Nalanda

30 October 2024

Skilling up at Video Production workshop

On Saturdays 19 and 26 October, 15 participants joined a workshop on Video Production conducted by NalandaTV.  Designed to upskill volunteers in video production, the two-session workshop supports Nalanda’s efforts to communicate its educational programmes and philosophy through visual media.

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29 October 2024

Parenting Workshop with Bro. Aggaphala Yap

On Sunday 20 October, Nalanda Dhamma School organised a Parenting Workshop to address the needs of parents who raised their concerns over the difficulty of guiding their children on properly using “Computer, Communication, and Consumer electronic products (3C)”.

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28 October 2024

Wishing Ven. Saranankara the highest blessings on his birthday

Today 28 October, marks the 71st birthday of Nalanda’s Spiritual Advisor, Ven. B. Saranankara Maha Thero, and in conjunction with this blessed occasion, Nalanda leaders and members paid respects to his reverence at the Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple in Sentul yesterday evening.

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27 October 2024

Sunday service and Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. Chandima

We invite you to join us at Nalanda Centre on Sunday 10 November to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings with Ven. Dr. Gangodawila Chandima.  Currently the senior advisor to Patisota, a virtual Dhamma organisation, Ven. Dr. Chandima also serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS).

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26 October 2024

Enhancing visual design aspects of Dhamma sharing

On Sunday 20 October, members of Nalanda Dhammaduta College gathered to learn more about  the visual aspect of Dhamma talks, guided by Bro. Tan Siang Chye.  In today’s world we greatly rely on the sense of sight in learning and communicating; hence when used effectively, visual tools are an important aid in relaying the Buddha’s teachings.

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25 October 2024

Nalanda Members’ Day

Nalanda members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branches are invited to attend Members’ Day this Sunday 27 October at 2pm.  The meeting is an important occasion for members to get updates and discuss the Society’s latest developments, as well as upcoming programmes.  We look forward to see you this Sunday as we welcome everyone back to our ‘spiritual home’.

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24 October 2024

The blessings of giving generously

On Saturday 19 October, dozens of market-goers, stall operators and volunteers joined the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme at the Seri Kembangan markets.   Many of them relish this opportunity to make offerings to monastics and having prepared in advance, will keep a keen eye out for the monks’ arrival every third Saturday of the month.

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23 October 2024

Student stay-in programme

Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a special 2-day, 1-night stay-in programme for students aged 16 to 23.  The programme features inspiring talks, tranquil meditation sessions and joyful fellowship activities and will be held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang

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22 October 2024

Hosting Chempaka Buddhist Lodge’s Dhamma Camp

From 18 to 20 October, Nalanda hosted the Upasika Camp conducted by Ven. Chuan Wen 传闻法师 and Ven. Dao He 道和法师.  Organised by Chempaka Buddhist Lodge, more than 50 Dhamma sisters from all over Malaysia gathered to deepen their understanding of the Dhamma and practice together as a community.

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21 October 2024

Hosting Firefly Mission on study tour of Bujang Valley

From 18 to 19 October, Nalanda leaders from Serdang and Sungai Petani branch hosted Firefly Mission Singapore on their inaugural study tour of Bujang Valley, Kedah.  The group led by Firefly Mission Deputy President Bro. Arnold Lee, was warmly welcomed at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre Sungai Petani as this yearly reunion has been an endearing tradition as part of their annual Kathina Tour to Northern Malaysia.

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