On Sunday 4 November, a special exhibition on Wisdom Park was launched at Nalanda Centre. The vibrant exhibits and video clips show the journey from the conceptualisation to early construction of Wisdom Park. We are grateful to the Wisdom Park Development Committee for leading the realisation of this noble project, and to our benefactors and donors for their fervent support.
Read moreWisdom Park promotes the principle of harmony with nature and aims to replenish its grounds where lush tropical forests had once stood. Efforts to rehabilitate the campus with native flora started in April 2018. To date, 108 trees and 400 shrubs have been planted by volunteers in its spacious grounds.
Read moreOn Sunday 14 October, Nalanda Board of Management and EXCO members visited Wisdom Park in Hulu Selangor to mark its 3rd anniversary. 10 members of the Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) were on hand to welcome the Nalandian leaders. They were brought on an extensive tour of the construction site which spans 12 acres currently.
Read more14 October 2018 marks the 3rd anniversary of Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC). Over this short period of time, the Committee had held 37 monthly full-board meetings, many sub-committee meetings and site visits to devise, organise and implement the Wisdom Park Development Plan. Progress on site has been smooth and rapid, with the first building almost ready, and infrastructure work expanded gradually to cover 12.8 acres (out of 39.2 acres) already.
Read moreConstruction of the first building at Wisdom Park – ‘Guest Lodge 01’ – is progressing on schedule with 59% of the work completed as of 15 September 2018. The building will incorporate a Dhamma Teaching Hall, accommodation, and ample space for indoor and outdoor educational activities. The 13,500 square feet facility is expected to be ready by year end.
Read moreThe first of many open pavilions is taking shape at Wisdom Park across the field from the main Guest Lodge. The purpose of such pavilions (Pāli term: ‘Sāla’) is for small gatherings of teachers and students – to learn, meditate, rest and reflect on Dhamma.
Read moreAt Wisdom Park, we are building facilities 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 moreOn Sunday 3 June, the Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) had our 34th monthly meeting at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang. The meeting discussed construction progress of Phase 1A, as well as the launch of Phases 1B and 1C. Committee members usually take turns to chair our meetings, and this time around, it was ably chaired by Bro. Chuan Ze Wen.
Read moreThinking of supporting a worthy and impactful project this Wesak? Consider donating towards Wisdom Park where we are building facilities to train future community leaders and lay Dhamma teachers. Indeed, the growth and success of Malaysian Buddhism depends very much on these two essentials – the availability of good leaders and effective teachers.
Read moreThe Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) held its 33rd meeting yesterday afternoon in Sri Serdang. Since its formation and inaugural meet in October 2015, the Committee has not missed a single monthly meeting to discuss and plan the creation of the campus.
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