Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Buddhist leaders rejoice at Wisdom Park
Buddhist leaders rejoice at Wisdom Park
We are grateful to all the Buddhist leaders for joining this momentous gathering.
On Saturday 26 November, over 100 members of the Mahā Sangha and Buddhist leaders gathered at Wisdom Park in a joyful reunion of kalyana mittas. The group received updates on the progress of this educational facility dedicated to the Buddha Sasana and rejoiced in the Dhamma programmes held there to-date.
On this special occasion, the leaders unveiled the directory and planted trees, symbolic of the role that leaders play to provide guidance and direction, and in nurturing their community in order for the Sāsana to flourish. The group then adjourned to the campus tour to better understand the layout and diverse functions of the buildings, parks and pavilions.
Ven. Saranankara together with members of the Sangha led the offerings to the Three Jewels. Bro KC Tan and Bro Tan Kim See representing lay Buddhist leaders to make offerings.
Ven. Saranankara administering the Three Refuges and Five Precepts to the congregation.
Nalanda President Sis. Buddhini Tan joyfully welcomed everyone and thanked them for their participation in this momentous gathering.
Ven. Saranankara emphasised the importance of developing wisdom in our hearts and mind through living in accordance with Dhamma.
We are grateful and priviledged to receive the Buddhist community leaders, all of whom had committed much of their time & effort to community outreach and propagating the Buddha’s Teachings. Thank you for supporting the Wisdom Park project, and may the Buddha-Sāsana long endure.
Joyous sight as representatives of the fourfold community unveiled the Park directory :
Bhikkhu : Ven. Saranankara & Ven. Damitha
Bhikkhuni : Ven. Sing Kan & Ven. Sumangala
Upasaka : Bro. Tan Leng Huat & Bro. Benny Liow
Upasika : Sis. Loh Pai Ling & Sis. Buddhini Tan
With a clear map of Wisdom Park visualised, may Buddhist leaders too have a clear direction in leading the Buddha-Sasana!
Members of the Maha Sangha led the group to plant trees in front of Guest Lodge 1.
Everyone had an opportunity to participate in the tree planting by filling up the soil.
The Sangha members and leaders formed groups to tour the campus.
Everyone had the opportunity to partake in offering lunch dana to the venerable Sangha members.
Lunch dana to venerable bhikkunis were simultaneously offered at Guest Lodge 3.
Growing up in KKB itself, Ven. Sing Kan rejoiced in the completion of Wisdom Park’s Phase 1, as it brings an integrated educational facility closer to her hometown.
Leaders shared their happiness on the completion of Wisdom Park.
On behalf of the congregation, leaders made offerings to the Maha Sangha.
Ven. Sumangala led the congregation in the sharing of merits.
Nalandians presenting participants with a token of appreciation.