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Songhe Academy Commences: Empowering Lifelong Learning for a More Enriched Life

Senior members listen carefully to the lessons.

On September 27th, FGS New York Launches the 8-Week Fall Session 2 of “Songhe Academy” with a cohort of about 20 enthusiastic learners. The academy aims to create a joyful learning experience, inspiring students to approach their studies with enthusiasm and diligence. The curriculum includes a “3C Education” course on effective smartphone usage led by IT director Mr. Anle Wang and Venerable Zhiquan. Additionally, there is a “Daily Well-being” course conducted by nurse Nanping Xiao, emphasizing the hidden risks behind “hot soup, sugary diets, excessive laydown, and burns. Venerable Chueh Lin, the Abbess, shares the concept of “Golden Age Three Act of Goodness Lifestyle” – curiosity, a love for learning, and a willingness to share knowledge. The Venerable encouraged students to cultivate curiosity and pursue wisdom in the golden years class, nurturing growth and achieving dreams on the learning journey. The upcoming curriculum includes various activities such as gentle exercise, energy dance, Tai Chi, 3C education, cancer prevention, Tea Zen meditation, spiritual Zen painting, purification practices, Chinese paper cutting, calligraphy, painting, and daily well-being, offering a diverse range of learning opportunities for participants. 8

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