Nalanda Branch & NEO Centre

29 November 2023

Pindacāra & Dhamma talk by Ajahn Jayanto

We invite you to join us for Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) led by Ajahn Jayanto, on Saturday 2 December at the Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets.  After the alms-round, we also invite you to join us for a Dhamma talk by Ajahn Jayanto, followed by offering of lunch dāna to the Sangha at NEO Centre, Happy Garden. You may bring along cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome!

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24 November 2023

BPS 204 study tour to Bujang Valley

On the long holiday weekend of 11 to 13 November, Nalanda Institute Malaysia organised a special study tour for BPS204 - Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin participants to Bujang Valley, Kedah.  Participants from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bharu and Sungai Petani explored the rich history of Buddhism in the north of the peninsula, led by Nalanda Institute Officer Sis. Sandy Lim.

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23 November 2023

Ven. Sanghasena leads pindacāra at O.U.G & Happy Garden

On Saturday 18 November, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch was honoured to host Ven. Sanghasena for pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at the local morning markets.  Market-goers and vendors who were familiar with the monthly programme (held on the first Saturday of every month) joyfully offered requisites to the Sangha, with gratitude for the added opportunity to do good.

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15 November 2023

Pindacāra & Dhamma talk by Ven. Sanghasena

In conjunction with the Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme, we invite you to join Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) which will be led by Ven. Sanghasena from Ladakh.  The alms-round will commence at OUG and Happy Garden markets at 8.30am and 9.30am respectively, on Saturday 18 November. 

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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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