Joyful learning with our peers, guided by good spiritual friends.

On Tuesday 14 January, the Young Working Adults gathered for their first meeting of 2025 at the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The youths joyfully reunited with good friends and meet new friends to continue in their learning to apply Dhamma at the workplace with Bro. Lee Kong Foo, who shared about associating with the wise to build meaningful connections at work.

To discern those who are wise, they carry the values of always seeking knowledge, having patience and compassion, resolving conflicts harmoniously, as well as value silence and reflection.  They would also focus on solutions and view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.  When we do with the wise, we should be open and humble, have good intentions, ask meaningful questions, be curious, and have a keenness to learn. It is also important to have self-awareness by being more mindful of their thoughts, speech, and actions.

Group discussions as they share the ups and downs at work.

Bro. Kong Foo shares how he has overcome these adversities when he was younger.

A self-assessment exercise to determine their current standing.

Ice-breaking activities in this first session of the year.

Bro. Yong Keok Fatt, Chairman of the Nalanda Branch KL welcomes the group to NEO Centre.

All in high spirits.

Getting to know each other better.

We extend our appreciation to Bro. Kong Foo for his insightful sharing on associating and building meaningful connections with the wise at work.  Our appreciation is also extended to Nalanda Youth Centre and the Organising Team for hosting both a fun and fruitful learning session for the young adults. Sādhu!

Participants sharing their reflections.

“We need to face challenges with a positive mindset and growth.”

Sharing merits after a fruitful session.

Celebrating birthdays of good friends together.

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