Earlier this morning, Nalandians from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur gathered at Nalanda Centre for pūja at 7am. It marked the beginning of their journey north for the 4th National Nalanda Members’ Convention in Kedah. The convention also coincides with the Officiating Ceremony of Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Sungai Petani.
Read moreOver the last few days, the fantastic ‘Mangala Squad’ comprising Nalandians from Kedah, Serdang and Kuala Lumpur congregated at NEO Centre Sungai Petani for a big cleaning exercise. The Centre is almost completed with just some furniture and equipment to be installed.
Read moreEvery year, ‘Nalanda Education Day’ is celebrated around 11 December with a series of Dhamma programmes for adults, teenagers, and children. This date marks the anniversary of the launching of Nalanda’s “Education Philosophy” – which calls for a holistic approach in education, balancing and combining knowledge, skills, values and culture, hence leading to integral development of people.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members extend our felicitations and warmest wishes to Venerable Sri Pandita Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Māha Nāyaka Thero on his 88th birthday, today! Popularly known as ‘Bhante G’, Ven. Gunaratana is a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher and author of several influential works, such as the best-selling ‘Mindfulness in Plain English’.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 September, volunteers and stall operators of the recent ‘Nalanda Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru were invited to an appreciation dinner for their contribution towards the success of the event, as well as to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 September, Nalandians in the Klang Valley gathered at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang for their monthly Members’ Day. As it was also the Mid-Autumn Festival, Nalanda Buddhist Society President Sis. Evelyn Chow likened the gathering to a family reunion, remarking that unity and harmony are values highly regarded in Buddhism.
Read moreDear friends, Nalanda’s ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru held yesterday was undoubtedly a great success! More than 2,000 people participated in the Fair, with many devotees visiting NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the first time.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre was ‘buzzing’ with various programmes and activities from Level 1 to Level 4, besides the usual Junior Dhamma Class at Nalanda House, and Service Sunday for young adults at Nalanda Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, Bro. Benny Liow shared his unforgettable memoirs of the late Ven. Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. He remembers with gratitude the late venerable as a spiritual father to him.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, volunteers and stall operators of the recent ‘Nalanda Family Fun Fair’ 2015 were invited to an appreciation lunch for their contribution towards the success of the event. The Organising Chairperson, Sis. Evelyn expressed her deep appreciation for their continuous support.
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