In just one month’s time, Nalanda Buddhist Society will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on 1 May 2023. Established in 2003, with our name bestowed by our late teacher and spiritual adviser, Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, we have been focussing on providing holistic Buddhist education opportunities based on Buddha-Dhamma.
Read moreRegistration 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.
Read moreSince Sunday 19 March, over 70 parents and children have been learning together at Family Dhamma School, held at NEO KL in Happy Garden. This weekly programme is newly launched in conjunction with Nalanda's 20th Anniversary, to provide a learning platform for both parents and children to grow spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 March, members of Nalanda Buddhist Society gathered for the 20th Annual General Meeting at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Members reviewed updates on the past year’s activities and rejoiced in the increasing numbers of programmes as the Covid-19 endemic phase stabilised. In this milestone year for Nalanda, members also discussed the upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebrations and Buddha Day Observance, as everyone gears up to host leaders and members of the Buddhist community.
Read moreThe first session of ‘Happy Young Adults’ commences tomorrow, 28 March, at Nalanda Book Café Community Centre in Sri Petaling. Hosted by Nalanda Youth Centre, this 3-month programme is tailored for young adults to learn how to better cope with stress in life, and to excel in well-being. We look forward to welcoming registered participants to embark on this Dhamma learning journey together!
Read moreOn Sunday 12 March, we were honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Pavaro at Nalanda Centre, a day after the retreat led by Ajahn at Wisdom Park. In his Dhamma talk, Ajahn advised us to be relentless in our practise of the Noble Eightfold Path, even if we do not yet perceive the results which we expect.
Read moreToday marks the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan. This practice is intended to cultivate sensual restraint, reflection, discipline, and wholesomeness. With this cultivation, the minds of sincere practitioners will experience greater tranquility and peace.
Read moreFrom 9 to 11 March, 40 devotees and volunteers checked in at Wisdom Park for a meditation retreat conducted by Ven. Ajahn Pavaro. He gave instructions to retreatants on their practice before they alternated between hourly sitting and walking meditation, and over the next three days held daily ‘Q&A’ sessions to address their questions.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 March, Nalanda Free School teachers and volunteers gathered to prepare for the new school year, which starts today. The School’s Principal Dr. Chwee Fang and Coordinator Sis. Nandini, welcomed all teachers, thanking them for their time and effort to make a difference in the lives of the students, especially those who struggle with their learning.
Read moreSince early March, Nalanda branch members in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani have come together for their respective Branch Annual General Meetings to carry out their constitutional duties. Members reviewed the past year’s reports of their Management Committees and discussed plans for the year ahead as the endemic stage stabilizes.
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