Preparations have been rife in the past weeks to prepare the new NEO Centre in Happy Garden and ensure it is ready to receive esteemed guests on its officiation. Volunteers have been gathering at the Centre every day to help in all manner of tasks. It is this spirit of selflessness that defines our community of volunteers who come from all walks of life. Teachers, professionals, youths, teenagers, home-makers and those retired work together harmoniously and with care for each other.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 December, the community around Happy Garden joyfully participated in the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme to support the Mahā Sangha. This monthly programme, organised by Nalanda Branch KL since 2012, enables the laity in the vicinity to learn and practise the spirit of dāna even as they go about their householder duties.
Read moreIn the midst of a bustling city, NEO Centre Happy Garden provides a respite from worldly distractions for us to calm our minds and train ourselves in skillful thoughts, speech and actions. The Centre hosts the weekly group meditation sessions on Thursdays which is then followed by a Dhamma talk in Mandarin.
Read more‘Pindacāra’ (monks on alms round) was the first Dhamma programme initiated at NEO Centre in Happy Garden. On 2 June 2012, Nalandians and volunteers introduced the wholesome practice of dāna (generosity) to market-goers and vendors in the Taman O.U.G. market, and subsequently to the Happy Garden market.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 November, the pindacāra (alms-round) programme re-commenced at the O.U.G and Happy Garden morning markets after the necessary pause due to the pandemic. Nalandians started the wholesome event with morning puja and chanting at NEO Centre KL, and reached the markets early to engage with community.
Read moreThe re-development of Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur is now 90% complete and the Centre is on schedule for its officiating ceremony on Sunday, 11 December 2022. This expanded facility of 4,500 sqft will enable the community in its vicinity to gather, learn and practise Dhamma. It features a Dhamma Teaching & Meditation Hall, a reference library, management office, meeting room, discussion room and kitchen.
Read moreOn Saturday 30 July, Nalanda KL Branch hosted their first Members’ Day of the year. The meeting started with a site visit at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre, KL where members rejoiced in the updates on its redevelopment works.
Read moreIn 2011, Nalanda opened its first Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur, catering to the Buddhist population in its vicinity such as Happy Garden, Taman OUG, Bukit Jalil, Sri Petaling and Kuchai Lama for the local community to learn and understand the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 March, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani (SP) Branch gathered for their 9th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre SP. Supporting this important meeting were Nalanda Board of Management members, President Sis. Buddhini Tan and Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng. Members received updates on the Branch’s activities in 2021 which remained largely on-line due to the Covid-19 pandemic, before voting for the new 2022 – 2024 Branch Management Committee.
Read moreMembers of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered in good spirits for their 9th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 6 March. After members received updates on the activities in 2021, they proceeded to elect the Branch Management Committee for 2022 – 2024.
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