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SUMMARY:Social Media Overload - Invercargill
DESCRIPTION:Social Media Overload – Christchurch  								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and Time01 May 2026\, 5:30 PM – 08:30 PM LocationJohn Wardle Room About this eventFeeling overwhelmed by social media? Constant notifications\, comparison\, and digital noise can quietly drain our peace—especially for young minds.Join us for a meaningful session on “Social Media Overload” and learn how to reset\, refocus\, and reconnect with a calmer\, clearer mind.This special session is designed to gently explore:• How social media affects the mind and emotions• The hidden stress behind scrolling\, likes\, and online validation• Why it’s easy to feel distracted\, restless\, or low after long screen time• Practical ways to regain balance and clarity in daily lifeWith the compassionate guidance of Ven. Rathmalane Bakkula Thero\, participants will be introduced to simple yet powerful techniques rooted in Dhamma to calm the mind\, improve awareness\, and develop a healthier relationship with technology.This is not about rejecting social media—but learning to use it wisely\, without losing inner peace.  Especially for children aged 13 to 18 yearsParents are warmly encouraged to support their children in attending this valuable session. CostThis is a FREE event SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka- 0224663080 Sasindu- 02108372190 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/social-media-overload-invercargill/
LOCATION:Wat Buddha Samakhee Invercargill\, 839 North Road\, Invercargill\, Lorneville\, 9876\, New Zealand
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