A special Mandarin Friendship Forum, moderated by Sis Livin Leow, featured Sis See Hui Shien, Bro Chan Chee Woh, Bro Yeo Disheng and Sis Lim Cai Pei.

On Sunday 27 September, the Nalanda community gathered at Nalanda Centre for a meaningful Samaggi Morning Service, bringing together Dhamma School students, youths, parents and adult devotees for meditation, pūjā offerings and chanting.

In her Samaggi speech, Sis Nandinī Tan reflected on the importance of treasuring Nalanda’s 23-year legacy and the legacy of our late spiritual advisor, Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda (‘Warisan’), while looking ahead with vision (‘Wawasan’).  She highlighted two key aspirations – the development of Wisdom Park Phase 2 as a Buddhist educational campus, and nurturing people to ensure the continued flourishing of Buddhist education.  She also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the volunteers of the Asoka musical show for bringing the Dhamma to life through drama in a spirit of Samaggi, while supporting the fundraising efforts for Wisdom Park Phase 2.

Offering of items to commence the Sunday Morning Service.

Chanting with devotion and faith.

She highlighted two key aspirations in her Samaggi speech.

A special Mandarin Friendship Forum, moderated by Sis Livin Leow, featured Sis See Hui Shien, Bro Chan Chee Woh, Bro Yeo Disheng and Sis Lim Cai Pei.  The panellists shared insights and personal experiences on cultivating spiritual friendship (kalyānamittatā) within families and the wider community, and how such friendships support personal growth and wholesome relationships, bringing about positive transformation within individuals, families and the community.

The day concluded with a joyful Mid-Autumn celebration, which included a potluck luncheon, Dhamma School and Youth performances, and a riddles activity, bringing laughter, fellowship and the Samaggi spirit to all.

Sis. Livin Leow was the moderator of the Mandarin Friendship Forum.

The panellists shared insights and personal experiences which brought different perspectives of thinking.

Asking of question during Q&A session.

Dhamma School and Youth performances during the Mid-Autumn celebration.