Nalanda Branch & NEO Centre

11 December 2024

Wishing Johor members a safe journey in Thailand

24 members and core volunteers of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch have commenced their study tour to Thailand from 11 to 16 December. The group will explore Buddhist sites and monuments in Bangkok and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. The tour is led by Nalanda leaders Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap. We wish them safe travels and a joyful learning experience.

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3 December 2024

Family Dhamma Schools in KL and JB conclude their school year

Family Dhamma Schools at NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru concluded the 2024 school year on 24 and 30 November respectively.  Reflecting on their Dhamma learning journey, parents and children both shared their gratitude in being able to learn with the guidance of kalyana mittas, develop new friendship and grow closer as a family.

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28 November 2024

Parenting Workshop by Bro. Aggaphala Yap

As parents, our role to nurture our children requires much patience, care and effort.  We invite you to join the Parenting Workshop in Mandarin themed “Guiding our children toward Goodness” (走进孩子的内心世界—引导孩子向善) to better understand your child’s thoughts and emotions, so that we can guide them to cultivate and hone positive characters.  We will also explore effective communication and enhancing closer relationships.

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23 November 2024

Community gathers for learning today

Today, Nalanda Centre and the Society branches are buzzing with activity as communities from the north to the south gather for their learning programmes. Nalanda Education and Outreach (NEO) Centre in Sungai Petani hosted the Saturday Morning Service featuring a Dhamma talk by Bro. Ananda Fong, whilst Family Dhamma School parents and children gathered for their final session of the year in NEO Centre Johor Bahru.

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7 November 2024

Register for ‘Family Dhamma School’ in Johor Bahru

Good news for our friends in the south – registration for Family Dhamma School in Johor Bharu is now open!  This integrated programme offers a conducive platform for parents and children to come together for Dhamma learning and practice. Learning as a family enables parents to strengthen connection with our children while growing together in wholesome values and achieving domestic bliss. 

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7 November 2024

Venerable nuns on alms-round in O.U.G. & Happy Garden

On Saturday 2 November, the Buddhist community came together to offer alms to venerable nuns during the monthly Pindacāra programme organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch.  A familiar practice for many at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets, market goers and stall operators offered their requisites generously to the nuns.

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5 November 2024

Dhamma-Living Camp for Families in Johor

Nalanda warmly invites you to join the upcoming Dhamma-Living Camp for Families in Johor!  This camp will be held from 21 to 23 December 2024 at Dhamma Light Meditation Center, Pontian, Johor.  The camp offers parents and children a unique opportunity to deepen family bonds, connect with nature, and explore how the Buddha’s Teachings can enhance family well-being.  Highlights include engaging learning sessions and enjoyable family-bonding activities, making this a meaningful experience for all.

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21 October 2024

Hosting Firefly Mission on study tour of Bujang Valley

From 18 to 19 October, Nalanda leaders from Serdang and Sungai Petani branch hosted Firefly Mission Singapore on their inaugural study tour of Bujang Valley, Kedah.  The group led by Firefly Mission Deputy President Bro. Arnold Lee, was warmly welcomed at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre Sungai Petani as this yearly reunion has been an endearing tradition as part of their annual Kathina Tour to Northern Malaysia.

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20 October 2024

Lighting up the Peninsula with Dhamma programmes

In the past three days, Nalanda members and volunteers have been privileged to host 11 Dhamma programmes for over 450 people across Peninsula Malaysia!  This wonderful weekend started from Friday 18 October, with welcoming our good friends from Firefly Mission Singapore for a study tour of Bujang Valley in Sungai Petani and also hosting Chempaka Buddhist Lodge 千百家佛教居士林 for a Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park.

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15 October 2024

Registration for Dhamma School now opens

Learning Dhamma is essential for the wholesome development of mind and character to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.  Nalanda Dhamma School has thus been serving this purpose; to provide holistic Buddhist education to the younger generations by imparting them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and most importantly, religious and moral values.  Ultimately, students are independently equipped for worldly responsibilities and are set to eventually experience spiritual awakening in their lives.

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