Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Undergraduates learn & connect at Stay-In Programme
Undergraduates learn & connect at Stay-In Programme
Camaraderie abounds as the students learn Dhamma with good friends.
From Saturday 29 March to Tuesday 1 April, over 50 youths and volunteers dedicated the long holiday-weekend to Dhamma learning and service at the Undergraduates Stay-in Programme in Wisdom Park, organised by Nalanda Youth Centre. The students explored the theme ‘Path of Togetherness’ as they developed stronger bonds of friendship and the beginnings of a peer community.
A host of Dhamma learning sessions by Sis. Sunandā Ong, Bro. Yeo Disheng and Bro. Ajit Lim guided them to better understand how to build and contribute towards a harmonious community, and incorporate Dhamma into everyday life. Outdoor activities such as planting, games and cooking became opportunities to foster reflection, teamwork and unity.
Every day is anchored with meditation and chanting.
Sis. Sunanda makes the learning sessions interactive to engage the students.
Bro. Ajit shares qualities which will help them in their college life.
By the end of the four days, participants were full of gratitude and appreciation for this opportunity to learn ways to overcome challenges in school and in life, as well as build connections and trust with good spiritual friends. Our appreciation goes out to the Organising Committee, volunteers and participants for this fulfilling and joyful camp!
We welcome students to join the upcoming programme “ Undergraduates’ Stress Management Workshop” on Sunday 13 April. Look out for the registration form which will be published tomorrow!
Bro. Disheng gave talks which covered harmony in a community.
Sis. Sunanda discussed qualities of a good friend.
Dhamma Chat sessions with Youth leaders.
Sharing their reflections with one another.
Bro. Ajit shared a morning message after chanting.
Taking time to reflect on how they can apply the Dhamma sharings into their lives.
Joyful learning with their peers.
An activity on healthy communications.
Working together to achieve a given task.
Outdoor station games to break the ice.
Learning to overcome challenges in an unfamiliar task.
Coming together joyfully even in a sweltering environment.
Volunteers helping out in the outdoor activity.
Blessings and gratitude before the meal.
Building bonds within their groups.
Doing service to maintain the facilities together with volunteers.
Sharing their personal experiences and gratitude in the rejoicing session.
Friendship blossoms at the rejoicing session.
The students thanked the Dhamma speakers with personal messages.
Sis. Foo Ai Li expressed the joy that volunteers have from seeing the participants learn well during programmes at Wisdom Park.
Volunteers from Nalanda Youth Centre joyful in their service.
We thank the students as well for contributing towards a fulfilling experience for all.