On Sunday 1 November, Sis. Nandinī Tan, Director of Nalanda Centre, was invited to Sudhamma Centre to share with volunteers of Seremban Sudhamma Buddhist Society on “Rooted in Service, Growing Together”.  The sharing explored how serving others brings joy and helps us grow in the Dhamma.

Sis. Nandinī spoke about the twofold purpose of Buddhist volunteerism.  Through service, we create opportunities for others to learn and practise the Dhamma.   As we carry out our responsibilities, we also cultivate kindness, patience, humility and wisdom in ourselves.

Sis. Nandinī shared examples of how service had transformed the lives of volunteers in the Nalanda community. She spoke of changes she had witnessed firsthand as volunteers deepened their practice of the Dhamma and learnt to live with greater wholesomeness, harmlessness and nobility.

At the heart of her sharing were two aspirations that sustain Buddhist service: the wish for all beings to be well and happy, and the commitment to keeping the Buddha’s teachings alive for future generations.

We thank Seremban Sudhamma Buddhist Society for the invitation and the opportunity to learn together as spiritual friends. May our service benefit many and purify our hearts.