Family Fun Fair volunteers are all ready to welcome and serve the community this Sunday 28 July, having completed the Volunteer Briefing sessions held in the past two weeks, in high spirits. Volunteers across all the teams including logistics, stall managers, stall assistants and youths are now familiarised with their duties and look forward to extending their support as well as they can. See you at Nalanda Centre this weekend!
Read moreSince June this year, a group of 30 young working adults have been gathering monthly at Nalanda Book Café Community Centre, to explore how to achieve overall well-being. Integrating sharings by corporate leaders and peer-group discussions, the youths have been learning how to build harmonious relationships, pursue positive growth and overcome challenges.
Read moreThis morning, 13 July, 9 Nalanda youths and Nalanda leader Sis. Evelyn Chow visited Tzu Chi Recycling Centre in Seri Kembangan to learn and understand the types of materials which can be recycled as well as the proper ways to prepare them after use. With this knowledge and hands-on learning experience, the youths are upskilling themselves to reduce waste at the upcoming Family Fun Fair through cleaning and recycling.
Read moreFrom 5 to 7 July, Nalanda Youth Centre welcomed friends from DAYWA (Dhamma Assembly for Young Working Adults - Singapore) to visit Nalanda and Wisdom Park. They are the organising committee for the upcoming August meditation retreat, and specially arranged this 'reconnaissance' trip to prepare for the retreat whilst also joining the learning programmes at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreFrom 7 to 9 June, Nalanda members hosted 17 youths from Singapore Buddhist Mission (SBM) on their overseas service trip to Kuala Lumpur. SBM Youth is a fellowship of young and vibrant Buddhists and focuses it activities on balancing spiritual pursuits with youthful living.
Read moreOn Saturday, 25 May, over 60 students and youths spent a day learning and cultivating mindfulness with Ven. Ajahn Dton Dhirapanno, co-abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm, Ubon Ratchathani. It was an inspiring gathering of youths aged 16-23 eager to learn and practise the Buddha’s teachings of Peace in conjunction with the Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda.
Read moreIn conjunction with Buddha Day Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre organised a special Forum for Young Working Adults on Thursday, 23 May. More than 70 participants gathered at Nalanda Centre to learn and discuss with a panel of seasoned professionals featuring Bro Tan Say Kee (Director of Jurukur Jitu Runding), Bro. Soh Lian Seng (Partner, Head of Tax in KPMG Malaysia) and Sis. See Hui Shien (Director of Application in Biomed Global).
Read moreThis morning, Nalanda members and volunteers warmly welcomed Ajahn Dton Dhirapanno to Nalanda Centre. Ajahn Dton is conducting the Youth Cultivation Day programme today for students of ages 16 to 23, to introduce them to meditation, as well as guide them towards maintaining calm and peace during challenges and demanding times. We wish the students fruitful learning today.
Read moreThe final session of the ‘Happy Young Adults’ programme was held just this Tuesday 14 May, at the Nalanda Book Café Community Centre. From being strangers 3 months ago, to now being good friends, participants gathered to learn from Bro. Tan Siang Chye on ‘Living a Meaningful Life’.
Read moreIn conjunction with Buddha Day B.E. 2568, Nalanda Youth Centre is hosting a special forum for young working adults on Thursday 23 May at Nalanda Centre. The forum which starts at 8pm is for youths of ages 23 to 35, to learn from a panel of seasoned corporate and professionals on the role that we play to foster harmony at work and in our lives.
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