On 25 and 26 April, the Management Committee of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Buddhist Society met at Nalanda Centre to prepare for their upcoming annual general meeting and leadership transition camp. The student leaders also took the opportunity to call at Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan to seek his advice on strengthening the Buddhist movement on campus. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreOn Saturday 25 April, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch members gathered at Gurun Buddhist Association for their monthly Members’ Day. During the meeting, Sis. Yen See shared her reflections from Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro’s book – “Without and Within”. She also shared about her personal experience in practising the Dhamma.
Read moreOn Friday 1 May, Nalanda Buddhist Society members from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kedah branches came together to discuss the Society’s growth for the next five years in the 3rd National Members’ Convention, held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Founder Bro. H S Tan presented an important lecture on ‘The Way Forward’, charting the path for Nalandians to advance personally and organisationally.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society will celebrate our 12th Anniversary of establishment on 1 May 2015. We joyfully look forward to welcoming all Nalandians back to our ‘spiritual home’ in Sri Serdang for the 3rd National Members’ Convention from this Friday, 1 May to Sunday, 3 May. This year’s Convention coincides with Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Observance, which adds to the auspiciousness of the meeting.
Read moreOver the weekend on 11 and 12 April, Nalanda Youth Centre was honoured to host the plenary meeting for members of the National Buddhist Undergraduate Community Service Programme, which is under the direction of the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM).
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members nationwide are invited to participate in the 3rd National Members’ Convention to be held over three days – from 1 to 3 May 2015. There will be talks by leaders and Dhamma teachings aplenty since the Convention falls on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’.
Read moreIt has been a month since Nalanda Buddhist Society elected a new Board of Management on 8 March 2015. The new leadership has shown much enthusiasm and dedication in steering the Society forward with new initiatives and training programmes for members in the pipeline.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 March, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch held our monthly Members’ Day at the usual meeting place – Gurun Buddhist Association. Members who attended the gathering were glad to have Bro. Tan’s presence during the meeting. Branch Committee Member Dr. Aw shared his reflections on the “Mūlapariyāya Sutta” with the gathering. After which, Dr. Song led an interactive discussion session on the topics from Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro’s book – “Without and Within”.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 March, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Buddhist Society Alumni (PBUPM-A) held their 9th Annual General Meeting at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The Management Committee duly presented the annual activities report at the meeting for members’ approval. The Alumni has been active in keeping contact with UPM Buddhist graduates and inspiring them to further their Dhamma practice. Nalanda wishes PBUPM-A continued progress and success in the coming years. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreOn Friday 13 March, Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang was honoured by the visit of Venerable Sanghasena Nāyaka Thero from Ladakh, India. The Director of Nalanda Centre, Sis. Nandinī Tan, and Head of Department for Buddhist & Pāli Studies, Sis. Sandy Lim, hosted Ven. Sanghasena and two accompanying Ladakhi students on a tour of Nalanda Cente.
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