The 8th of March was the most important milestone for Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch since its establishment in 2013 as it marked the opening of Nalanda Dharma School there! It was indeed a wonderful occasion to rejoice over. This auspicious start of the School in Johor Bahru will serve the needs of a large Buddhist community in this southern-most Malaysian city, and paving the way for teenagers aged 13 to 17 to learn the Buddha-Dhamma.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 February, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch members held a “family gathering” in Alor Setar in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. In his speech, Branch Chairman Bro. Seng Giap thanked all members for their support in carrying out the branch’s programmes.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 February, a busload of enthusiastic teachers, students and volunteers from Nalanda Free School (JB) set off for their first outing together to a few places of interest. Their first destination was a farm in Ulu Tiram, where they learned how to grow vegetables from seedlings till the harvesting stage. By courtesy of the farm-owner, everyone got the opportunity to harvest their own “rose lettuce” using the “two-finger method”.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 February, Nalanda Buddhist Society Kuala Lumpur Branch successfully held its 2nd Annual General Meeting. The meeting was also attended by Nalanda’s Honorary Secretary Sis. Buddhini Tan, Assistant Secretary Sis. Mudita Chan, and Bro. Charlie Teng, representing the Board of Management.
Read moreCalling all JB Branch members! The 2nd Annual General Meeting of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2015, starting at 2.00 pm, NEO Centre Johor Bahru. All registered Branch members are invited to this important meeting for updates on the Society’s and Branch’s development in 2014, as well as upcoming plans for 2015. Thank you and metta.
Read moreCalling all KL Branch members! The 2nd Annual General Meeting of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch will be held on Saturday, 28 February 2015, starting at 9.00 am, NEO Centre Happy Garden. All registered Branch members are invited to this important meeting for updates on the Society’s and Branch’s development in 2014, as well as upcoming plans for 2015. Thank you and metta.
Read moreOn Saturday 14 February, Nalanda Buddhist Society Sungai Petani Branch successfully held its 2nd Annual General Meeting. The meeting was also attended by Nalanda’s Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng, Honorary Secretary Sis. Buddhini Tan, and Bro. Charlie Teng, representing the Board of Management.
Read moreOn Thursday 12 February, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Secretary Sis. Sumedha and member Dr. Song Wai Leng visited the Asian Institute of Medicine, Science & Technology (AIMST) for the first outreach programme on its main campus in Bedong, Kedah.
Read moreCalling all SP Branch members! The 2nd Annual General Meeting of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch will be held on Saturday, 14 February 2015, starting at 2.00 pm. The meeting will be held at Central Kedah Buddhist Association. All registered Branch members are invited to this important meeting for updates on the Society’s and Branch’s development in 2014, as well as upcoming plans for 2015. Thank you and metta.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 February, Nalanda’s monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (alms-around) Programme was held for the first time in 2015 at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets. Volunteers and devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur at 7.00am to start the day with Pūja and chanting before proceeding to the nearby Sri Petaling market at 8.30am and subsequently, to Happy Garden market at 9.30am. The ‘Pindacāra’ was carried out successfully with devotees and members of the public waiting in line for the arrival of the three venerable monks to offer cooked food.
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