‘Sangha Day’ is an annual celebration at Nalanda honouring the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. Buddhist devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind, by providing them with four necessary requisites – food, robes, shelter, and medicine.
Read moreLearning Dhamma is essential for healthy and holistic development of mind and character. During the year-end holidays, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch Dhamma School will be organising its annual teenagers’ camp from 15 to 18 December, with the interesting theme “Dhamma through drama”.
Read moreLeading Buddhist federations in Malaysia came together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our nation’s independence in a meaningful way – by organising the “National Conference on Buddhist Civilization” from 15 to 17 September 2017, in Sungai Petani. The unique gathering of 130 Buddhist leaders from all traditions aimed at spotlighting the long history of Buddhist presence in this country, especially in northern Peninsular Malaysia.
Read moreNalanda Sungai Petani Branch and Nalanda Dhamma School are jointly organising a dynamic learning camp for teenagers from 8 to 11 December 2017, themed “Right Friendship”.
Read moreNalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur will have a packed schedule this weekend with interesting programmes lined-up. On Saturday 7 October, the monthly educational Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) will be held at Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, starting at 8.30am.
Read moreNalanda’s ‘Family Fun Fair’ at NEO Centre Johor Bahru was joyfully and successfully held on Saturday 16 September with thousands of people having a great day with family and friends, while supporting holistic education for the community.
Read moreOn Saturday 29 July, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan visited NEO Centre Sungai Petani. Nalandians and devotees took the opportunity to invite him for a Dhamma teaching about the importance of developing the quality of our minds.
Read moreSince its establishment in 2013, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch has been actively and selflessly providing invaluable services to the local community with free academic tuition, Dhamma classes, and meditation courses. All these services are critical for increasingly stressed-out families and individuals, for them to achieve balance and well-being in life.
Read moreWith growing interest in meditation and spiritual cultivation, Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Johor Bahru started a 3-month meditation course in April. Sessions were held every Wednesday evening, serving as a platform for communal learning and practice.
Read moreFor two days on 9 and 10 May, devotees observed a joyful ‘Buddha Day’ at NEO Centre Sungai Petani with wholesome educational activities. Many people from the neighbourhood dropped in at the Centre on this auspicious occasion to offer flowers, listen to Dhamma talks, and meditate on impermanence.
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