# Event Details - **Event Name**: Planting Seeds, Cultivating Happiness [5-sessions] - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+08:00) - **Event Description**: In this special 5-part workshop, guides participants in applying Buddhist wisdom in everyday life.$50 for 5 lessons.About this EventDates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Fridays)Time: 7pm to 9pmHappiness is not merely an emotion, but something that can be gently cultivated through understanding, reflection, and practice.In this five-week workshop, Venerable Chuan Jia guides participants in applying Buddhist wisdom to everyday life. Based on key themes from his book , participants will explore practical ways on how Buddhist wisdom may be applied in everyday living. Through simple reflections and practical approaches, participants are supported in working with stress, meeting life’s challenges with greater steadiness, and nurturing a more settled sense of inner well-being.Whether you are encountering the Dharma for the first time or returning to revisit these teachings, you are warmly welcome. In this 2026 renewed offering, returning participants may find familiar teachings opening up in new ways as they are revisited through the lens of daily experience.May this be a supportive space for learning, reflection, and gentle cultivation.What this workshop may support you in exploring:• Bringing Buddhist teachings into everyday situations at work, at home, and in relationships• Step-by-step ways of observing and working with thoughts and emotions• Small, meaningful shifts that may support long-term inner stabilityTopics for reflection include:• How thoughts and actions shape our experience of happiness• Applying Buddhist principles to cultivate contentment and steadiness• Mindfulness practices for working with stress and reactive patterns• The role of compassion and gratitude in daily livingTo maintain a meaningful and interactive learning environment, each intake remains intentionally small. This encourages genuine sharing, thoughtful reflection, and personalised guidance throughout the sessions.May these shared reflections offer support for a more grounded and harmonious way of living.To register and for more details, please visit our website at - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paya-lebar/planting-seeds-cultivating-happiness-5-sessions/100001988405455243 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Hougang Avenue 3 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 53.49, max: 53.49, currency: SGD ## Event venue details - **city**: Paya Lebar - **state**: SG - **country**: Singapore - **location**: Hougang Avenue 3 - **lat**: 1.3527672 - **long**: 103.8908706 - **full address**: Hougang Avenue 3, Hougang Avenue 3, Paya Lebar, Singapore ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Planting Seeds, Cultivating Happiness [5-sessions] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dc2a9797523890679d05e67868e1507cbf132c72fd74a64b5be1d3665b781fb0-rimg-w1200-h628-dceddfd1-gmir.jpg?v=1777388924 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Planting Seeds, Cultivating Happiness [5-sessions] being held? - **A:** Planting Seeds, Cultivating Happiness [5-sessions] takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hougang Avenue 3, Hougang Avenue 3, Paya Lebar, Singapore. - **Q**: Who is organizing Planting Seeds, Cultivating Happiness [5-sessions]? - **A:** Planting Seeds, Cultivating Happiness [5-sessions] is organized by Compassion & Wisdom Vihara. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Planting Seeds, Cultivating Happiness [5-sessions] is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paya Lebar, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Rooted in the Mahāyāna tradition, these sessions areconducted in Englishto make the teachings accessible to contemporary practitioners in Singapore.Each class is designed to support personal growth, inner well-being, and mindfulness in daily life.To encourage meaningful learning and quiet reflection, we keep our group sizes intentionally small.This creates a focused and supportive environment where participants can engage deeply with the teachings and receive guidance suited to their pace and needs. Whether you are new to the Dharma or looking to deepen your practice, we offer a welcoming space for learning, reflection, and connection.To help sustain these offerings, participants are invited to make a small contribution towards the running costs of our classes, practices, and retreats. If you feel inspired to offer additional support, you are most welcome to do so. 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