A joyful tea-ceremony thanks to Nalanda Dhamma School!

Nalanda Dhamma School marked the start of their 2024 year with a tea-ceremony on Sunday, 25 February.  The day started with communal chanting before forming individual learning groups – Bro. Tan Siang Chye delivered a talk on parenting based on the Buddha’s teachings, Bro. Disheng delivered a talk to the Youths on the duties of a child to their parents, while the Dhamma School conducted their sessions with the teenage and junior students.

Everyone later convened for the tea-ceremony.  It was an occasion filled with joy as children shared simple moments with their parents by offering tea and paying their respects.  They also presented hand-made gifts with personal messages to their parents.  A video sharing and sketch presentation further deepened the message of gratitude in the congregation.  By cultivating gratitude, a family can be a great source of solace, joy and unity which forms the bedrock of a harmonious society.

Starting the day with offerings to the Three Jewels.

Joint chanting at Level 3, Srivijaya Hall.

Sunday Morning Service – Parenting talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye

Youth Sunday Service – Dhamma talk by Bro. Yeo Disheng

Nalanda Dhamma School – Dhamma talk by Sis. See Hui Shien

The congregation convened at Level 4 Dhamma Teaching Hall for the anticipated tea-ceremony.

Laughter rang through the hall with a touching video presentation on family love.

Reflecting on the sacrifice parents have made to raise their children with unconditional love.

Children bow to pay respects to their parents.

We are forever indebted to our parents for their unconditional love.

Offering of tea.

Presenting hand-made gifts with personal messages to their parents.

A flashmob sketch and singing by Dhamma School facilitators and the Youths.

A beautiful makeshift photo studio.

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