Nalanda

9 October 2023

Sangha Day Observance

Join us at Nalanda Centre to observe ‘Sangha Day’ on Sunday 29 October, an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.  We invite you and your loved ones to partake in this meritorious act by offering robes, requisites and making sponsorship towards the Sangha fund, which are channelled to support monastics for their medical and educational needs.

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8 October 2023

‘Lawatan Sambil Belajar’ for JB Free School students

On Saturday 23 September, over 30 teachers, students and volunteers from Nalanda Johor Bahru Free School joined a field trip to enhance the students’ learning experience.  Guided by the adults, the trip improved the students’ awareness of conserving the environment and protecting wildlife whilst relating what they learned in the classroom with hands-on experience. 

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7 October 2023

Learning to ‘Make Wise Choices in Life’ at Dhamma-Living Camp

From 28 September to 1 October, over 100 participants and volunteers of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults congregated at Wisdom Park for four days of wholesome learning and service.  Carrying the theme ‘Make Wise Choices in Life’, the campers gradually learned principles taught by the Buddha to help shape their mental attitudes throughout life’s journey.

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5 October 2023

Giving back with ‘heart-work’

Participants of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults had the opportunity to connect with nature by joining the ‘Green Warriors’ to enhance Wisdom Park’s landscaping on Saturday 30 September.

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4 October 2023

F.U.N. starts this week

Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) programme starts this Saturday!  Organised by Nalanda Youth Centre, this programme which is designed specifically for university students aged 18 to 23, will explore the theme of ‘Leading with Purpose’ and provide a platform for youths to cultivate leadership qualities needed for personal and professional success.

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2 October 2023

‘Kalyana Mittas’ form Dhamma families

Over four days of the recently concluded Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults, strong bonds of fellowship developed as the campers supported each other in their gradual Dhamma learning on making wise choices in life. 

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1 October 2023

A big Thank You for a life-changing camp

The Dhamma-living Camp for Young Adults (DLCY) concluded on a high note just this afternoon with 90 participants making aspirations to live life more meaningfully having been immersed in Dhamma learning over the past four days. 

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30 September 2023

‘Svagatam Inspiring Programme’ sets foundation for Dhamma learning

From 16 July to 17 September, 28 new Buddhists and parents of new Dhamma School students have been learning fundamental Buddhist teachings, aspects of Buddhist culture and etiquette to start their Dhamma learning journey in the ‘Svagatam Inspiring Programme'.

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29 September 2023

10th anniversary passing of S.N. Goenka & Ven. Kakkapalliye

Today is the 10th anniversary of the passing of eminent Tipitaka and Pāli Scholar, Venerable Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero, and renowned meditation teacher, Acharya Satya Narayan Goenka. Both were luminaries of the Buddhist World – one a great Tipitaka scholar, and the other a great meditation teacher; their teachings and legacy continue to be benefit many today, even after a decade.

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29 September 2023

Mid-Autumn Festival greetings

Today, on 29 September, Chinese communities throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month.   It is traditionally a day for family reunions and the celebration of harmony and togetherness.  On this festive occasion, we wish you and your loved ones much joy and peace.  May you be well and happy always.  祝大家 中秋节 快乐!

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