Nalanda Dhamma School

20 February 2024

“Tea-Offering Ceremony’ & Sunday Morning Service

We joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join us this Sunday 25 February for the annual “Tea-Offering Ceremony” and Gratitude Day, in conjunction with the Lunar New Year.  Hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School, this endearing tradition gives us an opportunity to express our appreciation to our parents, teachers and elders for their support and care. 

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3 February 2024

Family Dhamma School – Testimony by Parents

In 2023, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch launched the inaugural Family Dhamma School, a unique platform where parents and children learn Dhamma together, nurturing family well-being and spiritual progress. Watch this video as parents share their enriching experiences and progress over the year.

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22 January 2024

Parents learn to ‘Connect before Correct’

On Sunday 21 January, Nalanda Dhamma School organised a Parenting Workshop where parents explored how effective communication can develop a positive parent-child relationship, and strengthen children’s ability to learn independently.  Dhamma speaker and counsellor, Bro. Aggaphala Yap guided participants with interactive activities, group discussions and role-play to foster a collaborative learning experience.

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19 January 2024

Second National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers

Nalanda Buddhist Society and Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM) are organising the second National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers with the theme ‘Education of the Heart’.  This 4-day 3-night camp is a platform for Dhamma School teachers to learn and discuss ways to enhance approaches in sharing the Buddha's teachings in a systematic and engaging manner to the younger generation. 

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5 January 2024

Growth and progress at Dhamma School Honours Day

On Sunday 31 December 2023, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators, volunteers, students, and their parents gathered for the joyful annual School Appreciation and Honours Day at Nalanda Centre.  This long-held tradition was a time for everyone to reflect and rejoice in their learning, personal growth and selfless service throughout the year.

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2 January 2024

‘Family Dhamma School’ starts in Johor Bahru

Good news for our friends in the south – ‘Nalanda Family Dhamma School’ will be launched at Nalanda Johor Bharu Branch!  This integrated programme offers a conducive platform for parents and children to come together for Dhamma learning and practice.  With the family being the primary social unit in all human societies, this provides an optimal way for the entire family to grow together spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.

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1 January 2024

Nalanda Dhamma School 19th Anniversary

Today, 1 January 2024 marks the 19th Anniversary of Nalanda Dhamma School.  To commemorate this special occasion, Nalanda members, facilitators and students gathered at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul to pay respects to our Spiritual Advisor, Ven. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero and venerable Sangha members there.

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31 December 2023

Dhamma Schools prepare for Honours Day

For the past weeks, Nalanda Dhamma Schools' facilitators and students have been working together to prepare for the their big event of the year – the “School Honours Day”!  Teenager and junior students, as well as Family Dhamma School students have been collaborating to show their appreciation to parents, facilitators, supporters and benefactors who have supported the Schools throughout the year.

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23 December 2023

Dhamma School Appreciation & Honours Day

Every year on 31 December, Nalanda Dhamma School observes its “Appreciation & Honours Day” with facilitators, students and parents coming together to express their gratitude for each other, and to thank everyone for their dedication to Dhamma learning.  This year, for the first time, parents and children of the inaugural intake of Family Dhamma School will also be part of this endearing programme.

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21 December 2023

Family Dhamma School learns Buddhist culture

Last weekend, from 16 to 17 December, Nalanda Family Dhamma School hosted a Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park for their students, a very welcomed trip for the families after two joyful visits there earlier this year.  Guided by the School’s facilitators, the group of 60 were immersed in Dhamma living and deepened their understanding of Buddhist culture and its importance in our spiritual cultivation.

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