On 26 October, over 90 members of Firefly Mission Singapore, led by their President Dr. Ng Yee Kong, visited Wisdom Park to learn more about the educational facility and how they can support this noble project.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 October, Nalanda Free School held its annual ‘Appreciation Day’ to honour all its teachers and volunteers. As the 2019 school year has come to an end, this was also the occasion to celebrate the achievements of the students. During the joyous event, everyone was treated to performances by students and was inspired by the wonderful sharing of some teachers.
Read more‘Diwali’ (or ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia) is a Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of goodness over evil; and the victory of knowledge over ignorance. Just as light dispels darkness, even so, wisdom dispels folly and foolishness. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Hindu friends throughout the world a joyous ‘Diwali’. May you enjoy delightful reunions with family, and cheerful meetings with friends.
Read moreOn Sunday 20 October, a simple celebration was held to commemorate the 4th anniversary of Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC). Since its formation in October 2015, its members have been selflessly and tirelessly driving the development of Wisdom Park. The Committee has been meeting monthly since its inception without a miss, thus keeping the construction schedule on track.
Read moreThis Sunday 27 October, Nalanda Youth Centre will be hosting ‘Silver Lining Day’, a day dedicated to creating a caring community through acts of compassion and selflessness. On this occasion, the youths will be extending care and attention to the children at the Mon Refugee Children Learning Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreEstablished in June 2010, Nalanda Free School provides free academic tuition to needy Malaysian students aged 9 to 18. With 42 volunteer tutors and an enrolment of 600 students, the Free School operates 32 classes – 5 days a week at Nalanda Centre in Serdang, NEO Centre in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur and NEO Centre in Taman Johor Jaya.
Read moreOn 13 October, the full-moon Uposatha Day of Assayuja month, over 120 participants devoted a day to Dhamma learning and contemplation in the Eight-Precept Programme at Nalanda Centre. Led by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan, the preceptees learned in greater detail the purpose and practice of this noble observance.
Read moreTomorrow (6 October) marks the first anniversary of the launching of K. Sri Dhammananda Centre in Sri Serdang. The past 12 months have seen the Centre fully utilised for Dhamma camps, meditation retreats, and currently, as the premise for the Adult Dhamma School every Sunday.
Read moreOn 29 September, Nalanda members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branches gathered to encourage one another to strengthen our Dhamma practice in the monthly Members’ Day. Founder Bro. Tan was invited to address the gathering, where he updated members on the development of Wisdom Park.
Read moreOn Saturday 21 September, Nalandian youths celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre with good friends. The evening started with a workshop conducted by Sis. Sunanda on ‘Meaningful Friendship’. Through experiential activities, participants learned about the qualities of a true friend, as preached by the Buddha in the Mitta Sutta (AN7.35).
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