“As I made way through the Bazar Rakyat market’s stalls before 8.30am last Saturday 15 March, a number of stall vendors eagerly called out to me (recognising our attire) and asked in local dialect “Oh, the monks are coming today! How many will be here? When are they arriving?”  As I responded, the happiness in my heart grew as I see their eagerness to not miss out on this opportunity to do a good deed.

“When the monks then made their way around the markets, vendors and market-goers took turns to make their offerings.  At the same time, a number of market-goers looked at this sight inquisitively but were unsure of what to do.  Fellow volunteers quickly explained to them how they can make offerings, and ensured that they had the opportunity to perform dana there and then itself.  Again and again, joy filled my heart to see more people do good.

“I am grateful that in our volunteer service, we get to experience such joy as we engage with the local community to plant seeds of generosity and connections to Dhamma.  My gratitude to the organisers for giving myself and the community the opportunity to support the Sangha and do good.  Sadhu!”