29 September 2018 marks the 5th anniversary of the passing of eminent Tipitaka and Pāli Scholar, Venerable Prof. Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero, and renowned meditation teacher, Acharya Satya Narayan Goenka. Nalandians pay tribute and express our gratitude to them for their significant contributions towards the propagation of Buddha-Sāsana. We wish both our teachers the highest bliss of Peace, ‘Santi’.
Read moreAfter a year of reconstruction, we are deeply honoured to invite the community to the launching of ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ on Saturday, 6 October 2018. The newly-completed building is named after Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser – the most Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda – who inaugurated our Society in 2003. This facility is solely dedicated to Buddhist education and Dhamma propagation.
Read moreToday is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the moon above us is full and bright. It is traditionally a time for Chinese families to gather for reunion dinners and to wish for each other’s well-being. We would like to wish you happy get-togethers with family and friends. May you enjoy the fullness of life and the brightness of blessings, just like the full-moon tonight!
Read moreConstruction of the first building at Wisdom Park – ‘Guest Lodge 01’ – is progressing on schedule with 59% of the work completed as of 15 September 2018. The building will incorporate a Dhamma Teaching Hall, accommodation, and ample space for indoor and outdoor educational activities. The 13,500 square feet facility is expected to be ready by year end.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre held another successful and impactful Dhamma Living Camp for Young Adults from 8 to 11 September. The camp was instrumental in laying the foundation and strengthening the resolve for 130 youths to walk the Noble Path of Dhamma.
Read moreThe popular Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru was successfully held last Sunday, 16 September. A total of 81 stalls offered a variety of home-cooked delicacies, beverages, and household items to the delight of more than 3,000 shoppers and visitors.
Read moreOver 130 youths had a wholesome and joyous 4 days at the 3rd Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults, held at Nalanda Centre from 8th to 11th September. Bro. Tan skilfully taught the enthusiastic participants to better understand mental suffering, in order to overcome it. The experience of ‘Dukkha’ is inevitable in mundane life; but there is a way to the cessation of ‘Dukkha’, and that is by following the Noble Path of Dhamma.
Read moreNalanda Johor Bahru Branch is organising the 3rd ‘Family Fun Fair’ at NEO Centre Taman Johor Jaya on Sunday, 16 September. Let’s come together to celebrate ‘Malaysia Day’ by supporting a worthy cause – to raise funds for the operations of Nalanda Free School and Dhamma School in J.B.
Read moreOn 9 September 2017, Nalandians gathered at ‘Nalanda House’ to perform the last lowering of flags ceremony, together with blessings for the demolition and reconstruction of the facility to house more students coming to learn Dhamma.
Read moreThis year marks the birth centenary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thera (1918–2006). Eleven Buddhist organisations in Malaysia have come together to jointly organise programmes to celebrate his great legacy.
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