Nalanda Branch & NEO Centre

11 November 2023

BPS 204 sets-off for Bujang Valley

Early this morning, participants of BPS 204 – Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin, started their journey to Sungai Petani from both Klang Valley and Johor Bahru.  This study trip forms part of their curriculum, to gain better understanding and insight into the arrival of Buddhism in Malaysia some 2,000 years ago.  We wish the lecturers, participants and volunteers a safe and fruitful learning journey this weekend.  Sadhu!

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7 November 2023

Nalanda leaders gathered for training

On 28 to 29 October, 65 Nalanda leaders from Serdang Headquarters and Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani Branches came together to refresh and realign in their missionary.  Over these two days, the group explored various aspects important to their roles including the Society's Code of Conduct, ways to manage challenges and resolving issues in leading teams, and the importance of continuous learning.

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25 October 2023

Join us for Sangha Day this Sunday

We invite you to join Sangha Day this Sunday 29 October to express gratitude and support Sangha members by offering robes, requisites and funds for their medical care and education. The service starts at 9am and features Dhamma talks in English and in Mandarin (full programme below).

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18 October 2023

Register for Family Dhamma School

Learning Dhamma as a family enables parents to connect better with our children and also grow together in wholesome values.  We invite you to register for Nalanda Family Dhamma School catered for the entire family, where parents and children will come together for Dhamma learning and practice.

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16 October 2023

BPS204 lectures concluded joyfully

On Saturday 14 October, participants of BPS 204 – Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin completed their final lecture in the series of eight.  Since July, more than 80 participants have been diligently learning and reflecting on the Buddha’s teachings across Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani.

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13 October 2023

Giving wholeheartedly at Pindacāra

On Saturday 7 October, the community around Happy Garden and O.U.G. gathered for the monthly Pindacāra programme around the neighbourhood markets to support the monastic.  

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8 October 2023

‘Lawatan Sambil Belajar’ for JB Free School students

On Saturday 23 September, over 30 teachers, students and volunteers from Nalanda Johor Bahru Free School joined a field trip to enhance the students’ learning experience.  Guided by the adults, the trip improved the students’ awareness of conserving the environment and protecting wildlife whilst relating what they learned in the classroom with hands-on experience. 

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4 September 2023

Thank you for supporting JB Family Fun Fair

The Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ at Taman Johor Jaya yesterday welcomed over 2000 good friends and family for a wholesome day of fellowship and doing good.  We would like to extend our appreciation to all our guests, stall operators, benefactors, organisers and volunteers who have extended their earnest support for this joyous event.  Thank you for your patronage and selfless service.  Sadhu anumodana!

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3 September 2023

Family Fun Fair is now open at Johor Jaya

Come and join the Family Fun Fair at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre Johor Bahru today.  Over 400 members, stall operators and volunteers have been streaming into the Centre since the early morning, and have set up more than 80 stalls offering food, drinks, vegetables, groceries, electronics, clothing and much more.

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2 September 2023

Join us for JB Family Fun Fair tomorrow

We are ready to welcome you at the Family Fun Fair in Johor Bahru tomorrow, after weeks of preparation by dedicated members and volunteers.  The Fair, which starts at 8am until 2pm, will have a large variety of food, drinks, home essentials, plants, electronics, clothing and much more, all made available by friends, family and supporters in support of holistic education.  Do also come to support the performances by various talented groups and students.

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