From 11 – 16 December, 24 members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch embarked on a study tour of Thailand. Led by Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap, the entourage strengthened their faith and understanding of Buddhist history by immersing themselves in the rich Buddhist monuments and sites of Bangkok and Ayutthaya.
Read moreOver the weekend from 21 to 23 December, over 50 participants and volunteers came together at Dhamma Light Meditation Center in Pontian, Johor for the ‘Dhamma-Living Camp for Families’. Themed “感恩随我行 Gratitude is My Attitude”, the camp provided parents and children with a valuable opportunity to strengthen their family bonds while deepening their understanding of the Dhamma.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends a “Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year”! As we gather with family and friends this holiday season, let us fill our hearts with appreciation and wish all beings to be well and happy.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join us to learn and reflect on Dhamma with Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo, a senior monk from the forest tradition of Ajahn Chah. Concurrently, there will be Dhamma talk in Mandarin by Sis. Nandinī Tan.
Read moreCatch a glimpse of this moving production featuring an interview with Ven. Dhammavuddho before his passing in 2019. In this production, Ven. Dhammavuddho shares about his motivation to become a monk and what the life of a Buddhist monk is, featuring scenes from Vihara Buddha Gotama, Temoh in Perak.
Read moreOn Tuesday 17 December, the young working adults from Nalanda Youth Centre gathered for their monthly meeting at Nalanda Community Centre. This session featured a dialogue with Mr. Wong Kar Cane, former General Manager of Eu Yan Sang, who shared how his Dhamma learning enhanced his leadership and people skills in advancing his career.
Read moreEarly this morning, facilitators and students from the Teenage Dhamma School in Serdang gathered at Nalanda Centre for an inspiring start to their journey to Dhamma Light Meditation Centre in Pontian, Johor. The group united in chanting and participated in a meaningful flag handover ceremony.
Read moreOn 14 and 15 December, the Youth Sunday Service (YSS) Programme Team gathered at Nalanda Centre for a meaningful two-day training programme. Sis. Sunandā Ong and Bro. Yeo Disheng guided the sessions which prepared the youths to serve with greater purpose and confidence in designing impactful Dhamma-based initiatives.
Read moreOn 30 November, 20 young working adults from Nalanda Youth Centre embarked on a learning excursion to Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields and Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia.
Read moreFrom 6 to 9 December, Nalanda hosted a monastic entourage from Indonesia as part of a larger group who stayed in Nalanda Centre for an Asubha workshop organised by the Academy of Silent Mentor and Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. The entourage was led by Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and included 5 other bhikkhus (monks), 2 sameneras (novice monks), and 6 sayalays (10-preceptor nuns).
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