On Saturday, 31 August, nine teams of teenagers aged 13 to 16 from five Dhamma schools came together to participate in a friendly competition – the “Young Buddhist Quiz” at Nalanda Centre. The 36 students were representing Bandar Utama Buddhist Society Sunday Dhamma School, BMSM Samadhi Vihara, Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society Sunday Dhamma School, Nalanda Dharma School, and Shah Alam Buddhist Society Sunday Dhamma School.
Read moreThe Buddhist Community Alliance (BCA) Dhamma School teachers and students had a wonderful get-together on Sunday, 25 August 2013 at Nalanda Centre. Friends from Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society, Seremban Sudhamma Buddhist Society, Sungai Long Buddhist Society and Nalanda Buddhist Society reunited for a day of joint Sunday Service and learning.
Read moreOn 18 August, Nalanda Dharma School conducted a Facilitators’ Training Programme to enhance teaching skills. 11 facilitators from both the Sri Serdang and Happy Garden branches enjoyed a day full of sharing, learning, and team-bonding! Through various interactive activities and group discussions, the Dharma School facilitators gained more understanding of teaching, and build greater trust between each other. It was indeed a rewarding and enriching day for them!
Read moreNalanda Dharma School students had a stay-in programme from 15 – 17 August during the recent school holidays. Over 3 days, 22 young participants practised living and learning as a community. Along with daily chanting and meditation, there were regular Dhamma sessions with Sis. Sunanda Ong, Director of Nalanda Dharma School.
Read moreA most inspiring ‘Dhamma Appreciation Night’ was recently held on 24 May to celebrate the Wesak full-moon Buddha Day. The dynamic performances that evening delighted the audience with its youthful zest and brilliant comedic effects. The night’s 3 performances were specially presented by a team of dedicated young Nalandians, who were ably guided by Nalanda Institute’s Director, Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition is one of the highlights of Nalanda’s Wesak Observance. From handcrafted exhibits to photographs, messages of the Dhamma are illustrated through visual presentations to stimulate reflection from the viewer’s perspective.
Read moreOver a three-day period from 26 – 28 March, Nalanda Dharma School organised a Stay-in Programme for our junior students from the Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur (KL) branch. As part of the stay-in, the students had an outing to the KL Bird Park, lunch at Lake Gardens, and visited the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB).
Read moreHow well do your children know the Dhamma? Nalanda Institute Malaysia is organising The Young Buddhist Quiz on 31 August 2013. This friendly competition is open to Malaysian youths aged 13 - 16.
Read moreEducation can take place beyond the classroom. On 10 March, students of Nalanda Dharma School had an outing to the Kuala Lumpur Crafts Complex to broaden their horizons on the handicraft industry. Apart from visiting the exhibitions, students were also given a chance to try their hands on making some simple crafts.
Read moreNalanda Dharma School facilitators and students are currently busy repairing, repainting and preparing Nalanda House to welcome the new school year in January 2013. Starting today and over the weekend, they are hard at work to ensure a conducive and welcoming environment for facilitators and students alike to learn the Dhamma.
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