Pertaining to news or development of Wisdom Park.
On Wednesday 19 June, Nalanda members warmly received Luang Por Amaro on his maiden visit to Wisdom Park. Luang Por toured the parks, pavilions and buildings which were built to provide a conducive environment to facilitate the learning and practice of Dhamma. He rejoiced in the availability and usage of Wisdom Park for the growth and learning of the Buddhist community.
Read moreFrom 7 to 9 June, Nalanda members hosted 17 youths from Singapore Buddhist Mission (SBM) on their overseas service trip to Kuala Lumpur. SBM Youth is a fellowship of young and vibrant Buddhists and focuses it activities on balancing spiritual pursuits with youthful living.
Read moreLast Saturday 8 June, over 35 Dhamma School and Free School teachers, as well as programme leads came together for a day of learning at Wisdom Park. In this first Reunion Day after the National Camp in March, teachers were very happy to be reunited to once again leverage and learn from each other.
Read moreFrom 27 to 28 April, Sri Jayanti Buddhist Institute held their Family Dhamma Camp 2024 at Wisdom Park, a campus built by the Buddhist community for the Buddhist community, with the participation of over 60 Dhamma School teachers, students, parents and volunteers.
Read moreToday, over 80 Family Dhamma School students, parents, facilitators and volunteers celebrated Earth Day at Wisdom Park. Energetic in their service, everyone contributed to the upkeeping of the grounds of this educational campus and planted trees to commemorate Earth Day. Director of Nalanda Dhamma School, Sis. See Hui Shien led a reflection gratitude and on our role to keep the earth a safe place for all.
Read moreThe gathering of members and core volunteers last week at the 10th National Nalanda Members’ Convention was a heartfelt reunion of our broader Dhamma family. Kalyana mittā bound by a common goal and mission, joyfully reconnected with each other at the start of convention, and continued to encourage one another in their learning and reflection throughout the four days.
Read moreDuring the long holiday weekend from 10 to 13 April, over 90 Nalanda members and core volunteers came together for the 10th National Nalanda Members’ Convention at Wisdom Park. Keeping to the theme of ‘Towards a Buddhist Missionary’, the group delved deeper into personal and organisational transformation through learning, reflections and team building activities.
Read moreOn Sunday 31 March, we welcomed Ven. Cunda and Ajahn Bodhidhaja to Wisdom Park for a short visit. Both monks are from Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia and had just conducted meditation retreats in Johor Bahru and Klang Valley. An opportune meeting, participants of the 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers warmly greeted venerable sirs and listened carefully to their words of advice.
Read moreFrom 28 to 31 March, over 100 teachers and volunteers from communities across Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, immersed themselves in joyful learning and service at the 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers. Co-organised by Nalanda Buddhist Society and Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia, this gathering of like-minded teachers explored "Education of the Heart", a holistic approach to spiritual and personal development that encompasses not just intellectual understanding, but also the cultivation of virtues and qualities that lead to the transformation of the heart.
Read moreThe 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School teachers concluded just yesterday, with much joy and exuberance for all 100 teachers and volunteers. Inspired by the learning sessions, discussions, forums, and workshops over the 4 days, teachers made aspirations to be unrelenting in this noble role of relaying the profound Dhamma, and in progressing their own learning and spiritual growth. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all organisers, volunteers and participants for the wonderful learning experience and spiritual friendship. Sadhu anumodana!
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