Pertaining to news or development of Wisdom Park.
The Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) members held their 13th monthly meeting in August 2016 to continue discussions on the Master Development Plan for the entire facility. The Committee comprises 16 members including four Nalandians, eight representatives of the Buddhist community, and four technical experts. With every meeting, the development plan becomes more complete and closer to fruition. Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreIt has been a year since the ‘milestone decision’ was made by Nalanda members to purchase a 26-acre parcel of land in Hulu Selangor to be developed into a Buddhist education hub. Nalandians gathered for the General Meeting on 26 July 2015 voted unanimously to acquire the free-hold land for the well-being of many generations to come.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 June, Venerable Dhammavuddho Māhathera, founder and abbot of Vihāra Buddha Gotama in Perak, was briefed by Bro. Tan on the objectives and concept of Wisdom Park. Ven. Dhammavuddho was at Nalanda Centre to give a Dhamma talk that day.
Read moreWesak full-moon is the most important day of the year in the Buddhist calendar as it celebrates the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago. Hence, it is also known as ‘Buddha Day’ – the special occasion to honour the ‘Enlightened One’.
Read moreNalanda’s leadership was recently briefed on the progress of Wisdom Park by founder Bro Tan, who is also the Chairman of Wisdom Park Development Committee. He explained in detail the proposed development in Phase 1 of the project, which is expected to take off soon.
Read moreIn late March, the 15-member Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) appointed several sub-committees to look into different aspects of project implementation, especially in relation to Phase 1 of construction. The WPDC has recommended that the starting of physical construction be brought forward by one year (to 2017 instead of 2018), as good progress is being achieved in planning and organizing.
Read moreThe Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) held its 7th meeting on Sunday, 6 March at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Among other things, the Committee discussed in greater detail the components of Phase 1 development. The 8th meeting of WPDC will be held on 31 March. We thank all members of the Committee for their devotion and hard work put into developing Wisdom Park. Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreRecently, Bro.Tan and two members of the Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) made another routine visit to the site. Members of WPDC and Nalanda officers regularly visit the site to conduct surveys and to ensure it park’s cleanliness.
Read moreThe Wisdom Park Development Committee held its fifth meeting recently to discuss the Master Plan for the entire Buddhist educational facility, which comprises 11 inter-related zones spread over 26 acres of greenery. Members of the Committee are aiming for the optimal land-use while maintaining a sense of spaciousness in the Park.
Read moreOn Sunday 3 January, the Wisdom Park Development Committee met for the 4th time to draft the master plan for the would-be education hub. The engineering team presented their recommendations for earth works and roads based on the terrain and proposed land use.
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