On Sunday 19 July, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch Management Committee convened for a training session was guided by Society President Sis. Buddhini Tan, with the support of Honorary Treasurer Sis. Doris Tan. Committee members, eager to learn and grow in their roles became more well-versed in Nalanda’s educational philosophy, its mission, and responsibilities defined in the Society’s Constitution.
Read moreOn Sunday 13 July, 16 youths continued their learning after the Dhammacakka Day observance for a Facilitation Training workshop, led by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy. Sis. Paru shared about the importance and the characteristics of a skilful facilitator. She also talked about the “6 Core Facilitator Skills” that are critical in facilitating harmonious and meaningful group discussions, such as listening attentively to others regardless of our own opinion.
Read moreAs the new school term approaches, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators are eagerly preparing to welcome students for the 2025 sessions. Through a combination of focused training programmes and detailed planning, our dedicated facilitators are committed to ensuring a rewarding and impactful learning experience for all students.
Read moreSunday 12 January marked the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the 1st Theravada Bhikkhuni Sima, Nunnery and Dhamma Training Centre of Ariya Vihara at Kwasa Damansara, Selangor. Nalanda leaders and members joined dozens of Buddhist community leaders and supporters in this milestone event, on the land which was gazetted for this use on 18 March 2021 by the State Government.
Read moreOn 14 and 15 December, the Youth Sunday Service (YSS) Programme Team gathered at Nalanda Centre for a meaningful two-day training programme. Sis. Sunandā Ong and Bro. Yeo Disheng guided the sessions which prepared the youths to serve with greater purpose and confidence in designing impactful Dhamma-based initiatives.
Read moreEvery year, ‘Nalanda Education Day’ is celebrated on 11 December to mark the anniversary of the launching of Nalanda’s “Educational Philosophy,” which calls for a holistic approach in education leading to integral development of people. On this occasion today, Nalanda educators from the various educational divisions gathered to review and discuss the effectiveness of Nalanda’s approach to our programmes and what principles we can incorporate to deepen the spirituality of the community.
Read more‘Planning helps us get where we want to go’ – this indisputable statement was explored by Nalanda programme leads on Monday 3 June. Guided by Ach. Tan Siang Chye, Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, 25 leaders of which many were new to programming explored the concepts, dynamics and implementation of learning objectives, learning outcomes and assessment to ensure that all the Society’s educational efforts are fruitful and beneficial to its participants.
Read moreOn 28 to 29 October, 65 Nalanda leaders from Serdang Headquarters and Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani Branches came together to refresh and realign in their missionary. Over these two days, the group explored various aspects important to their roles including the Society's Code of Conduct, ways to manage challenges and resolving issues in leading teams, and the importance of continuous learning.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre is organising the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) programme with the theme ‘Leading with Purpose’. F.U.N. is a 6-session programme open to all university students aged 18 – 23 years old and will be held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.
Read moreNalanda Dhamma School facilitators gathered on Sunday 4 June for a full-day session to discuss and plan for upcoming school programmes. We thank our Dhamma School facilitators for taking the time and making the effort to guide our children and teenagers towards more skilful and harmonious lives, in accordance to Dhamma.
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