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Gratitude to the community at Dhamma School Honours Day
Gratitude to the community at Dhamma School Honours Day
A night of gratitude, appreciation and joy.
Last Sunday 29 December 2024, Nalanda leaders, Dhamma School facilitators, volunteers, students, and their families gathered at Nalanda Centre for the heartfelt annual “Appreciation & Honours Day”. One of the most significant events in School’s calendar, this meaningful occasion offered everyone the opportunity to reflect on their journey throughout the year and rejoice in their commitment to learning.
Reflecting on a fruitful year for students and facilitators alike, Director of Nalanda Dhamma School Sis. See Hui Shien, thanked parents, Nalanda leaders and community for their unwavering support and trust over the years. Student representatives shared reflections of their Dhamma learning journey, expressing their appreciation on behalf of all students to their facilitators for their care and tireless guidance.
The ceremony commences with a flag procession led by facilitators and student leaders to the stately beating of drums and bells.
Singing the Malaysian national anthem.
Taking the Three Refuges and observing the Five Precepts.
Over the last two decades, the School and its facilitators have been unrelenting in educating the younger generation of Buddhists. We express our deepest gratitude to all the facilitators and volunteers past and present, for their unwavering dedication to this critical education mission. Let us rejoice in the students’ growth and progress, and may the School continue to inspire devoted Dhamma communities for years to come. Sadhu anumodana!
Speech by President Sis. Buddhinī Tan.
Speech by School Director Sis. See Hui Shien.
Speech by Chairman Emeritus Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama.
A specially-recorded video message by most Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro.
Speeches by Dhamma School School Captains Ng Zheng Zhi and Leong Qi Ern.
Speech by Family Dhamma School representative Bro. Ong Wei Ming.
A heritage deep in respect and humility, students bow deeply to their facilitators as they receive their certificates of completion.
Parents receiving their certificates of completion from their facilitators.
Chairman of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch Bro. Yong Keok Fatt presenting the awards for excellent attendance for Teenage Dhamma School.
Chairman of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch Bro. Yong Keok Fatt presenting the awards for excellent attendance for Family Dhamma School.
Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng presenting the award for ‘Most Improved Students’.
Performance by students from Junior Dhamma School.
Performance by students from Teenage Dhamma School.
A heartfelt and inspiring performance by the parents and children of Family Dhamma School.
A touching song performance by the graduating batch of students as they express their appreciation and bid farewell.