Date: 2 Jun 2024 (Sun)
Time: 9am – 5pm (please be seated by 8.50am)
Venue: Buddhist Library
Fee: $30 (includes lunch)
Register via reply slip: Word version | PDF version

About this program

Our Sunday School programmes have shown themselves to be fun and effective, and this includes special holiday events such as this 1-day workshop!

Highlights of the workshop include a Buddhist-themed Nagomi Art activity, where children will experience painting a lotus using the Pastel Nagomi Art method, puja and meditation sessions, and a short tour of our premises (the Buddhist Library), which contain a number of unique art- and design-features.

Details on trainers are below.

Who is this program for? 

Strictly for children of school levels Pri 3 – 6.
(Unfortunately, this means we will not be able to accommodate younger siblings who also wish to come e.g. P2/P1 siblings).

Instructions for parents:

  • Food allergies. Lunch and tea will be vegetarian. We regret to inform we may not be able to cater to those who have more specific food requirements.
  • Nevertheless, please list down in the reply slip any food allergies your child has, and we will let you know 5 to 7 days before the workshop if you need to prepare a meal and snacks for your child to bring along.

Reporting time and admin details

  • Doors will open at 8.30am. You can arrive from 8.30am onwards; please be seated by 8.50am
  • Parents will be invited to join for some of the opening activities and the closing of the workshop.
  • Admin instructions will be sent to you closer to the date via WhatsApp/email. We will inform you of the details and also what your children should bring.

Lotus Nagomi Pastel Art image credits: https://www.facebook.com/stillflowart, 畫紙•見 Facebook page

Event poster

"1-day Buddhism and Art Workshop for Children" at the Buddhist Library

About the trainers

Venerable Fa Xun

Ven Fa Xun is a Singaporean Buddhist monastic who is passionate about sharing the practice and benefits of secular mindfulness with the wider community.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Education degree from the University of Western Australia, and has designed a mindfulness programme “Mindfulness and Loving Kindness (M.I.L.K.) in Education” as part of her Masters Degree, which was piloted in a primary school in Singapore.

She takes delight in designing programmes and games to address the emotional and developmental needs of young children. Recently, she published a jigsaw puzzle to help children develop the ability to stay focused via Mindful Play.

Ven Fa Xun has over twenty years of experience in teaching both children and adults at various Buddhist centres in Singapore, Malaysia and Western Australia. She is the author of the book “One Life, Five Precepts”, and contributes articles to Buddhist magazines.

Buddhist Library Sunday School Teachers

The Buddhist Library has had a long-running Sunday School program for our young ones, and this has been taught by both monastics and very dedicated lay teachers. At this workshop, our Sunday School Teachers & Volunteers will be teaching together with Venerable Fa Xun.