18 March 2013 marks the 95th birth anniversary of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor, the Most Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thero. This day is also Nalanda Patron’s Day, an annual event to commemorate and appreciate all our donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda over the years.
Read moreSunday, 17 March was Nalanda Patron’s Day Observance. We were privileged to commemorate this day with our friends from Singapore Buddhist Fellowship. Together, we listened to and discussed the Dhamma with Mr. Benny Liow, as he spoke on the topic of 'Morality' (Sila).
Read moreThe Buddha image sits on a high platform in the middle of the Shrine hall, greeting all visitors to Nalanda with perfect equanimity and compassion. On 16 March, members of Singapore Buddhist Fellowship (BF) arrived at Nalanda Centre to a warm welcome and hearty lunch. They were then guided on a tour of the building before proceeding to a “Meet-the-Author” session with Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama.
Read moreThe Management Committee of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia has called for the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nalanda members, to be held on Sunday, 24 March 2013, starting at 9.00am.
Read moreOn 10 March, Nalanda Youth Centre concluded the first batch of National Service Trainees’ Service Sunday for 2013. The Trainees participated in the reflection and recollection session to recall their journey in Nalanda.
Read moreOn Saturday, 9 March, a Volunteer Induction Programme was organised to introduce new volunteers to Nalanda’s culture and high service quality. During the 4-hour session, Sis. Buddhini, Sis. Santi and Sis. Faith took turns to present the volunteer guidelines and facilitate group discussions. It was a fruitful workshop and by the end of it, everyone was feeling like a V.I.P.!
Read moreText by Lee Kong Foo & Faith Teh | Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng 1 May 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia. At Nalanda, we believe in providing Holistic Education for Integral Human Development. With the imparting of knowledge, training of skills, cultivation of values, and transmission of culture, the aim of holistic education is to transform a person to be more compassionate and wise; promoting peace, harmony and well-being, in the world within and around us!
Read moreOn 11 March 2011, one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history shook Japan to its core. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami devastated Northeastern Japan – it resulted in the death of 15,881 people, and caused untold damages to properties and livelihood. Horrified Japanese, and the entire shocked world, rallied to support and aid the victims of this great disaster.
Read moreAjahn Tiradhammo from Canada visited Nalanda Centre and delivered an insightful Dhamma talk this evening. Venerable Ajahn is a senior monk in Ajahn Chah’s Thai forest monk tradition. On arrival at 6.15pm, Ajahn was received by a group of Nalandian officers and volunteers. He later had a conversation with Bro.Tan, before being taken on a tour of Nalanda Centre by Sis. Nandini and Bro. Andrew Lee. Anumodana!
Read moreThe FUN is back! On 23 February, Nalanda Youth Centre conducted the fifth session of Fellowship Undergraduate Night. It was a wonderful reunion for the youths especially with the spirit of Chinese New Year still lingering.
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