Nalanda Institute

12 April 2023

Joyful learning with good friends at BPS 104

In the past weeks, participants of BPS 104 have been engaged in joyful learning at the basic Buddhist studies course in Mandarin.  Having completed seven of the eight sessions at NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani, they have forged friendships as they reflect on the lectures and share their insights with each other.

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31 March 2023

Registration closed for ‘Entering the Stream and Beyond’ Workshop

Registration for the 'Entering the Stream and Beyond' Workshop in July 2023, is now closed as all available seats have been taken. Successful applicants have been notified through e-mail, to proceed with the next steps in preparing for this workshop. May your preparations be smooth and we look forward to welcoming you at Wisdom Park. Thank you.

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22 December 2022

Register for BPS 104 – Buddhist Course in Mandarin

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering BPS 104, a basic Buddhist Studies course in Mandarin which introduces Dhamma learning in a structured and systematic way.  The course consists of seven classes and will be held at new Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre, Happy Garden on Saturdays from 2.30pm to 5.30pm, from 25 February 2023.  There will also be a 2-day 1-night experiential programme in May.

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11 October 2022

A new experience for new Buddhists

On 1 to 2 October, 60 participants and volunteers of the recently completed courses – BPS 104 Buddhist Studies in Mandarin and Svagatam Inspiring Programme joined a two-day retreat at Wisdom Park to deepen their Dhamma learning and experience aspects of the Buddhist way of life. We rejoice in the spirit of learning and service of everyone.

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4 October 2022

Double celebration at convocation

On Saturday 24 September, Nalanda Institute Malaysia held a Convocation Ceremony and Gratitude Day for graduates of two of its courses this year, BPS 306 Certificate in Buddhist Studies and BPS 104 Buddhist Studies in Mandarin.  Family and friends gathered in support of our 80 new Buddhists who diligently completed the courses and assignments over the past months.

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17 September 2022

Convocation Ceremony and Gratitude Day

Nalanda Institute Malaysia will host a Convocation Ceremony this Saturday 24 September, from 3 pm to 5 pm, for graduates of BPS306 Certificate in Buddhist Studies and BPS 104 Buddhist Studies in Mandarin, both classes of 2022.  We would like to congratulate all students for your diligent efforts to complete these courses.  

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30 July 2022

Uniting as a Dhamma community

On Sunday 17 July, Nalandians welcomed leaders and members of the Buddhist community to Nalanda Centre for a Dhamma Forum, held in conjunction with Dhamma Day B.E. 2566 .  To introduce the forum topic ‘Growing a Dhamma community’, the keynote address by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama set the context of how the pandemic had affected the community, and what can we do to come back stronger than before, both personally and collectively. 

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6 July 2022

Dhamma Forum on ‘Growing a Dhamma Community’

In conjunction with ‘Dhamma Day’- the occasion when the Buddha first preached the Dhamma to His first five disciples in Sarnath, 2,600 years ago, we joyfully invite you to join us for the morning service and a Dhamma Forum on Sunday 17 July starting at 9 am.

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4 July 2022

Experiential learning for BPS 306 participants

On 18 & 19 June, 50 participants and volunteers of BPS 306 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies joined a two-day retreat at Wisdom Park hosted by Nalanda Institute. Having completed the series of lectures, assignments, reflections and evaluation, participants had the opportunity to experience for themselves aspects of the Buddhist way of life, and also deepen their Dhamma learning.

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1 July 2022

15th Anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia

Nalanda Institute has reached another milestone. Fifteen years is really a relatively short time for an organization to achieve its goals, but Nalanda Institute has managed to serve the Buddhist cause to the best of its abilities through “Education, Development, Propagation”. Dedicated to educating the community, we are proud to state that as of today, more than 15,000 participants have benefitted from our range of programmes.

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