Nalanda Youth Centre

23 March 2025

‘Happy Young adults’ learn about staying motivated at work

On Tuesday 11 March, the Happy Young Adults’ Programme continued with their learning session on ‘Sustaining Motivation at Work’ by Mr. Lok Eng Hong, a corporate leader in the banking industry. Gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden, the youths first reflected on factors that motivate and demotivate us at work, finding many similarities amongst themselves.

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21 March 2025

Building meaningful connections guided by the Dhamma

On Sunday 16 March, Nalanda Youth Centre warmly welcomed university students from Xiamen University Malaysia Buddhist Society for a meaningful gathering on the topic of "Blessings in Life." Their visit began with the Patron’s Day joint service, followed by  fellowship activities and an inspiring Dhamma sharing by Sis. Sunanda. She shared insights from the Maṅgala Sutta, highlighting three essential qualities for cultivating blessings—Gāravo (reverence) towards teachers and parents, Nivāto (humility) in letting go of ego, and Santutthī (contentment) in overcoming greed and attachment.

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10 March 2025

‘Happy Young Adults’ starts with Well-being

On Tuesday 4 March, Nalanda Youth Centre started its 8-week ‘Happy Young Adults’ Programme, a platform dedicated for young adults, to learn to thrive and overcome stress at work and in life. Held at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden, young working adults from different industries gather to learn from corporate leaders and professionals, reflecting on how they can apply their lives to the Dhamma.

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7 March 2025

A blessed Sunday learning with Ven. Ajahn Pavaro

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.

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25 February 2025

Learning & fellowship for young working adults

On Tuesday 18 February, Young Working Adults group of Nalanda Youth Centre came together for their monthly gathering, a support group to draw strength from the Buddha-Dhamma to overcome work-life challenges.

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24 February 2025

A day of discovery – Youth orientation day

On Sunday, 16 February, Nalanda Youth Centre organised an Orientation Day to welcome new youths and Nalanda Dhamma School graduates who expressed their interest in learning and serving through the Nalanda Youth Centre platform.

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15 February 2025

Nalanda Youth Centre Orientation Day tomorrow

A reminder to all registered participants of Nalanda Youth Centre's Orientation Day that the session will take place tomorrow from 1.30 – 3.00pm. Lunch will be provided at 12pm. See you there!

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14 February 2025

Come learn at ‘Happy Young Adults’ programme

We invite you to come and join the ‘Happy Young Adults’ Programme, organised by Nalanda Youth Centre for young adults to learn how to thrive and overcome stress at work and in life, and to excel in well-being.  This programme which runs on Tuesdays from 4 March for three months,  is a platform for young working adults to equip themselves with principles and ways to handle difficulties in life.

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24 January 2025

Youths’ mindful hike with good friends

On Sunday 12 January, Nalanda Youth Centre brought its Youth Sunday Service outdoors with a mindful hike for the group to connect with nature at Bukit Serdang and strengthen bonds of friendship to start the year well.

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19 January 2025

Young Working Adults discuss wise associations at work

On Tuesday 14 January, the Young Working Adults gathered for their first meeting of 2025 at the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The youths joyfully reunited with good friends and meet new friends to continue in their learning to apply Dhamma at the workplace with Bro. Lee Kong Foo, who shared about associating with the wise to build meaningful connections at work.

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