In the midst of
mystical rolling hills and luscious landscape the AMG (Arka
Maha Ganapathy) international retreat group was pleasantly
delighted to be greeted by the children's beaming smiles and
warm greetings like rays of sunshine. Nestled in the village
of Gumachanahalli, the Arka Vidya Kendra has been officially
adopted by Arka Foundation India. The school has a roll of
68 children ranging from standard one to standard five (6-12
years) and a staff of 6 including the Principal and lay
staff.
The team engaged
in various activities inclusive of Arka Dhyana awareness and
prasadam/gift distribution. The children were receptive and
enjoyed participating and interacting with the AMG members
from five different countries namely Canada, United Kingdom,
New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong/China.
The school
atmosphere is charged with the positive energy of the
children's enthusiasm to learn and expand their knowledge.
Teachers and the Head Mistress are steadily learning to
incorporate the Arka Dhyana Philosophy as part of the
school's charter, mission and learning program.
The humble
classroom and the learning environment is far from the
innovative and state of the art classrooms that the
participants are accustomed to in their respective
countries. However facilities alone do not make the carbon
footprints of education. It is the 'heart to heart'
connection of the teacher and students which is a
fundamental component that give life and breath to holistic
education.
This vision of
Arka Foundation is to develop this school to be a model
school of academic and spiritual excellence. It is indeed a
cornerstone Education and service partnership between the
Village learning community and Arka Foundation, In addition
the Arka Philosophy and Practice will be the mandate,
benchmark and unique feature of the Kendra.
This school will
be the roadmap to give opportunities to students from this
village and surrounding area to learn and practice Arka
Dhyana and to make it a way of life.
We sincerely
hope that on reading this you will be inspired to help as a
volunteer or contribute in service or resources that are
urgently needed for the children's' well being and learning.
The school needs the building facilities repaired, learning
equipment, including desks, chairs and drinking water
fountains to name a few. We welcome your participation in
this nation building project being undertaken by Arka
Foundation India. For further information to help as
volunteer or make a financial contribution.
For more
details, please contact us by email:
administrator
