Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
A Joyful Beginning for Nalanda Dhamma School 2026
A Joyful Beginning for Nalanda Dhamma School 2026
The new Dhamma School year began on a wholesome note as Nalanda Dhamma School sessions commenced across Sri Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru over the weekend.
On Sunday 18 January, the first sessions of Nalanda Teenage and Junior Dhamma Schools and the Parents Induction Programme (PIP) were held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The first session set a calm and purposeful tone for the year, reminding students that Dhamma learning is a gradual and meaningful process that supports character development, mindfulness, and wise living in daily life.
Sis. Buddhini Tan, the President of Nalanda Buddhist Society welcomed the teenage and junior school students and reminded them to spend their Sunday morning meaningfully by putting in right effort in learning.
Students performing puja (offering) with understanding and faith.
Dhamma sharing for the teenagers by Sis. Wei Nee.
Sis. See Hui Shien, Director of Nalanda Dhamma School, warmly welcomed the new parents and shared how Dhamma education nurtures wisdom, virtues, and family harmony. We rejoice in the parents’ commitment to learning and growing alongside their children.
Family Dhamma School sessions also began at NEO Centre Johor Bahru on Saturday 17 January and at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur on Sunday 18 January, bringing families together in a spirit of joy, connection, and shared learning.
Dhamma sharing for the juniors by Sis. Xelynn.
Group activities to build the bond and friendship with new friends.
In the Parents Induction Programme (PIP), School Director, Sis. See Hui Shien sharing with parents on the Purpose of Dhamma Learning.
Sis. Nandini also joined the session to welcome new parents and get to know them.
Parents getting to know each other and the facilitators.
We welcome all new parents to join us and may we all support each others’ learning and practice on this Dhamma path.
In NEO Centre Johor Bahru, the Family Dhamma School session began on Saturday 17 January.
Students getting to know their facilitators – the good friends who will accompany them on this Dhamma learning journey.
Sis. Saw, the Deputy Chairperson of Nalanda JB Branch encouraged the students to learn well in this new school year.
Dhamma sharing for the parents by Sis. Saw.
Families getting to know each other through games and activities.
We warmly welcome the new families to embark on the Dhamma learning journey together.
In NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur, Family Dhamma School commenced joyfully on Sunday 18 January.
Welcoming new families to the school.
Interactive activities to build friendships and strengthen the bonds between family members.
As the new school year unfolds across various venues, we rejoice in the collective effort of facilitators, parents, students, and volunteers who make these meaningful beginnings possible. May the seeds planted in these first sessions grow into wisdom, kindness, and inner strength for all. Sadhu anumodana.
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