Update: Please note that the sessions on 12th September and 10th October have been cancelled. Thank you.
Date: Typically 2nd Sat of month, unless indicated otherwise. See below for full dates.
Time: 10.30AM-12PM 4.45pm-6.15pm (from 8 Aug 2026 onwards)
Venue: The Buddhist Library
Age Group: 18 – 35 years old
Do indicate your attendance here.
About this program
The Youth Group Discussion, hosted by the Buddhist Library – Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka (“Bhante Paññā”), is an informal monthly gathering that seeks to support youth in their practice of the Dhamma. A typical session includes teaching on the chosen topic, possible sharing by guest speakers and time for discussion and questions.
Upcoming dates and topics include:
2026
- 11th April Stress, Burnout, and “Always Being Busy”
- Many young adults feel constantly tired; work, studies, family expectations, social media, and financial pressure. Even during rest, the mind doesn’t stop working.
- What causes stress beyond workload?
- Is stress external, or also internal?
- Can success exist without burnout?
- Many young adults feel constantly tired; work, studies, family expectations, social media, and financial pressure. Even during rest, the mind doesn’t stop working.
- 9th May Money, Success, and “Enough”
- Singapore is a high-cost, high-achievement society. Many youths ask: How much is enough? When will I feel secure?
- Does income equal happiness?
- Fear of falling behind peers
- Social comparison
- Singapore is a high-cost, high-achievement society. Many youths ask: How much is enough? When will I feel secure?
- 13th June Why do we get hurt in Relationships
- Romantic relationships, friendships, and family ties bring joy, but also jealousy, fear, and disappointment.
- Why do expectations cause conflict?
- Is attachment always unhealthy?
- Can love exist without control?
- Romantic relationships, friendships, and family ties bring joy, but also jealousy, fear, and disappointment.
- 11th July Failure, Mistakes, and Starting Over
- Youth fear making wrong choices, career, relationships, studies. Failure often feels like personal defeat.
- Why is failure so painful?
- Can mistakes be teachers?
- Fear of judgment
- Youth fear making wrong choices, career, relationships, studies. Failure often feels like personal defeat.
- 8th August Work–Life Balance and Identity
- Many define themselves by job titles or academic results.
- Who am I without my role?
- Fear of slowing down
- Rest without guilt
- Many define themselves by job titles or academic results.
12th September Happiness: Feeling Good vs. Being WellMany chase happiness but feel empty when pleasure fades.Difference between pleasure and well-beingWhy happiness doesn’t lastIs happiness a feeling or a skill?
10th October Who / What Is Refuge? The True Refuge.True Refuge in an uncertain World is difficult to be ascertained.Where do I stand when life shakes me?What can I rely on when success, people, and confidence collapse?What is being one’s own master?
*Update : Please note that the sessions on 12th September and 10th October have been cancelled. Thank you.
About the moderator
Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka (“Bhante Paññā”)
For more details, please check this webpage.
Who should attend?
- Persons looking to strengthen their understanding of Buddhism and their practice.
- New practitioners who have no knowledge of Buddhism, but have a keenness to learn.
- Age Group : 18 – 35 years old
Indication of Attendance
- Do indicate your attendance here.
Update : Please note that the sessions on 12th September and 10th October have been cancelled. Thank you.
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