Pertaining to Nalandian youths and Nalanda Youth Centre – its activities, events, camps, campaigns, etc.
On Sunday 1 September, Nalanda Youths conducted their weekly Sunday Service at the Youth Centre before the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults. Before the talk, Youth Mentor Sis. Nandini Tan lent her presence and shared that awareness is not just about being mindful in the present moment but also about understanding how we relate to our surroundings and the passage of time. By cultivating this awareness, we can respond skillfully to situations and navigate life with purpose.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 August, 45 Nalanda Youth members and volunteers engaged with the children of Mon Learning Centre during the Silver Lining Day programme. This programme is organised by Nalanda Youth Centre to provide an avenue for young volunteers to practice kindness by offering their service to the community.
Read moreStraight after a successful coordination of the Youth Canopy at Family Fun Fair at the end of July, Nalanda youths assembled again to embark on preparations for the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults. The 7th instalment of this camp will take place from 13 – 16 September and caters to 90 young adults living together in accordance to Dhamma.
Read moreOn 13 August, Nalanda Youths hosted their monthly Young Working Adults Gathering, featuring a reflection workshop led by Youth mentor Bro Lee Kong Foo.
Read moreIt is common for us to get upset, angry, agitated and even be bogged down by these difficult emotions. Let us together explore the theme ‘Peace begins with Me’ to grow our mindset and be agile in steering ourselves towards positive and wholesome emotions so that we can overcome challenges we face.
Read moreAt the heart of this year’s Family Fun Fair are the Youth Canopies, run by over 120 young working adults and undergraduates from across the peninsula, who gathered to render their selfless service. With just weeks of planning after Wesak, the youths set up 18 stalls, an exhibition to reach out to the community and also drive green initiatives through the Recycling Team.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre is organising the 7th Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults from 13 – 16 September 2024. This uplifting and potentially life-changing camp is tailored for college students and young working adults between ages 18 and 30.
Read moreSince June this year, a group of 30 young working adults have been gathering monthly at Nalanda Book Café Community Centre, to explore how to achieve overall well-being. Integrating sharings by corporate leaders and peer-group discussions, the youths have been learning how to build harmonious relationships, pursue positive growth and overcome challenges.
Read moreFrom 5 to 7 July, Nalanda Youth Centre welcomed friends from DAYWA (Dhamma Assembly for Young Working Adults - Singapore) to visit Nalanda and Wisdom Park. They are the organising committee for the upcoming August meditation retreat, and specially arranged this 'reconnaissance' trip to prepare for the retreat whilst also joining the learning programmes at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday, 25 May, over 60 students and youths spent a day learning and cultivating mindfulness with Ven. Ajahn Dton Dhirapanno, co-abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm, Ubon Ratchathani. It was an inspiring gathering of youths aged 16-23 eager to learn and practise the Buddha’s teachings of Peace in conjunction with the Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda.
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