Balanghai offers a series of character building classes (a.k.a. virtues talks) to those who believe virtues haven’t gotten out of fashion.  Yes, virtues are upbeat!  As upbeat as 2bu.

But the talks are for those who recognize that 2bu is not just being different from the rest.  It is much more.

Each module is comprised by 14 informal talks on character, temperament, and virtues, lasting 12 weeks.   An assigned tutor expounds on one virtue a week, in a 30-minute talk normally conducted for a small group of students and/or young professionals.  Each group is kept small to encourage confidence and interaction. Needless to say, the virtues talks demand application from the participants so that they gradually improve in different aspects of their lives.

Every meeting, the tutor’s goal is to bring out the virtue’s value and its relevance in real life. Practical tips and obstacles to living it are given in abundance. The attendees can initiate clarifications or ask questions.  They soon find out that virtues are so intricately connected with each other. As each participant commits herself to meeting regularly with her group, she comes to understand that growing up need not be painful.  Maturing is a matter to look forward to, with the eagerness of learning from friends around.