On Sunday 2 August, the Happy Young Adults Programme commenced with the aim of helping young working adults navigate workplace challenges while cultivating wholesome values in their professional and personal lives. The programme also features experienced industry leaders who share practical insights on thriving in today's working world through the lens of the Dhamma.
Read moreOn Saturday 11 July, young working adults gathered at Menara KEN TTDI for an engaging forum titled "When Life Changes Faster Than You're Ready For". Datuk Charlie Chia, Bro. Lee Kong Foo and Bro. T.P. Lim shared candid reflections, offering practical wisdom on navigating uncertainty and changes in career and life. The speakers reminded participants that change is a natural part of life, and much of our stress comes not from change itself, but from resisting it.
Read moreOn Tuesday 11 November, the Young Working Adults group held their monthly gathering at the Nalanda Education Outreach Centre in Happy Garden to explore the theme of “Finding Meaning and Purpose at Work”. The session began with a self-reflection exercise where participants examined their state of mind when thinking about their careers.
Read moreOn Tuesday 14 October, the Young Working Adults group continued their learning with Sis. Foo Ai Li on how we can uphold Buddhist values at work , at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Happy Garden. The session provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the inner conflicts they face in their daily working lives.
Read moreFrom 13 to 15 September, 45 participants and volunteers joined the first ‘Young Working Adults’ Stay-in Programme at Wisdom Park. Dedicating their long holiday weekend to learning, the youths explored the theme of ‘Quality of Mind determines Quality of Life’ through Dhamma talks, experiential learning, meditation and mindful practices, and Dhamma chats.
Read moreOn Tuesday 9 September, the ‘Young Working Adults’ group continued their learning from Datuk Charlie Chia about ‘Managing Expectations’ at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The youths reflected on different expectations we have in life which often leads to stress.
Read moreOn Tuesday 17 June, the Young Working Adults group continued their monthly gathering to learn about ‘Dealing with Failure and Rejection’ from Sis. Foo Ai Li at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The session led the youths to better understand the fear of failure and overcoming them with practical steps.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 June, members of Nalanda Youth Centre gathered for Youth Members Day. The gathering began with offerings and chanting, followed by the introduction of the newly-appointed officers for the term 2025/2027, led by Bro. Yeo Disheng as the Youth Leader.
Read moreThis year’s Buddha Day Observance programmes included a meaningful forum organised by Nalanda Youth Centre young working adults on Tuesday, 13 May. The forum at Nalanda Centre brought together a panel of seasoned corporate leaders and Buddhist practitioners featuring Datuk Charlie Chia, Sis. Ng Beng Lean and Sis. Wendy Khaw.
Read moreOn Tuesday 29 April, the young working adults group learned about ‘Building Genuine Friendship and Wise Networking’ with Sis. See Hui Shien at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre K.L. in Happy Garden. They defined the meaning of ‘networking’ in the Dhamma context and building genuine friendship at work.
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