A group photo with Ven. Dr Chandima at the Wisdom Park Exhibition.

On Sunday 10 November, Nalanda members and devotees learned about cultivating patience and tolerance with Ven. Dr. Chandima who started by distinguishing that tolerance is about accepting external differences or discomforts without resistance whereas patience is inward in nature, about how one maintains composure through challenging situations.

Developing patience is crucial in our Dhamma practice because it is the foundation for wholesome thoughts, speech and actions. With patience, we will naturally have more gentleness, compassion and consideration.  Ven. Chandima also shared about how one can practice tolerance through mindfulness and non-reactivity. We can firstly acknowledge our reactions then challenge our assumptions and respond with empathy.

Welcoming Ven. Dr. Chandima to Nalanda Centre.

“When we practise sīla with patience, we can manage the pressures in personal, peer or work situations.”

Devotees listening attentively to Ven. Dr. Chandima.

Devotees sought advice on issues they face.

Ven. Dr. Chandima emphasising some points using the whiteboard.

Devotees offering lunch dana to venerable sir.

To view Ven. Dr. Chandima’s full Dhamma talk, please click on this link https://youtu.be/noMqSYjtLyc?feature=shared.  We extend our gratitude to venerable sir for guiding us and wish him the blessings of good health and peace.  Sukhihontu.

Ven. Dr. Chandima visiting the Wisdom Park Exhibition to learn more about the educational campus.

Bro. Tan Say Kee shared more about the development of Wisdom Park.

Members sending Ven. Dr. Chandima off.

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