31 August 2023 marks 17 years since the passing away of Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. The influence and impact of Venerable Dhammananda’s lifetime work to build and nourish the growth of the Theravāda Buddhist community in Malaysia, continues to be felt by the community today.
Read moreThe much-loved ‘Family Fun Fair’ will be held on Sunday, 3 September and will feature over 80 stalls offering a wide range of home-cooked food, fresh produce, and household items. There will also be performances by talented students and devotees.
Read moreThe Svagatam Inspiring Programme (SIP) started its first of eight sessions on 16 July and is now mid-way into their sessions. We share with you a testimony from a participant :
Read moreThe Family Fun Fair in Johor Bahru is back for the first time since the pandemic! We joyfully invite you to participate in this wholesome event to raise funds for the provision of community education programmes in J.B.
Read moreFor young adults, this formative period of our lives involves making many independent choices that shape our future and experience. Let us find out together the principles that help us make the right choices and discover a deeper purpose that will guide our direction.
Read moreToday, over 350 members, devotees, youths and Dhamma School students gathered for a special session to thank all volunteers and supporters of the recent Family Fun Fair. Chairman of the Fair, Bro. Vincent Lim extended his deepest gratitude on behalf of the society, citing that it is through the collective efforts of everyone that made the event such a meaningful one for all who joined us.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre led over 100 youths in a meaningful day of service and fellowship at the Nalanda Family Fun Fair on Sunday 13 August. Many of the youth volunteers had happily stepped up to give their time and effort having experienced and benefitted from the educational programmes at Nalanda such as Dhamma-Living Camp, Happy Young Adults and Fellowship Undergraduate Network.
Read moreJust six days ago on Sunday 13 August, the community came together at Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2023 for a joyous day to offer their service, support and encouragement for education. In the cool of dawn, volunteers already started arriving at Nalanda Centre and were joined by stall operators in the early morning, who worked happily together to prepare to welcome family, friends and visitors for this long-awaited event.
Read moreToday marks the Republic of Indonesia’s 78th Anniversary of Independence. The vast country founded in 1945 at the end of World War II has come a long way since. Indonesia today has succeeded in many aspects of nation-building, mainly due to its unifying philosophy of inclusiveness of all her people – the principle of ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ (unity in diversity). This philosophy of inclusiveness, fairness and parity between races has forged a shared identity amongst Indonesians, defined by a national language, ethnic harmony, religious pluralism and tolerance.
Read moreWe extend a resounding ‘Thank you’ to everyone for coming to support Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2023 yesterday, Sunday 13 August. Over 8000 friends, visitors and volunteers from all across the Peninsula and Singapore thronged the Fair yesterday. Everyone was in high spirits, regardless of whether they were serving others or perusing through the stalls.
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