A five-day retreat program for Shramaneras (Novice Monks) and Nuns was successfully completed at the Ehipassiko Buddhist Parivena. Discovering the Joy of Dhamma is the moto of this program. The main objective of this retreat was to enhance the Shramaneras’ understanding of Dhamma, discipline, and awareness of contemporary issues. During the retreat, classes were conducted not only on religious topics but also on current and practical subjects. Such as; Dhamma talk, MC, Art, Mental Health, Motivational Speech, Mindfulness etc. Various Venerable, Nuns and renowned Buddhist personalities led the sessions and shared their valuable guidance. The five-day retreat helped the Shramaneras deepen their dedication to the Dhamma, mindfulness, discipline, and sense of cooperation. At the closing ceremony, the participants shared their reflections and experiences from the retreat. This retreat proved to be a successful spiritual and educational initiative of the Ehipassiko Buddhist Parivena.
