Pertaining to news or development of Wisdom Park.
From 5 to 7 July, Nalanda Youth Centre welcomed friends from DAYWA (Dhamma Assembly for Young Working Adults - Singapore) to visit Nalanda and Wisdom Park. They are the organising committee for the upcoming August meditation retreat, and specially arranged this 'reconnaissance' trip to prepare for the retreat whilst also joining the learning programmes at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday June 22, over 30 students, parents and facilitators from Nalanda Junior Dhamma School had their first outing at Wisdom Park to cultivate family well-being and experience the joy of service.
Read moreOver this weekend, Nalanda members and volunteers have been engaged in training & learnings programmes to upskill ourselves in our service. Yesterday, participants of the second intake of HCL 001 Horticulture & Landscaping Course started their training in basic horticulture skills towards upkeeping and maintaining the grounds of Wisdom Park.
Read moreFrom Friday 14 June to Monday 17 June, Wisdom Park hosted Zest Connection and Staying Alive, social enterprises of mindfulness practitioners and facilitators, for their Meditation Retreat conducted by Ayasma Aggacitta. Over 40 retreatants and volunteers spent this holiday weekend in the quiet and serene educational campus, enveloped in Dhamma learning, practice and service.
Read moreOn 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.
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