Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Lighting up the Peninsula with Dhamma programmes
Lighting up the Peninsula with Dhamma programmes
FRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER – Hosting Firefly Mission Singapore at NEO Centre Sungai Petani.
In the past three days, Nalanda members and volunteers have been privileged to host 11 Dhamma programmes for over 450 people across Peninsula Malaysia! This wonderful weekend started from Friday 18 October, with welcoming our good friends from Firefly Mission Singapore for a study tour of Bujang Valley in Sungai Petani and also hosting Chempaka Buddhist Lodge 千百家佛教居士林 for a Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park.
Saturday programmes commenced early with Pindacara at Seri Kembangan, Saturday Service at NEO Sungai Petani and Family Dhamma School in Johor Bahru, followed by a Student Leaders Meeting and Video Production Workshop for the team’s new volunteers at Nalanda Centre. Today, Dhamma learning continued as devotees and students gathered for the Sunday Morning Service, Youth Sunday Service, Dhamma School & Family Dhamma School classes, and a special Parenting Workshop. In the afternoon, members of Nalanda Dhammaduta College trained under the guidance of Bro. Tan Siang Chye.
FRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER – Leading Firefly Mission Singapore on a study tour of Bujang Valley
SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER – Sis. Nandinī Tan delivering a Dhamma talk at the Saturday Service in NEO Centre Sungai Petani.
SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER – Down South in Johor Bahru, the Family Dhamma School session commences with flag-raising.
SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER – Back in Serdang headquarters, the day started wholesomely with Pindacara at Seri Kembangan market.
SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER – At 10am, student leaders of Nalanda Youth Centre conducted their maiden meeting and prepare for an upcoming stay-in programme.
SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER – At 2pm, 15 participants gathered for a video production workshop conducted by NalandaTV crew.
SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER – At the same time, a group of friends who previously attended the BPS307 Course gathered at Pustaka Nalanda to discuss more on the suttas.
We rejoice in the marvellous spirit of learning and service in each and every one of our kalyana mittas and volunteers. Let us continue to be relentless in our Dhamma journey and also play an active part in lighting up the lives of many with the Buddha’s teachings. Sadhu anumodana!
SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER – Sunday morning saw the community gathering for a communal chanting and message during the monthly Samaggi Sunday Service.
SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER – Adults then convened for the Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi.
SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER – Youths gathered at Nalanda Youth Centre for a Dhamma talk by Achariya Tan Siang Chye.
SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER – Parents of Nalanda Dhamma School in Serdang and Family Dhamma School from NEO KL gathered for a Parenting Workshop conducted by Bro. Aggaphala Yap.
SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER – After a fruitful morning of learning, Dhammaduta Collegiate members convened for a training by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on how to communicate effectively through the use of visuals.
SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER – Up in Wisdom Park, volunteers concluded their hosting of Cempaka Buddhist Lodge who held their 4-day, 3-night Dhamma Camp in the campus.