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Read moreOn Saturday 29 February, Nalanda leaders and members raised the Buddhist Flag at Wisdom Park for the first time ever. A universal symbol of Buddhist faith, the colours on the flag exemplify Buddhist ideals, and the timeless truth of Dhamma.
Read moreConstruction of the Wisdom Park Administrative Centre under Phase 1C began in February 2019, and it is scheduled for completion this April. The 9,000 square feet building will house the management office, volunteer centre, accommodation for teachers, and space for meeting/training activities.
Read moreAnnually, 11 December is celebrated as Nalanda ‘Education Day’. On this day, we mark the anniversary of the launching of Nalanda’s “Education Philosophy” which calls for a holistic approach in education — balancing and combining knowledge, skills, values and culture, thus leading to integral development of people.
Read moreThe Wisdom Park Administrative Centre under Phase 1C is currently under construction and it is scheduled for completion in early 2020. The 9,000 square feet building will house the management office, volunteer centre, accommodation for teachers, and space for meeting/training activities.
Read more‘Wisdom Park’ was conceived in 2015 as an integrated educational and training facility to train future Buddhist leaders and lay Dhamma teachers. The growth and development of Malaysian Buddhism depends on the availability of these two essential factors – good leaders and effective teachers.
Read moreAfter 2 years of physical construction which began in January 2018, Wisdom Park is gradually being transformed into a delightful campus which will host training and educational programmes for future Buddhist leaders and teachers. The facility is on schedule to be operational by 1 May 2020.
Read moreFrom 25 to 27 October, 23 Friends of Wisdom Park (FoWP) Singapore Chapter retreated to Wisdom Park for Dhamma learning and practice. Nalanda founder Bro. Tan delivered daily Dhamma teachings, encouraging everyone to temporarily disconnect from city life and tune in to nature. With the welcomed respite from hectic activities, the group strengthened their mindfulness and reflection.
Read moreOn 26 October, over 90 members of Firefly Mission Singapore, led by their President Dr. Ng Yee Kong, visited Wisdom Park to learn more about the educational facility and how they can support this noble project.
Read moreOn Sunday 20 October, a simple celebration was held to commemorate the 4th anniversary of Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC). Since its formation in October 2015, its members have been selflessly and tirelessly driving the development of Wisdom Park. The Committee has been meeting monthly since its inception without a miss, thus keeping the construction schedule on track.
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