The 4th National Nalanda Members' Convention in Sungai Petani has concluded well. Members from Serdang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani felt the joy and camaraderie of being with 'kalyana mitta' and having fruitful discussions.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre officers went to NEO Centre Johor Bahru to recharge, re-energise, and align their direction and plans for the coming year at their annual ‘Fuel-Up’ Camp from 11 to 13 December. It was a fruitful gathering and the youth officers are now highly motivated to lead the Youth Centre forward.
Read moreThe Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Sungai Petani, Kedah, was inaugurated on 11 December with a simple yet meaningful ceremony. Inaugurating the Centre means dedicating it as a Buddhist educational facility. The choice of 11 December was significant as it was an Uposatha new-moon day as well as Nalanda’s ‘Education Day’.
Read moreOver the last few days, the fantastic ‘Mangala Squad’ comprising Nalandians from Kedah, Serdang and Kuala Lumpur congregated at NEO Centre Sungai Petani for a big cleaning exercise. The Centre is almost completed with just some furniture and equipment to be installed.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 December, two venerable Sangha members went on alms-round at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets as part of Nalanda’s monthly educational Pindacāra programme.
Read moreConstruction of Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Sungai Petani is entering its last phase. 82% of scheduled work has been completed, and the Centre is on schedule for its officiating ceremony next month!
Read more24 – 27 December 2015 | Sungai Petani, Kedah
Calling all Nalanda members! The 4th National Members’ Convention will be held a month from today in Sungai Petani, Kedah. This will be the first time our National Convention is held outside Sri Serdang. Nalandians have good reason to head north next month as we celebrate the completion and inauguration of Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Sungai Petani.
Read moreOn Saturday 31 October, Bro. Tan conducted a Dhamma Learning retreat at Gurun Buddhist Association, organised by the Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch. In the one-day retreat attended by 72 participants, Bro. Tan gave insightful teachings about Citta (the mind) and Dhamma (the Way). Bro.Tan said that when we understand Citta, we will understand how we operate as human beings. Then, knowing the Dhamma will prevent us from doing wrong and motivate us to do what is right.
Read moreOn Tuesday 6 October, Bro. Tan made a quick visit to the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre building site in Sungai Petani. He was met there by Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw and Committee members Sis. Sumedha, Bro. Fong and Dr. Song. Bro. Tan spent several hours inspecting the construction progress as well as chatted with the contractors. He expressed joy in seeing everyone’s dedication to complete the Centre on time, and with quality work.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 September, volunteers and stall operators of the recent ‘Nalanda Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru were invited to an appreciation dinner for their contribution towards the success of the event, as well as to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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