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.

We look forward to welcome registered participants to Wisdom Park, Kuala Kubu Bahru for the second National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers. Highlights include inspiring talks and useful guidance for educators, interspersed with tranquil meditation sessions and joyful fellowship activities to connect with like-minded Dhamma school teachers. See you there!

Just yesterday, over 35 yogis and volunteers completed the Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Gavesi held from 1 to 10 March at Wisdom Park. Yogis were guided by venerable sir in 10 days of intensive practice, starting with clear instructions, daily Dhamma talks and personal interviews. We extend our appreciation to Ven. Gavesi for conducting this retreat for the benefit of the yogis’ mental cultivation. We also thank all the volunteers for their selfless service and rejoice over the yogis’ efforts and endurance. May your development in the Dhamma continue unabated for the well-being of many.

Last weekend, on the 18 to 19 February, we hosted 24 members and volunteers of Gurun Buddhist Association on their visit to Wisdom Park. Led by their President Bro. Tan King Leong & Deputy Bro. Heng Meng Huan, the group consisted of the association’s Dhamma School teachers and their children, who were on route to Borobudor, Indonesia for a learning trip. We wish our friends a smooth journey and fruitful reflections on their learning trip. Sukhihontu.

On Sunday 21 January, we welcomed Ven. Chuan Wen 传闻法师, abbess of Hoeh Beng Buddhist Temple 鹤鸣禅寺 and leaders from Chempaka Buddhist Lodge 千百家佛教居士林 to Wisdom Park. The group toured the campus and rejoiced in its peaceful environment which is conducive for Dhamma learning and spiritual cultivation. We thank Ven. Chuan Wen for leading this visit and all the leaders for this fruitful exchange. May your propagation of the Buddha’s teachings bring much benefits to the Buddhist community.

On Saturday 20 January, we joyfully welcomed Ajahn Dhammasīha, Abbot of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, in Brisbane, Australia to Wisdom Park. In this short visit on his transit from Thailand, Ajahn toured the educational campus with members, who shared the Park’s objectives and Dhamma programmes hosted here. We are grateful to Ajahn Dhammasīha for coming to visit us again and for his kind blessings for the smooth operations of Wisdom Park. May Ajahn have good health and all the right supporting conditions for his noble endeavours.