This term would be a busy term for us. The theme for this term is Wesak. Wesak, which falls on the 19th of May would be celebrated everywhere and here in Sungai Long Buddhist Society, we would have a Wesak Day celebration, details yet to discuss.
What we know is that
So, the syllabus for this term includes:
The significance of offerings
Symbols of Buddhism
Life Story of the Buddha
While sharing dhamma on the above topics, we are actually preparing them for Wesak Day. Last Sunday, we showed them how offering is done and have the older kids to actually offer flowers, incense, light, water and fruits to the triple gem, after which we showed them a slide on the significance of offerings.
This Sunday would be a day we tell the children about each symbol and at the same time let the children do some crafts. The smaller children would be doing glitters mandala which would be used as decorations on Wesak Day whereas the older ones would make candle holders which would be sold on Wesak Day.
As for the show, how about a puppet show on life story of the Buddha by the little ones and a song by the older kids?
Well, a big event it will be and it will definitely take up a lot of our time and effort. We hope everyone learn something through this.
If you have any suggestion, please feel free to drop me a line here.
3 comments:
What a good plan and early planning for Wesak Day. Very meaningful programme. Rejoice. :)
Wow, the programme sounds interesting especially the puppet show on buddha's life. It is good to give the children chances to involve in the planning and the preparation works. This can help them a lot to enrich their experiences and learn to work in a team. Some people see things happen, some people make things happen. Those children in SDS are lucky to got the chance to make things happen. All the best! Sadhu!x3
Sam,
Thank you. I wish the children will benefit during the preparation process.
Suhching,
We are giving them the chance and hopefully they enjoy making things happen.
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