Nalanda Free School commenced its new academic year last Monday 17 February at Nalanda Centre. New and returning students have begun to strengthen their skills in core subjects including Mathematics, Science and languages guided by dedicated volunteer teachers.
Read moreLast Saturday, 15 February, the local community at Seri Kembangan gathered in a festive mood at the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme. This round, volunteers were joined by Nalanda Dhamma School students, as a reward for their teamwork during the School’s Orientation Camp.
Read moreWe invite you to join us this weekend to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings, and perform meritorious deeds of giving as well.
Read moreOn Sunday, 16 February, new parents of Nalanda Dhamma School students attended the first session of the Parents Induction Programme (PIP) at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Sis. See Hui Shien, Director of Nalanda Dhamma School, welcomed them warmly and introduced the Buddhist spiritual path, highlighting how education and cultivation can bring about personal and family transformation.
Read moreRegister for the ‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop conducted by Āyasmā Aggacitta to investigate what the suttas say about the nature and development of jhānas as part of a comprehensive, sequential scheme of training. This workshop is suitable for participants who have a good understanding of core Buddhist concepts and practice, including the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreFrom 14 to 16 February, over 80 students and facilitators of Nalanda Dhamma School came together for an enriching stay-in programme at Nalanda Centre. The programme served as a warm introduction for students, helping them understand the purpose of Dhamma School while fostering the spirit of kalyāṇamittatā (spiritual friendship).
Read moreThis Sunday, we are honoured host Ven. Ajahn Pavaro back at Nalanda for a Dhamma teaching. The service will start at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting. After the Dhamma teaching, we will offer lunch dāna to Ven. Ajahn Pavaro. You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to Nalanda Centre this Sunday!
Read moreThis Saturday, we warmly welcome students of the Nalanda Family Dhamma School to NEO Centre, Johor Bahru, for their first school session. This meaningful learning platform allows parents to deepen their connection with their children while growing together in wholesome values, fostering harmony, and nurturing a joyful home.
Read moreIn the coming weeks, Nalanda members will fulfill our constitutional duties again at the Annual General Meetings (A.G.M.). Nalanda branches will hold their A.G.M. at the respective branches, starting with Sungai Petani Branch at 2pm this Saturday 22 February, followed by Johor Bahru Branch at 2pm on Sunday 2 March, and Kuala Lumpur Branch at 9am on Saturday 8 March. Serdang Headquarters will hold the A.G.M. on 16 March at 2pm.
Read moreJoin us this Saturday 22 February for a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Sunando. Hailing from California, USA, Ajahn Sunando began monastic training at age 27 in 2001 as a novice at Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Kaohshiung, Taiwan. Ajahn transitioned into the Vajrayana tradition while still in Taiwan and moved to Dharamshala, India for a year in 2002.
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