Grateful for a fulfilling and meaningful time spent together.

A warm-up activity for students to know their facilitators better.

Every morning and evening is anchored in our spiritual cultivation.

Getting to know their friends and build wholesome connections.

Sis. Hui Shien, Director of Nalanda Dhamma School, introducing the theme of the stay-in programme – “Respect Starts With Me”.

Bro. Lim Ajit, youth leader and also a graduate from the Dhamma School, guided the students in the communal meals.

Dhamma School graduates returned to support the programme and their juniors.

Practising respect amidst challenges.

Sis. Wei Nee sharing the Dhamma with teenage students.

Sis. Xelynn sharing the Dhamma with junior students.

Orientation session for the new students.

New students getting acquainted with the support from their seniors.

Teenagers participated in a workshop to better understand themselves and their friends.

Sis. Hui Shien giving reminders before the teenagers depart to Seri Negara.

A meaningful visit to Seri Negara, honouring the heritage and history of Malaysia.

Students were brought on tour of Seri Negara by two dedicated guides -Mr. Jeremy and Ms. Crystal.

Students learning earnestly during the study trip.

Interactive exhibits in Seri Negara captivated the teenagers.

Being in the same venue where the Malaysian independence agreement was signed, students developed a deeper sense of gratitude to the nation’s leaders.

Developing wholesome friendship as the students live and learn together for the three days.

Group discussion and learning in the nature with Kalyana mittas.

Activity in the Junior School includes a role play session.

Students role-playing stories to bring out Dhamma values.

A Good Friend Forum with facilitators and youths sharing their personal experiences and challenges in practising respect.

Students took the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice on how to overcome the challenges in their daily life.

A debate session allowed teenagers to articulate their learning while practising respectful speech.

Sis. Lim Xin, youth member from Nalanda Youth Centre, hosted and guided students in the debate session.

Students were eager to share their viewpoints and listen to each other.

Junior students making gifts for upcoming Chinese New Year.

Students offering their service in helping to maintain the cleanliness of the centre to ensure a conducive learning environment for all.

Junior students helping to prepare breakfast for all participants.

We thank all parents and volunteers for their generous and kind support in providing nutritious meals for students and volunteers throughout the stay-in programme.

On the final day, student recollect the meaningful moments spent together.

Students take turn to share their learning, express thanks to each other and seek forgiveness for any wrongdoings.