On 1 to 2 October, 60 participants and volunteers of the recently completed courses – BPS 104 Buddhist Studies in Mandarin and Svagatam Inspiring Programme joined a two-day retreat at Wisdom Park to deepen their Dhamma learning and experience aspects of the Buddhist way of life. We rejoice in the spirit of learning and service of everyone.
Read moreOn 18 September, 100 participants from the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults spread out across Wisdom Park to render their service in cultivating and maintaining the campus grounds. The youths worked hard in teams to plant trees, turf grass, and constructed a vegetable plot with positivity, harmony and a can-do spirit – not a furrowed brow was seen amidst the perspiration and weariness. Even the intermittent rain did not dampen the spirit to keep going!
Read moreNalanda is hosting our first-ever Dhamma-Living Camp for Families! This camp held from 24 to 26 December 2022 at Wisdom Park, Kuala Kubu Bharu, aims to bring parents and their children closer to the Buddha’s Teachings and learn how Dhamma can be cultivated to achieve family well-being. The programme highlights include inspiring learning sessions and family-bonding activities.
Read moreFrom 16 to 19 September, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted its fifth Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults at Wisdom Park in Kuala Kubu Bahru. The 100 participants immersed themselves in learning, reflection and wholesome friendship, and experienced the simple joy of living in accordance to Dhamma. Many participants renewed their strength and conviction to rise above worldly frivolities and live more purposefully in accordance to the Buddha’s teachings.
Read more100 young Buddhists were fully energised by the Dhamma at the inspiring Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults, which concluded joyfully yesterday afternoon. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all organisers, volunteers and participants for the great learning experience and spiritual fellowship.
Read moreIn just over a week, Nalanda youths will be hosting 100 participants of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults** at Wisdom Park. We wish all the participants, organisers and volunteers safe travels to our new campus, and we look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring journey together.
Read moreIn the past weeks since 16 July, participants of the first Horticulture and Landscape course (HCL 001) have joyfully gathered every Saturday at Wisdom Park to learn basic horticulture skills. The classes are conducted by Dr. Chen Xing Wei Ph.D. (Horticulture), lead of the Landscaping Team at Wisdom Park.
Read moreFrom 9 – 11 July, 40 Nalanda leaders from Serdang and branches gathered at Wisdom Park for a 3-day Leaders’ Retreat to discuss pertinent issues & challenges in carrying out the Society’s mission. Leaders also explored ways to enhance leadership skills such as resolving conflict in interactive workshops.
Read moreOn 18 & 19 June, 50 participants and volunteers of BPS 306 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies joined a two-day retreat at Wisdom Park hosted by Nalanda Institute. Having completed the series of lectures, assignments, reflections and evaluation, participants had the opportunity to experience for themselves aspects of the Buddhist way of life, and also deepen their Dhamma learning.
Read moreFrom 2 to 6 June, 37 participants gathered at Wisdom Park for a 5-day Meditation Retreat for beginner meditators, led by Venerable Gavesi. As physical retreats have become a rare occasion in the past 2 years due to pandemic lockdowns and social distancing, the yogis were grateful for the opportunity to learn, in person, from Ven. Gavesi who was trained in Samatha and Vipassana techniques under several teachers, including the late Sayadaw U Pandita, the late Sayadaw Nyanapurnik, and Ven. Sujiva.
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