On Saturday 1 March, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch members and volunteers joyfully conducted the monthly Pindacāra programme at O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, led by Ven. Rahula and Ven. Buddhananda. It is heartwarming to see marketgoers and traders, both new and regular, enthusiastically offering cooked food, fruits and requisites to the monks on alms-round. Nalanda members and volunteers also shared information regarding the Pindacāra programme, whilst encouraging onlookers to perform this good deed.
Read moreWe invite you to join us over the next two days to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings, and perform meritorious deeds of giving as well.
Read moreThe 12th Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) of Nalanda Johor Branch was held on Sunday 2 March, with 24 members in attendance. The meeting commenced with a warm welcoming speech from Branch Chairperson Sis. Ong Ai Geok who thanked all members for a fruitful year together. Sis. Livin Leow also represented the Society’s Board of Management to deliver an opening speech to J.B. members.
Read moreFrom 21 to 24 February, Nalanda members and volunteers were privileged to host Venerable Ajahn Sunando at Nalanda Centre. This is Ajahn’s first visit to Nalanda and we were happy to get better acquainted with Ajahn and receive his guidance throughout his stay.
Read moreOn 22 February, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch warmly welcomed over 40 returning students and new families to the first 2025 class of Family Dhamma School. The session began with a meaningful offering and communal chanting. To ‘break-the-ice’ everyone joined activities which fostered connections, familiarity and a sense of community.
Read moreNEO Centre Kuala Lumpur is honoured to host Venerable Jutipañño Mahāthero on Saturday, 8 March for a Dhamma teaching. A monk of Malaysian Chinese descent, Ven. Jutipañño was ordained at Wat Bhodhisampan, Chonburi in 1991. He returned to Malaysia from Thailand in 2000, and established Dhamma Light Meditation Centre at Api-Api, Johor, where he currently serves as its abbot. Ven. Jutipañño also previously served on the Monastic Advisory Panel of Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia.
Read moreOn Thursday February 20, Nalanda members and devotees warmly welcomed Venerable Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti to NEO Centre in Happy Garden for a Dhamma teaching. In today’s busy world where many become more interested in calming the mind, Ven. Dhammajoti aptly shared about the importance of Buddhist meditation and how we should approach it in a holistic manner.
Read moreJust yesterday, Saturday 22 February, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani (SP) Branch gathered for their 12th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre SP. Supporting this important meeting were Nalanda President Sis. Buddhinī Tan and Honorary Treasurer Sis. Lim Kah Hong.
Read moreThis Saturday, we warmly welcome students of the Nalanda Family Dhamma School to NEO Centre, Johor Bahru, for their first school session. This meaningful learning platform allows parents to deepen their connection with their children while growing together in wholesome values, fostering harmony, and nurturing a joyful home.
Read moreIn the coming weeks, Nalanda members will fulfill our constitutional duties again at the Annual General Meetings (A.G.M.). Nalanda branches will hold their A.G.M. at the respective branches, starting with Sungai Petani Branch at 2pm this Saturday 22 February, followed by Johor Bahru Branch at 2pm on Sunday 2 March, and Kuala Lumpur Branch at 9am on Saturday 8 March. Serdang Headquarters will hold the A.G.M. on 16 March at 2pm.
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