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Since 16 July, 22 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). The 8-week course includes lectures and field practice to learn how to maintain the lush landscape of Wisdom Park.

From 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.

On 18 – 19 June, 45 Nalanda youths and Dhamma School students gathered for learning and service at Wisdom Park. Over the two days, they developed strong bonds of friendship and learnt the importance of the community in ensuring continuous learning and growth as a young adult.

On 18 – 19 June, 50 participants and volunteers from BPS 306 Certificate in Buddhist Studies joined a two-day retreat at Wisdom Park hosted by Nalanda Institute. Participants were able to experience for themselves aspects of Buddhist way of living, and connected what they have learned in the course to their spiritual practice.

From 2 to 6 June, 37 participants gathered at Wisdom Park for a 5-day Meditation Retreat for beginner meditators, led by Venerable Gavesi. We express our gratitude to Ven. Gavesi for conducting this retreat for beginners so that they may start this wholesome practice with proper understanding.

On Sunday 22 May, we were honoured to host Ven. Jutipañño, accompanied by Ven Gambhiro, and Ven. Koh at Wisdom Park. We thank Venerables for your gracious visit and spreading the joy of Dhamma in Wisdom Park.  Indeed, a well-learned and well-practised teacher made his mark on a campus dedicated to training Buddhist teachers.

On Monday 16 May, Wisdom Park welcomed a group of 11 Sangha members and scholars who came to learn more about Buddhist educational efforts in Malaysia. They were brought on a tour of the grounds of Wisdom Park, an integrated educational hub for teaching and learning Buddha-Dhamma.

From 30 April to 3 May, more than 130 Nalanda members and core volunteers from Serdang headquarters and all branches gathered at Wisdom Park in Kuala Kubu Bahru to participate in the 8th National Nalanda Members’ Convention.