🌟 Discussion Topic: What Is the True Meaning of Life? 🌟

Hello everyone!

This week, we’re diving into one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions: What is the meaning of life?

Is life about happiness, love, success, or something deeper? Do we create our own purpose, or is there a universal answer? From philosophers and scientists to poets and everyday people, everyone has a different perspective—and we want to hear yours!

Let’s discuss:

• What gives your life meaning?

• Do you believe in destiny, or do we shape our own path?

• Can struggles and challenges add purpose to life?

• How do science, religion, or personal experiences influence your view?

There are no right or wrong answers—just ideas, stories, and respectful debates. So grab a cup of tea, share your thoughts, and let’s explore this big question together!

Question to start: If you could describe the meaning of life in one word, what would it be? 💭

Subtopics & Discussion Questions

1. Defining the Meaning of Life

• How would you explain the "meaning of life" in your own words?

• Do you believe life has one universal purpose, or does everyone create their own meaning?

2. Personal Perspectives

• What gives your life the most meaning? (e.g., relationships, career, passions, spirituality)

• Have you ever experienced a moment that made you question or realize your purpose?

3. Philosophy & Existentialism

• Famous philosophers like Socrates, Nietzsche, and Camus had different views on life’s meaning. Which one resonates with you?

• If life has no inherent meaning, does that make it pointless or liberating?

4. Science vs. Spirituality

• Science says life evolved by chance. Does that make it meaningless, or can meaning exist without divine purpose?

• Can atheists and religious people find meaning in the same ways?

5. Happiness vs. Purpose

• Is a happy life the same as a meaningful life? Can someone be happy but feel unfulfilled?

• Do struggles and suffering add meaning to life, or are they just obstacles?

6. Legacy & Impact

• How important is it to leave a mark on the world (e.g., through work, art, or helping others)?

• Would you rather be remembered forever or live a simple, unnoticed but content life?

7. Society & Modern Life

• Why do so many people today feel a lack of purpose, despite having more comforts than ever?

• Can money, fame, or success truly fulfill a person, or is meaning found elsewhere?

8. Death & Mortality

• If life is finite, does that make it more or less meaningful?

• How does the idea of death influence how you live your life?

Bonus Discussion Activities:

✅ Quote Reflection: Share a favorite quote about life’s meaning and explain why it inspires you.

✅ Movie/Book Discussion: Recommend a film or book that explores this theme (e.g., The Alchemist, Soul, The Pursuit of Happyness).

✅ Hypothetical Question: If you could know the "ultimate purpose" of life, would you want to? Why or why not?

Vocabulary List: https://zh.purasbar.com/post.php?t=32918

• Do you believe in destiny, or do we shape our own path?

I think destiny will shape the framework of our lives. We do have free will, but we can only act within the framework of our own destiny

Perhaps to fight against evil?

To punish the evil is more important than to do good works

Famous philosophers like Socrates, Nietzsche, and Camus had different views on life’s meaning. Which one resonates with you?

Camus, maybe.Though sense is limited and no hope exists, we  can experience our life as much as possible, through which we find meaning of life in turn.

• Is a happy life the same as a meaningful life? Can someone be happy but feel unfulfilled?

Maybe. I deem all of us may feel unfulfilled and unsatisfied under some situations, whether they experience a happy life or not.

• Would you rather be remembered forever or live a simple, unnoticed but content life?

The latter, if no other choice. But actually I prefer to live "between" them.

• Do struggles and suffering add meaning to life, or are they just obstacles?

It is true. However I incline to view them as obstacles rather than peruade myself that they are beneficial things.

In my opinion, life doesn't have any meaning

Life is a pure suffering!

The happiest thing is not to be born in this world at all

The second happiest thing is the immediate death after the birth

• What gives your life the most meaning? (e.g., relationships, career, passions, spirituality)

To be honest, I only want to earn much money

• Do struggles and suffering add meaning to life, or are they just obstacles?

No, they don't add any meaning to life. We discuss about "bravery" because struggles and suffering are unavoidable