Johor Bahru

26 September 2025

Blessings of togetherness at J.B. Family Fun Fair

On Sunday 21 September, Nalanda members, Family Dhamma School students, devotees, volunteers together with family and friends travelled from all over Malaysia and even across the border for the Family Fun Fair at NEO Centre Johor Bahru (J.B.).  Even through rain and shine, blessings abound in the unity of the Buddhist community and reunion of kalyana mittas.

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21 September 2025

Come join the fun at J.B. Family Fun Fair today

The Family Fun Fair at NEO Centre J.B. has just been launched! Since early this morning, Nalanda members, stall operators and volunteers have been joyfully preparing over 70 stalls offering a variety of food, drinks, decorations, clothes and daily-use items for sale.

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14 September 2025

Nalanda J.B. Family Fun Fair is just days away

Mark your calendar for Nalanda’s Family Fun Fair in Johor Bahru, on Sunday 21 September.  We joyfully invite you to participate in this wholesome event which features over 70 stalls offering a variety of home-cooked food, fresh produce, and household items.  There will also be performances by talented groups and a special exhibition.

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21 August 2025

Nalanda Family Fun Fair in JB

The Family Fun Fair is back in Johor Bahru!  We joyfully invite you to participate in this wholesome event to raise funds for the provision of community education programmes in J.B.  The much-loved ‘Family Fun Fair’ will take place on Sunday, 21 September, and will feature over 70 stalls offering a diverse range of home-cooked food, fresh produce, and household items.

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17 March 2025

Ayya Sumangala advises devotees and facilitators at NEO Centre JB

On Saturday 15 March, Nalanda members, devotees and students of the Family Dhamma School joyfully welcomed Ven. Ayya Sumangala at the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Johor Jaya.  Ayya gave a Dhamma talk to parents of the Dhamma School about the true happiness of a Buddhist practitioner.

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8 January 2025

Gratitude and growth mark Inaugural Honours Day

On 28 December 2024, Nalanda Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru celebrated its first Appreciation and Honours Day at the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Johor Bahru. School facilitators and students gathered to express gratitude to all who supported the students’ learning journey while celebrating their growth and achievements throughout the year.

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27 December 2024

Enriching tour of Thailand for Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch members

From 11 – 16 December, 24 members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch embarked on a study tour of Thailand.  Led by Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap, the entourage strengthened their faith and understanding of Buddhist history by immersing themselves in the rich Buddhist monuments and sites of Bangkok and Ayutthaya.

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11 December 2024

Wishing Johor members a safe journey in Thailand

24 members and core volunteers of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch have commenced their study tour to Thailand from 11 to 16 December. The group will explore Buddhist sites and monuments in Bangkok and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. The tour is led by Nalanda leaders Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap. We wish them safe travels and a joyful learning experience.

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28 November 2024

Parenting Workshop by Bro. Aggaphala Yap

As parents, our role to nurture our children requires much patience, care and effort.  We invite you to join the Parenting Workshop in Mandarin themed “Guiding our children toward Goodness” (走进孩子的内心世界—引导孩子向善) to better understand your child’s thoughts and emotions, so that we can guide them to cultivate and hone positive characters.  We will also explore effective communication and enhancing closer relationships.

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7 November 2024

Register for ‘Family Dhamma School’ in Johor Bahru

Good news for our friends in the south – registration for Family Dhamma School in Johor Bharu is now open!  This integrated programme offers a conducive platform for parents and children to come together for Dhamma learning and practice. Learning as a family enables parents to strengthen connection with our children while growing together in wholesome values and achieving domestic bliss. 

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