Appreciation

16 May 2022

Happy Teachers’ Day

When we think of the influential people in our lives, often we recollect our teachers, who  shone a light on what we have yet to understand, and honed us in knowledge and skills.  Teachers are also our cheerleaders who patiently motivate and guide us to be better people.  Every learner needs honourable educators whom they can look up to as beacons of goodness and integrity.

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16 May 2022

Thank you for a joyous ‘Buddha Day’ Observance

Nalanda Buddhist Society Management and members would like to express our appreciation to you for joining us to celebrate Buddha Day this year.  This was our first year of physical Wesak observance since lockdowns were implemented in 2020, made possible because of Malaysia’s transition into the Covid-19 endemic phase.

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8 May 2022

Happy Mother’s Day

A mother is our first and foremost carer, shouldering the responsibility for our well-being.  Often putting our needs before her own, she shapes our attitude, values and morals with the hope that we will make the best decisions at every turn of our life.  Even as sacrifices form a daily part of her life, her wish is simply for us to be happy and successful.  Her impact is also wide reaching, as the future of society in a large way is affected by all our mothers’ teaching.

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1 May 2022

Celebrating Nalanda’s 19th Anniversary

1 May is dedicated as Nalanda Day, a special day to commemorate the anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s establishment in 2003.  I take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our Dhamma teachers near and far, members, benefactors, volunteers and devotees for your continuous care, support and encouragement.

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2 April 2022

Members rejoice at 19th AGM

The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia was successfully held on Sunday, 20 March at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang.  Members received reports detailing the  Society’s programmes in 2021 and discussed plans for the coming year, as the country starts to open up from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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28 March 2022

9th AGM of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch

On Saturday 12 March, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani (SP) Branch gathered for their 9th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre SP.  Supporting this important meeting were Nalanda Board of Management members, President Sis. Buddhini Tan and Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng.  Members received updates on the Branch’s activities in 2021 which remained largely on-line due to the Covid-19 pandemic, before voting for the new 2022 – 2024 Branch Management Committee.  

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18 March 2022

Today, 18 March is Nalanda Patron’s Day

‘Nalanda Patron’s Day’ is an annual programme to commemorate and appreciate all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education.  On ‘Patron’s Day’, Nalanda members and devotees offer pūja for the well-being of our benefactors, past and present.  We also transfer merits to those who have passed away.

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15 March 2022

Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch’s 9th AGM

Members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered in good spirits for their 9th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 6 March. After members received updates on the activities in 2021, they proceeded to elect the Branch Management Committee for 2022 – 2024.

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13 March 2022

9th AGM of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch

On Sunday 6 March, members of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch joyfully gathered for their 9th Annual General Meeting held at Nalanda Centre.  During the meeting, members celebrated the continuous learning spirit they forged with the community over the past year through on-line programmes.

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16 January 2022

30 years on, Ajahn Chah’s legacy continues to echo today

16 January 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of Ajahn Chah’s passing, one of the most esteemed and influential Buddhist teachers in the modern era.  A doyen of the ‘forest tradition’, Ajahn Chah led an unassuming and austere life as a true ‘bhikkhu’.  Teaching from his own direct experiences, he related Dhamma in effective but simple ways, often using analogies which continue to be echoed today.

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