Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Growing kind hearts through learning
Growing kind hearts through learning
The Garden of Kind Hearts is a visual reminder where each flower or heart symbolised a wholesome seed. Students were reminded that loving learning means patiently nurturing these seeds through effort, reflection, and perseverance, allowing wisdom and kindness to grow over time.
Over the first two sessions of Dhamma School, students explored the value of loving-kindness through the Garden of Kind Hearts. Each small act of mettā was seen as a seed, reminding students that even simple, intentional gestures can grow into wisdom, compassion, and positive habits when nurtured with care and consistency.
The activity helped students understand that kindness is not only about others, but also about how we cultivate our own hearts. By contributing to the garden together, they experienced how individual efforts create a supportive and harmonious community, reinforcing the connection between personal growth and caring for others.
Sis. Hui Shien shared with the teenagers on how learning is strengthened by qualities including Saddhā (faith), Hiri (moral shame), Ottappa (moral fear), Bahusuttam (well-learned), and Paññā (wisdom).
Facilitators and helpers supported the school sessions.
Junior school students performing puja to begin the school session.
We rejoice in the students’ sincerity and commitment, and thank the facilitators for guiding them with care. May all continue to nurture kind hearts, learn with joy, and grow steadily on the path of Dhamma. Sadhu.
Calming the minds to prepare for a meaningful learning.
Sis. Wei Nee shared with the junior students on how wholesome intentions contribute to well-being in areas including emotional calmness, family harmony, school learning, good friendship, and wise choices.
Students answering questions eagerly.
Listening attentively and taking notes during the session.
Building bonds of wholesome friendships through learning together.
As part of the school tradition, students nominate their friends with good qualities to strike the gong at the end of the school session.