The Great Deception - 5 Jan 2026 - FREE EVENT

Schedule

Mon Jan 05 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Valley Plaza Branch Library | Los Angeles, CA

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Join us for a reflective and uplifting session dedicated to cultivating mindful awareness and exploring inner truth in everyday life!
About this Event

Join us for a transformative journey into the mind—guided by timeless Buddhist wisdom and grounded in modern scientific understanding.

Every day we’re swept up by thoughts, emotions, and the nonstop rhythm of life… yet beneath all this activity rests a steady, radiant mind—naturally calm, open, and free.

Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about your own mind, this in-person session is devoted to awakening inner freedom and deepening mindful awareness. You’ll learn practical techniques to reduce stress, support emotional balance, and improve overall wellbeing.

In this thought-provoking exploration, Buddhism meets science to reveal the hidden patterns of perception that keep us trapped. Investigate the nature of experience and discover what lies behind the veil of ordinary awareness. Be ready—not just to hear the truth, but to see it for yourself.


📅 Date & Time

Monday, 5 January 2026

6:30 PM - 8:30PM


📍 Location

Valley Plaza Branch Library
12311 Vanowen Street
North Hollywood, CA 91605


💰 Cost

This is a FREE event

There is no cost to attend. This event — including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dharma dana.


🌟 Conducted by:

Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero, a former research scientist at the Australian National University with a PhD from ANU, is now a gifted teacher who bridges ancient wisdom with modern understanding, dedicated to helping people around the world find inner peace and overcome challenges such as stress, anxiety, and addiction.

Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero has been actively conducting residential and day retreats, seminars, workshops, and Dhamma programs across Australia and around the world — including New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, Italy, South Korea, Dubai, and Israel. His teachings continue to touch the lives of many, offering clarity, compassion, and practical guidance for inner transformation.


📞 More Info:

Guneshi: 765-586-9870


Organised by

Ministry of Nirvana – USA
In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life

Don't miss this opportunity and enhance your mental wellbeing. See you there!


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Valley Plaza Branch Library, 12311 Vanowen Street, Los Angeles, United States

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