On Sunday 23 February, the community gathered together for Samaggi Sunday Service to delve into Dhamma teachings with Ven. Ajahn Pavaro. Venerable initially trained at Sitavana Forest Monastery and later spent significant years in Thailand at Anandagiri Monastery with Ajahn Achalo. He currently resides at Tisarana Monastery in Ontario, Canada.
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 moreLast Saturday, 15 February, the local community at Seri Kembangan gathered in a festive mood at the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme. This round, volunteers were joined by Nalanda Dhamma School students, as a reward for their teamwork during the School’s Orientation Camp.
Read moreOn Sunday, 16 February, new parents of Nalanda Dhamma School students attended the first session of the Parents Induction Programme (PIP) at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Sis. See Hui Shien, Director of Nalanda Dhamma School, welcomed them warmly and introduced the Buddhist spiritual path, highlighting how education and cultivation can bring about personal and family transformation.
Read moreFrom 14 to 16 February, over 80 students and facilitators of Nalanda Dhamma School came together for an enriching stay-in programme at Nalanda Centre. The programme served as a warm introduction for students, helping them understand the purpose of Dhamma School while fostering the spirit of kalyāṇamittatā (spiritual friendship).
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 moreThe new school year for Nalanda Dhamma School in Sri Serdang and Family Dhamma School at NEO Centre KL started last Sunday 9 February. It was the perfect opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of gratitude amid the Lunar New Year celebrations, and express their thanks to their loved ones, especially their parents.
Read moreJust last Sunday 9 February, Nalanda members, devotees, youths, Dhamma School parents and students came together for the endearing annual Tea-ceremony, a time to show gratitude and give thanks to our parents and elders in conjunction with the Lunar New Year.
Read moreTomorrow, Sunday 9 February, marks the first school session of the year, and we are happy to welcome both new and returning students to Nalanda Dhamma School in Sri Serdang and Family Dhamma School in Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreAs the new school term approaches, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators are eagerly preparing to welcome students for the 2025 sessions. Through a combination of focused training programmes and detailed planning, our dedicated facilitators are committed to ensuring a rewarding and impactful learning experience for all students.
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