From 21 to 30 November, Nalanda was honoured to host Ariya Vihara Buddhist Society at Wisdom Park for their year-end meditation retreat, conducted by Ariya’s founder, Ven. Sumangalā Theri.  Over 60 retreatants and volunteers spent the days in the quiet and serene educational campus, deepening their practice through mindful meditation.

Sitting meditation sessions together with Ven. Sumangalā.

Introducing retreatants to the objectives of Wisdom Park.

A special programme to plant trees.

Together with the tree that was just planted by the group.

Volunteers offering the meal dana to venerable nuns.

Chanting blessings before meals.

Volunteers together with Ven. Sumangalā.

We rejoice in the wholesome efforts of Ariya Vihara in organising this meaningful retreat under the guidance of a skilled teacher, and in the diligent practice of all yogis throughout the 10-day programme.  Sādhu anumodanā!