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  • Welcoming 2020

    As we embrace 2020, let us continue to strive and grow together, and make the world a better place. Have a meaningful, memorable and blessed year ahead!

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Calendar of Events

February 2020
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1
‘Pindacāra’ in OUG & Happy Garden
2
Sunday Morning ServiceDhamma Teaching by Bro. Tan
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Meditation at NEO Centre Johor BahruWeekly Group Meditation
6
Meditation at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
7
Meditation at NEO Centre Sungai Petani
8
Full-moon Uposatha Service
9
Sunday Morning ServiceYouth Sunday ServiceEnglish Dhamma Talk by Bro. Ananda FongMandarin Dhamma Talk by Bro. Boon KeatTea-offering Ceremony & Gratitude Day
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Meditation at NEO Centre Johor BahruWeekly Group Meditation
13
Meditation at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
14
Meditation at NEO Centre Sungai Petani
15
Pindacara (Alms-round) in Seri Kembangan
16
Sunday Morning ServiceYouth Sunday ServiceEnglish Dhamma Talk by Datuk Charlie ChiaMandarin Dhamma Talk by Bro. Boon Keat
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Meditation at NEO Centre Johor BahruWeekly Group Meditation
20
Meditation at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
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Meditation at NEO Centre Sungai Petani
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Uposatha Sunday Morning ServiceYouth Sunday ServiceEnglish Dhamma TalkMandarin Dhamma Talk
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Meditation at NEO Centre Johor BahruWeekly Group Meditation
27
Meditation at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
28
Meditation at NEO Centre Sungai Petani
29

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15 February 2020
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    Joy of Gratitude at ‘Tea-offering Ceremony’

    Last Sunday 9 February, devotees, volunteers and Dhamma School students gathered at Nalanda Centre to participate in the “Tea-offering Ceremony” and Gratitude Day.  This annual tradition is hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School and is an opportunity for us to express our appreciation to our parents, teachers and elders for their support and care.

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    11 February 2020
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    Welcoming Sri Lankan scholar monks

    On Sunday 2 February, Nalandians welcomed a group of 15 Sangha members to Nalanda Centre to learn about Buddhist educational efforts in Malaysia.  12 of the young monks are currently undertaking higher studies in subjects including Pali, Buddhist philosophy and psychology in Sri Lanka.  They were invited to Malaysia on a study tour courtesy of Venerable Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero of Sentul Temple.

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    8 February 2020
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      Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!

      Today is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations.  Termed “Chap Goh Meh” in the local Hokkien dialect, it is a significant day for the Chinese community.  Families gather for another round of harmonious reunion and make aspirations for a happy and peaceful year ahead. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and heartfelt celebration.  Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!

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      4 February 2020
      Posted on 4 February 2020
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      Dhamma School alumni and youths return to their spiritual home

      In the past two weeks, Nalanda Dhamma School alumni and youths studying and working overseas have been visiting Nalanda Centre to pay their respects to teachers and reunite with good friends.  Most of them had travelled back to Malaysia for their semester breaks and holidays in conjunction with the Lunar New Year.  Nalandians joyfully welcomed them back to their spiritual home and exchanged the latest news.

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      Media & Resources

      Nalanda Bulletin Issue No. 55
      Religion in ASEAN
      Ajahn Buddhadāsa’s 111th birth anniversary
      Was the Buddha a ‘perfectionist’?

      Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

      NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

      524 A, 1st Floor, Jalan Riang 12,
      Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

      NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

      30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
      81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

      NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

      210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
      Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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