From 22 to 25 October, 45 members of Friends of Wisdom Park (FoWP) Singapore Chapter joined a Dhamma retreat at the campus. We extend our gratitude to FoWP for their support, friendship and encouragement over the years and look forward to welcoming them back.

From 22 to 24 October, 24 facilitators and volunteers from Nalanda Dhamma School gathered at Wisdom Park for their annual retreat to spiritually recharge. The facilitators were fully-energised and committed to serve and contribute towards Buddhist education for another meaningful year.

From 14 to 15 October, 28 members of Firefly Mission Singapore, led by their President Dr. Ng Yee Kong, visited Wisdom Park as part of their ‘Kathina’ season merit-making tour of Malaysia. Nalandians welcomed our friends with much joy as this annual reunion of good friends was put on hold during the pandemic.

On Saturday 15 October, 72 Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators, parents and students had a joyful Family Day at Wisdom Park. Families had the opportunity to render their services to greening Wisdom Park, have fun in family-bonding activities, and learn together.

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.

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.