On Saturday 7 March, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch gathered for their 7th AGM. The meeting at NEO Centre in SP was well attended by members, who discussed the Society’s development in 2019 and the plans for the coming year. The meeting was joined by Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow, and Honorary Secretary Sis. Santi Cheang.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 November, devotees observed ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch by learning Dhamma and honouring the Sangha. We joyfully welcomed Bhante Lim of Dhammavana Meditation (Bukit Mertajam) Centre who delivered a Dhamma talk.
Read moreNalanda Dhamma School Johor Bahru is organising a 4-day Teenagers’ Dhamma Camp themed ‘Step up!’ at Pure Karma Buddhist Centre, Ulu Tiram from 28 November to 1 December. Encourage your teenager age 12 – 16 years old to come and learn Buddhist values while making new friends.
Read moreOn Sunday 10 November, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held its ‘Sangha Day’ in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur with the keen participation of the community. The programme began with meditation, offerings and chanting, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Ananda Fong who shared about the significance of the Sangha.
Read more‘Sangha Day’ is celebrated in November annually at Nalanda to express gratitude and support for the Sangha (monastic community) by offering robes and other requisites to monks and nuns. This is an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community who strive diligently to bring the Buddha’s teaching for the benefit of mankind.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 September, NEO Centre Johor Bahru welcomed good friends and family to the popular Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ at Taman Johor Jaya. This year’s fair was the largest one ever held by the J.B. Branch, with 85 stalls offering a range of food, household items and games. Fair-goers were treated to performances by Dhamma School students and talented devotees, and visited exhibitions on the educational and community programmes.
Read moreThe ‘Family Fun Fair’ 2019 has just started at NEO Centre Johor Bahru at 8.00AM today! Many supporters and volunteers arrived early this morning to prepare their wares, and welcome family and friends for a joyful day out.
Read moreNalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru will open tomorrow morning (15 September) at 8am! This year’s Fair offers over 80 stalls, with a wide variery of home-cooked food, fresh produce, household items, hourly “happy draws”, an exhibition, and endearing performances by the community.
Read moreWe joyfully invite you to participate in our annual fund-raising event at Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch this Sunday, 15 September. The ‘Family Fun Fair’ aims to raise funds to enable us to continue providing community education programmes through Nalanda Buddhist Society, Nalanda Institute, Dhamma School and Free School in J.B.
Read moreOn Saturday 22 June, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch held its first Dhamma Family Leaders’ Training session for 18 members, getting ready for the formation of Dhamma Families in Johor Bahru later this year. Trainees learned and discussed the Buddha’s teachings to strengthen their practice. They were also trained in communication and facilitation skills, group dynamics, and the Nalanda Education Model. The leaders will facilitate Dhamma Family gatherings in future to enable deeper learning and personal transformation.
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