Hong Kong sector
Manila sector
Chandigarh, India
Rutger Tamminga conducted a series of workshops in Chandigarh, New Delhi, Tansen Music Academy in Kalkaji and at Anandanagar. He conducted a workshop on Yoga of Emotions and introduced the concept of Vritti cards and how to use them in order to understand our emotions. He also led children’s yoga sessions. He charmed the children with his unique abilities to impart values through storytelling.
Bhubaneshvar, Odisha, India
Educational Training Camps December 2023 at Anandanagar
Dada Shambhushivananda was present at winter and summer Education Training Camps organised by Dada Mantracaetanyananda. The Stuvol Book recently published for the Gurukula Chitmu Learning Center was shared with other participants of the ETC. Recently, another STUVOL book in Hindi language has also been prepared by Dada Mantracaetanyananda and his team for the primary section.
Meinong, Taiwan
A teacher training camp on Neohumanism was held from February 2nd to 4th, 2024, at Ananda Matrika, a centre for women, in Meinong, southern Taiwan. During the camp, Dada Caetanyananda introduced his pioneering concept of “Ecology of Love” and invited participants to reflect on the questions of “Who am I?” and how to apply intuitive science in teaching and lesson planning. Didi Ananda A’rus’i led sessions on yoga postures and meditation, also sharing the connection between Neohumanism and the Demonstration Village. Tapesha shared his experiences of applying Neoumanism both outside and within public schools, and guiding participants in self-care through drama and action.
Bangkok, Thailand
Radhika from China visited Bangkok and met Dada Shambhushivananda and Dr. Jareepon Naksamrit there. She was full of energy and is greatly inspired by the Neohumanist movement. Dr. Janaki Naksamrit invited Dada to her new university where she is now teaching courses on Educational Administration. Dada presented copies of Gurukula Network and Neohumanist Review Journal for her colleagues.
Singapore
Gurukula members met in Singapore to explore the possibilities of starting a Neohumanist school in Singapore. Among those present in discussions included Arul and Erica from Bali, Kalyanii from Malaysia, Dada Shambhushivananda from India/Sweden and Dada Premamayananda and Raghu from Singapore.
Dada Shambhushivananda also spoke at a meditation session at AMIA, Singapore and emphasized the role of moral conduct to bring inner peace and external harmony in the society. He also discussed the stages of spiritual progress.
Dada Premamayananda has recently taken over as the sectorial coordinator of Gurukula for Manila Sector. He also will support Dada Shambhushivananda in establishing a global university project at Anandanagar.Education Training Camp, Manila Sector
Didi Ananda Chittprabha organized an online ETC for Manila Sector in November 2023. It was attended by 30 directors and teachers of NHE schools from Manila Sector. The program included a class by Dada Caetanayananda on Neohumanist Education with the perspective of the Ecology of Joy, one by Didi Ananda Anuraga on NHE Curriculum, one by and Dada Premamyananda on NHE Orientation, and one by Dada Unmantrananda on Fundraising for schools.