Firefly Mission friends offering their service to plant palms at Wisdom Park.

From 9 to 11 October, we hosted friends from Firefly Mission Singapore for a Dhamma learning camp themed ‘Joyful Living’ at Wisdom Park. On the occasion of Firefly’s 20th anniversary this month, we explored and reflected on the blessings in life as well as how we can further inculcate Dhamma to enhance joy and peace within.

The respite from the busyness of city living was much welcomed, as everyone relished the chance to slow down and appreciate the tranquility of the sprawling landscape. In learning sessions, facilitators aided the group in relating their daily lives to Dhamma living and internalise lessons observed in nature.

Joyful fellowship with kalyana mittas.

Thank you for our friends for a joyful learning camp together.

Sis. Nandini welcomes the group and introduces the camp volunteers.

We had a truly joyful reunion with Firefly Mission and rejoice in their selfless work over the last 20 years which touched communities in 11 countries worldwide. Their support for Dhamma propagation projects including the development of Wisdom Park is praiseworthy, having enabled many more people to benefit and improve their lives based on the Buddha’s timeless teachings. Sadhu anumodana.

Rejoicing in the good deeds of Firefly Mission throughout the years.

Sis. Lim Xin, Nalanda youth presenting a song.

Chanting and meditation in the morning and evening.

Arriving with happy smiles even after a long journey.

Station learning in the morning throughout the campus.

Learning about the palm which they will plant.

Working together to carefully plant the palm.

Blessings for the newly planted palms to grow healthily and shelter more beings.

Watering the palm.

Afternoon learning activity.

Sharing personal stories of transformation.

Together with the little tree which they have contributed towards.

Thank you to all the volunteers at the camp.