On Saturday 27 February, a team of 10 Nalandians comprising President Sis. Evelyn, Dhamma School Director Sis. Sunanda, Sis. Joanne, and youths helped to pack food for the needy at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long campus. The event was organised by the UTAR Sungai Long Buddhist Society, in collaboration with the international hunger-relief organisation, ‘Stop Hunger Now’.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 February, Nalandian youths held an enjoyable Lunar New Year gathering at Nalanda Youth Centre. The potluck dinner was simple, yet the food tasted delicious in the company of good friends. The evening’s activities included offerings to the Three Jewels and chanting, as well as a talk by special guest – Nalanda founder Bro Tan.
Read moreOn Thursday 4 February, a small group of Nalandian youths gathered just before the Chinese New Year holidays for an insightful learning on one of the Buddha’s profound teaching – the Paṭicca Samuppāda (Dependent Origination). The session which was guided by Sis. Sunanda had everyone thinking about the cause of our ‘existence’.
Read moreOn Friday 15 January, seven teacher trainees from the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Buddhist Society visited Nalanda Centre on a familiarisation tour. The trainees were accompanied by IPG Buddhist Society’s teacher-adviser Bro. Johnny Tan, and lecturer Bro. K. J. Teo. They were hosted by Nalanda youths who received their guests warmly and made them feel most welcome.
Read moreOn Saturday 9 January, the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Buddhist Society invited representatives from Nalanda Youth Centre (NYC) to visit them. Nalanda youths were warmly welcomed by the teacher-adviser of IPG Buddhist Society, Bro. Johnny, and several teacher trainees. The purpose of their visit was to foster spiritual friendship and to forge closer ties between NYC and IPG Buddhist Society.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 January, 180 students of Nalanda Dhamma School and members of Nalanda Youth Centre went on an enjoyable outing at Putrajaya’s Botanical Gardens. The students spent a glorious day in the open learning the meaning of kalyāna-mittatā (spiritual friendship) through healthy outdoor activities.
Read moreOn Sunday 17 January, Nalanda Youth Centre held its weekly morning service which was very well-attended by youths from local universities and colleges. The activities included games and music to foster friendships. The ‘Dhamma Chat’ segment was conducted by Nalanda Dhamma School Director Sis. Sunanda.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre started the New Year with a one-day meditation retreat on 9 January. 126 youths from Malaysia and overseas gathered for the retreat which was guided by Nalanda founder, Bro Tan. The participants benefited from the spiritually uplifting event and agreed that it was a great way to start the New Year!
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre started the year with a lively gathering of new and old members last Sunday (3 January) for an induction programme. The high-spirited youngsters had plenty of fun getting to know each other and strengthening their bonds of friendship.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre officers went to NEO Centre Johor Bahru to recharge, re-energise, and align their direction and plans for the coming year at their annual ‘Fuel-Up’ Camp from 11 to 13 December. It was a fruitful gathering and the youth officers are now highly motivated to lead the Youth Centre forward.
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