Olean Meditation Center

Sun, Feb 12
|Olean
Global Joy Summit with Dalai Lama and Friends
The series continues with “The Science of Joy and Happiness” with Elissa Epel, PhD, Darwin Guevarra, PhD, Demond Hill, and Peggy Callahan. Free event.


Time & Location
Feb 12, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Olean, 2275 Dugan Rd, Olean, NY 14760, USA
About the event
Our second session in this 4-part series is “The Science of Joy and Happiness” with Elissa Epel, PhD, Darwin Guevarra, PhD, Demond Hill, and Peggy Callahan. After the viewing, we'll host a discussion about the topic and how it applies to our lives.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the latest science of happiness and why happy people on average live longer, have stronger immune systems, are more resilient to stress and trauma, are more likely to marry and less likely to divorce, and more.
- Hear about the Big Joy Science Project and how daily micro acts of Joy can increase your happiness and wellbeing
- Be led in a gratitude practice that you can try at home
All are welcome. Tea and coffee will be served.
There is no charge for this event.
The next events in this series are:
Mar 12: Claiming the Light in the Midst of Darkness: Joy, Community, and Inspiration for Living in These Times,” an interview with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Apr 16: “Resilience and Joy in our Individual and Shared Stories”with Pamela Ayo Yetunde, JD, ThD, and Bill Vendley, PhD