From 27 February to 7 March 2018, Nalanda Buddhist Society will host the inaugural “Indian Buddhist Youth Leaders’ Training Programme” in Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur. Nalanda is undertaking this important project in partnership with several Buddhist organizations in India as part of our long-term vision to propagate Buddha-Dhamma in its land of origin, and to revitalize the proper learning and practice of Buddhism there.
Read moreNalanda is building the ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ for holistic community education, especially to cater for the expansion of Nalanda Dhamma School. Construction is progressing well, and work is estimated to be 50% completed as of today.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia is offering an 8-session course – BPS 202 Intermediate Buddhist Studies in Mandarin – commencing on 10 March 2018 at NEO Centre Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur. The course is suited for those who have attended Nalanda Institute’s Basic Buddhist Studies Course in Mandarin (BPS102 or BPS101) or equivalent.
Read moreOn Sunday 12 November, Nalandians at the Kuala Lumpur Branch in Happy Garden celebrated ‘Sangha Day’ with much joy. Devotees observed the occasion with meritorious acts of meditation, pūja and chanting, followed by a Dhamma talk by Sis. Sunanda, who shared about the importance of revering and supporting the Buddhist monastic order.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members based in Sri Serdang had a successful Extraordinary General Meeting (E.G.M.) on Saturday, 11 November. The E.G.M. was called by the Board of Management to propose amendments to the Society’s Constitution. During the meeting, the Board also sought members’ endorsement to purchase a van for the use of Dhamma School students and for outreach programmes.
Read moreFriday 10 November marked another auspicious evening for Nalanda devotees as world-renowned Dhamma teacher, Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro, graced Nalanda Centre to share his words of wisdom. Faith and enthusiasm to learn Dhamma was clearly evident in many devotees as the Teaching Hall was packed to the brim despite the heavy evening downpour.
Read moreNEO Centre Sungai Petani recently hosted a fabulous camp for 33 teenagers aged 12 to 16 during the December school holidays. The 4-day camp themed ‘Right Friendship’ saw the bloom of new and beautiful kinship among the young campers.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 November, Nalanda Centre was honoured by the visit of 10 members from Maha Satipatthana Society (MSS) in Klang and 4 members from Malaysian Buddhist Meditation Centre (MBMC) in Penang. This was a follow-up visit after the National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers organised by Nalanda in September 2017.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia wishes people around the world who celebrate the Lunar New Year a meaningful and joyous celebration! We also take this opportunity to thank all our benefactors, donors, and volunteers from near and far for your continuous support over the years. Your help has enabled the growth of holistic Buddhist education in Malaysia and beyond. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, peace, and happiness always! Happy New Year!
Read moreThe eve of Lunar New Year and the first day of the year tomorrow are two very important occasions for Chinese people. After weeks, months, or even a whole year of hard work, everyone reunites to celebrate the ties that bind us as a family.
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