On Saturday 31 October, Nalanda Dhamma School held its first forum for parents at Nalanda Centre to address the challenges being faced by mums and dads today. Guest speaker Bro. Aggaphala Yap talked about the importance of ‘Positive Parenting’ and how it could be practised.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 November, 50 students aged between 13 and 17 years old sat for the annual Nalanda Dhamma School examination. They were tested on their basic knowledge of Buddhist scriptures, including ‘Dhammapada’ verses in Pāli Language, and devotional chanting, following 10 intensive study sessions which started in September.
Read moreIt’s that time of year again, when thousands of students will be sitting for the SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) examination. To give moral support to Nalanda Dhamma School (NDS) students who are taking the examinations, NDS organised a get together on Saturday, 24 October to motivate and boost the confidence of the students, as well as foster the spirit of kalyana mitta among the officers, students and Nalanda Youth Centre members.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 September, Nalanda Buddhist Society Founder Bro. Tan was invited to give two motivational talks to the staff of Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School (BISDS) at the Buddhist Māha Vihāra, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. The talks were attended by 45 BISDS staff members, as well as six facilitators and four students from Nalanda Dhamma School.
Read moreOn 30 August, Nalandians gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in their uniforms to observe ‘Samaggi Day’ during Service Sunday. In remembrance of our late teacher Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero, Branch Chairman Bro. David Yap recollected how the great qualities of the much-respected and beloved late venerable had inspired him.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, Nalanda Dhamma School (NDS) organized a Sports Day at Kolej 11, Universiti Putra Malaysia. The Sports Day aimed to promote physical well-being, and to strengthen the unity and friendship among the School members. Nalandian youths with majority of them from the Alumni of NDS actively participated in the event.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 July, Nalanda Dhamma School (NDS) facilitators and parents came together at Nalanda Centre for a meeting to update on students’ progress. Director of NDS, Sis. Sunanda Ong emphasized the importance of inculcating faith (in the Buddha-Dhamma) in our children. Read more
During the recent school holidays from 9 to 11 June, Nalanda Dharma School (NDS) organized special study groups for 3 batches of students to enhance their doctrinal knowledge as well as to prepare them for the Dharma School’s year-end examinations.
Read moreDuring the recent school break, eight Nalanda Dharma School (NDS) student officers* participated in a stay-in and training programme at Nalanda Youth Centre from 6 to 8 June. Throughout the 3-day programme, the officers were given opportunities to improve their leadership skills, understand their roles and responsibilities as officers, and to form stronger bonds of friendship with one another.
Read moreFollowing the advice of Nalanda President to dedicate merits to victims of the recent Sabah earthquake, Nalanda Dharma School students organized a special service yesterday (Monday, 8 June) in honour of those who died in the tragedy. Also present at the remembrance service were Founder Bro. Tan, School Director Sis. Sunanda Ong, and several Nalandian officers.
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