Sunday, 13 September was indeed a joyful and memorable day as Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch held its inaugural ‘Family Fun Fair’ (‘FFF’). Nalandians from the Klang Valley and Kedah arrived a day before to help in preparations and lend support to our Johor Bahru Branch members. It showcased the spirit of ‘samaggi’ (unity and concord) among members and volunteers.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 September, Nalanda Institute organised an emceeing workshop themed, “Inspire Your Audience”. The fruitful workshop was designed to train in-house emcees to host various Nalanda programmes and activities with poise, confidence and effectiveness. The facilitators, Sis. Sadhika Tan and Bro. Tong, shared many useful techniques including ways to overcome stage fright, effective delivery, as well as organising and preparing the presentation.
Read moreOn Wednesday 9 September, Nalanda was honoured with Ayya Susīla’s presence to lead us in the weekly group meditation and Dhamma discussion. Many Dhamma practitioners eagerly turned up to learn from Ayya’s vast experience and knowledge in the field.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 September, the monthly educational ‘Pindacara’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with two venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. Devotees and members of the public waited patiently along the ‘Pindacara’ route, for the venerable monks to arrive and joyfully offered alms food.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, many devotees were delighted with the Dhamma sharing by Datuk Charlie Chia, who shared his experiences as a youth learning Dhamma from the late Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.
Read moreOn this ‘Malaysia Day’, we wish all fellow citizens at home and abroad a reflective and joyful celebration of nationhood. Let us live with compatible minds and harmonious hearts to continue our common journey as Malaysians.
Read moreSunday 6 September marked the commencement of BPS 101 – Buddhist Studies in Mandarin – offered by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies, with more than 70 eager participants taking part.
Read moreDear friends, Nalanda’s ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru held yesterday was undoubtedly a great success! More than 2,000 people participated in the Fair, with many devotees visiting NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the first time.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre welcomed the visit by venerable Ayya Susīla, the Founder of Appamāda Viharī Meditation Centre in Penang. Ayya who was on a short trip to Kuala Lumpur specially made time to visit the recently-completed Nalanda annex building, accompanied by some of her devotees.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre was ‘buzzing’ with various programmes and activities from Level 1 to Level 4, besides the usual Junior Dhamma Class at Nalanda House, and Service Sunday for young adults at Nalanda Youth Centre.
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