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Last 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.

From 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.

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.

The gathering of members and core volunteers last week at the 10th National Nalanda Members’ Convention was a heartfelt reunion of our broader Dhamma family. We rejoice in the strengthening bonds of friendships and may we always have the blessings of spiritual friends as we journey towards a Buddhist missionary. Sadhu anumodana.

During the long holiday weekend from 10 to 13 April, over 90 Nalanda members and core volunteers came together for the 10th National Nalanda Members’ Convention at Wisdom Park. With all of us playing our part in this journey, let us turn these possibilities into realities for the prolongation of Buddha-Sasana. Sadhu!

The 10th National Nalanda Members’ Convention concluded yesterday 13 April, with heartfelt aspirations and encouragement to charge forward together towards a Buddhist missionary. The 4-day Convention forged a togetherness amongst Nalanda members and core volunteers with pertinent learnings and insightful reflections for our own transformation and for the progress of the Society. Sadhu anumodana!

On Sunday 31 March, we welcomed Ven. Cunda and Ajahn Bodhidhaja to Wisdom Park for a short visit. Both monks are from Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia and had just conducted meditation retreats in Johor Bahru and Klang Valley. We thank venerable sirs for their kind visit, and wish them good health and success in their noble endeavours. Sadhu.

From 28 to 31 March, over 100 teachers and volunteers from communities across Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, immersed themselves in joyful learning and service at the 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers. Let us all rejoice in their commitment and even aim to take a step further to extend our support in any way possible so that the Buddha-sasana may long endure.

The 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School teachers concluded just yesterday, with much joy and exuberance for all 100 teachers and volunteers. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all organisers, volunteers and participants for the wonderful learning experience and spiritual friendship. Sadhu anumodana!

This morning, 70 Dhamma School teachers from across Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore planted the ‘Bunga Tanjung’ (Mimusops elengi) tree, dedicating it to teachers during the 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School teachers at Wisdom Park. We wish the participants joyful learning and reflections as they continue to explore ‘Education of the Heart’. Sukhi hontu.