Humans: Why & What To Do

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 08:15 am UTC+12:00

175 Vivian Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 | Wellington

Bhakti Lounge Wellington. The Heart of Yoga and Meditation
Publisher/HostBhakti Lounge Wellington. The Heart of Yoga and Meditation
Humans: Why & What To Do
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Humans: Why & What To Do
Talk by Devamrita Swami + Plant-Based Dinner & Dessert
We’re the most connected generation in history — and somehow the loneliest.
We’ve built more technology than any civilisation before us — and still can’t solve our basic problems.
We talk endlessly about progress — while the planet burns and mental health plummets.
What if the trouble isn’t just what we’re doing… but that we’ve forgotten why we’re doing it?
In this bold, no-fluff talk, Devamrita Swami — a world-traveling monk, strategist, and social critic — unpacks the mess we’re in and asks the questions most of us avoid: Why are we here? And what should we actually be doing about it?
Afterwards, stick around for a plant-based dinner and dessert — fresh, colourful, and made to share. Grab a plate, grab a seat, and dive into real conversations with people who are curious, open-minded, and up for something different.
Meet Devamrita Swami, your host:
Devamrita Swami is an educator, author, and monk who has spent over forty years exploring and sharing the wisdom of bhakti-yoga. He brings ancient Vedic teachings to life, effortlessly navigating the latest research in archaeology, consciousness, ancient history, neuroscience, social science, and psychology. Author of Searching for Vedic India and Hiding in Unnatural Happiness, he combines philosophy with practical insights on happiness, wellbeing, and personal fulfillment. For anyone seeking to channel the human drive for fulfilment in a meaningful and sustainable way, Devamrita Swami offers clear, engaging, and indispensable wisdom.
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Make Thursdays your night to connect and take a break from your week. Events range from creative workshops, wellness courses to entertaining experiences. All within a down-to-earth and welcoming space. Each event wraps up with a plant-based dinner and dessert.
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Bhakti Lounge
1/175 Vivian Street
Wellington
bhaktilounge.org.nz
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