Have you been looking for a structured and holistic way to understand the teachings of the Buddha? If you have, or know family and friends who will benefit from this opportunity to learn, we invite you to join this 12-session course – BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies which commences on Saturday 8 June.
Read moreOn Saturday 27 April, over 100 participants and volunteers of the Sigalovada Sutta (Digha Nikaya 31) Study Course in Mandarin completed their final session at all three Nalanda Branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia is offering a 12-session course – BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies – commencing 8 June 2024 in Malaysia. The course consists of four basic modules:
Read moreLast Saturday 16 March, over 100 participants, facilitators and volunteers commenced the first session of the Sigalovada Sutta’ (Digha Nikaya 31) Study Course in Mandarin. Held concurrently across all three Nalanda Branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani, this course is organised by Nalanda Institute Malaysia and provides an insight into the Buddha’s teachings about the laity’s duties and moral conduct.
Read moreOn the long holiday weekend of 11 to 13 November, Nalanda Institute Malaysia organised a special study tour for BPS204 - Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin participants to Bujang Valley, Kedah. Participants from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bharu and Sungai Petani explored the rich history of Buddhism in the north of the peninsula, led by Nalanda Institute Officer Sis. Sandy Lim.
Read moreEarly this morning, participants of BPS 204 – Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin, started their journey to Sungai Petani from both Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. This study trip forms part of their curriculum, to gain better understanding and insight into the arrival of Buddhism in Malaysia some 2,000 years ago. We wish the lecturers, participants and volunteers a safe and fruitful learning journey this weekend. Sadhu!
Read moreOn Saturday 14 October, participants of BPS 204 – Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin completed their final lecture in the series of eight. Since July, more than 80 participants have been diligently learning and reflecting on the Buddha’s teachings across Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani.
Read moreFor the last two Saturdays from 29 July, over 80 participants have been gathering at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani to continue their learning in BPS 204 Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin. The course is the first-ever conducted by Nalanda Institute.
Read moreThe second lecture of BPS 204 – Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin will be held this Saturday, 5 August at 2.30pm at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres in Happy Garden, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani. We encourage registered participants to arrive 15 minutes earlier for registration. We wish you a fruitful learning session.
Read moreIt is with much joy and profound gratitude that I write this message on the happy occasion of Nalanda Institute's 16th Anniversary. This remarkable milestone symbolizes many years of unwavering dedication to the study, practice, and dissemination of the Buddha’s sublime teachings. The first few months of this year witnessed many Buddhist organisations opening up for in-person activities. With the easing of restrictions, Buddhists have been able to meet face-to-face, keeping the fervour of kalyana mitta burning bright in our community. I do hope that we will soon close the unfortunate chapter of the Covid-19 pandemic with a deep measure of optimism.
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