2022 Field Trip Your Students Shouldn't Miss

On 31 May 2022, students from Baggesenskolen School learned about Buddhism and practiced meditation at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Korsør Lystskov.A teacher of Baggesenskolen School, Korsør wanted her Year 4 and 5 students, 
aged 11 to 12, to visit the temple to learn about Buddhism and practice meditation. 
When the students arrived at the temple, they were given an orientation on how to greet and pay respect in the Buddhist culture, as well as learning an easy way to meditate. They also watched a video on Buddhist history to gain a better understanding of Buddhism.

Following that, student representatives offered incense, candles, and flowers to the monastic community. Venerable Phrakhru PaladBhavanawat led them in a chant to pay homage to the Triple Gem—the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha.

Venerable Pasura Dantamano then gave a presentation on Buddhism and meditation. Afterwards, he guided them in a tranquil meditation before opening the floor to questions.

The students experienced Buddhist culture by taking part in a ceremony in which they offered alms and the monks’ robes, poured water to dedicate merit, received a blessing, and placed gold leafs on the crystal ball of fulfillment. 

After that, they explored the temple’s various rooms before sampling some of the best and most authentic Thai cuisine in Denmark.

The students wrote about their experience in this Buddhist cultural program.

Maya said, “I feel at ease since I am a Buddhist. 
So, I'm happy to learn more about Buddhism today; therefore, 
I shall return here. I felt my sense of being distracted subsided. 
I felt relaxed. I can't describe it in words. 
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to come to this temple.”

Addie said, “I meditate and I feel good. My body felt so light like I could float.”

Freja said, “It's nice to witness the religion and life at the temple. 
I have come to know peace of mind and body. 
I fell in love with the place and the whole atmosphere.”

Liva said, “I feel calm and relaxed. It's a very special feeling.”

Freja said, “I feel relaxed. It’s a very good experience. 
I want to meditation like this again.”

Want a field trip your students will cherish?
For more information, please visit www.dhammakaya.dk

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