On 2 January 2015, Nalandians from all over the country gathered for New Year’s dinner together. The atmosphere was joyous and festive as new and old friends exchanged warm greetings and reconnected with each other.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 November, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held its ‘Sangha Day’ in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur. The programme began with meditation, pūja and chanting, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Ānanda Fong who shared on the significance of offering to the Sangha.
Read moreOn Saturday 6 December, Nalanda Buddhist Society hosted four venerable monks for our Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) Programme in Sri Petaling. After the alms-round, the venerables adjourned to NEO Centre Happy Garden for lunch dāna. Ajahn Sujato from Australia was later invited to deliver a Dhamma talk to the congregation there.
Read moreOn Saturday 22 November, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch had our monthly Members’ Day at Gurun Buddhist Association. Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw Seng Giap and Committee Member Bro. Fong updated members on the proposed building plans for NEO Centre Sungai Petani with beautiful slides. They briefed members of the procedures ahead – to obtain members’ approval for the plan and thereafter to call tenders.
Read moreOn Saturday 6 December, Ajahn Sujato from Australia was invited to Nalanda’s monthly Pindacāra Programme in Sri Petaling. Thereafter Ajahn gave a Dhamma talk and accepted lunch dāna at NEO Centre Happy Garden. Ajahn Sujato later paid a visit to Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang, where he met with Founder Bro. Tan for discussions on Buddhist education. We thank Ajahn Sujato for his talk and visit to Nalanda. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members nationwide are invited to participate in the 2nd National Members’ Convention to be held over 4 days starting 31 December 2014. The theme of this convention is “Towards Transformation – Challenges and Opportunities”. There will be talks and sharing by teachers and Nalandian leaders on preparing ourselves to meet upcoming tribulations.
Read moreIn November, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, Deputy Chairman Bro. Teoh, Treasurer Bro. Por and Committee Member Bro. Fong made a trip to Nalanda Centre to meet with Bro Tan. The meeting at our ‘spiritual home’ in Sri Serdang was to brief Bro. Tan and Nalanda’s Board of Management on plans to construct the proposed Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Bandar Mutiara, Sungai Petani.
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On Saturday 22 November, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch Free School teachers and facilitators gathered for dinner at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru. Sis. Ng Choy Hoong, the Johor Bahru Branch Free School Coordinator welcomed and thanked all teachers and facilitators for their contributions in making the Free School a success. The Free School classes started in March this year with a total of 15 classes held each week. Sis. Choy Hoong gave a slide presentation on the activities carried out this year and plans for 2015.
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On Saturday 8 November, USM Senior Lecturer Dr. Yeoh Kar Kheng delivered a talk on ‘Mindfulness’ at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru. Devotees arrived early with much anticipation of an interesting talk.
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On Saturday 1 November, Nalanda’s monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme was again held at the Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets. Volunteers and devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur as early as 7.00am to start the day with pūja and chanting before proceeding to the nearby Sri Petaling market at 8.30am.
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