On Saturday 30 May, Nalandians from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur came together to give NEO Centre in Happy Garden a thorough clean-up. The enthusiastic volunteers also cleared the immediate neighbourhood of rubbish and illegal posters. Everyone who took part in the cleaning were joyful to work together and in the process, had also gotten to know each other better, thus creating a stronger bond among Nalandians.
Read moreIn conjunction with Teacher’s Day in May, Nalanda Free School at NEO Centre Johor Bahru celebrated the occasion in honour of our volunteer teachers for 3 days from 18 May to 20 May. The teachers were surprised by their students as they were not informed of the planned celebration.
Read moreOn Saturday 23 May, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch held our monthly Members’ Day with much joy, especially with the presence of Nalanda Founder Bro Tan. During the meeting, Sis. Ooi Joo See shared with members on the important subject of the “Noble Eightfold Path”. Bro. Tan then elaborated on the seven stages of purification** (see Note below), quoting from ‘Rathavinīta Sutta’ – ‘The Relay Chariots’ (Majjhima Nikāya No. 24). This is the gradual course of practising Dhamma to its complete fruition – in stages from one to seven.
Read moreWesak ‘Buddha Day’ was celebrated with joy and spiritual fervour at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Happy Garden on 3 May 2015. Chairman Bro. Eugene Yong and other Committee Members were on hand to welcome devotees to the 4th Wesak Observance at Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch since its establishment.
Read moreOn Sunday 3 May, devotees and volunteers joyfully participated in the Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ programme with meditation to calm their minds, Pūja (offerings to the Three Jewels) and chanting. First-time visitors were brought on a building tour of NEO Centre Johor Bahru, besides being introduced to the educational programmes and regular activities of the centre.
Read moreOn Monday 4 May, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch made a stopover at Mangala Lodge in Kampar while on their way from Serdang to Kedah. The Nalandian group was led by Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw Seng Giap and Deputy Chairman Bro. Teoh Soon Liang. They were met in Kampar by Mangala Lodge trustees, Mr. and Mrs. Koh.
Read moreToday marks the second anniversary of the opening of Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru. On this special occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to thank all members, benefactors, volunteers and supporters who have worked hard for the establishment of this important Dhamma-education facility in Southern Johor.
Read moreOn 26 April, the Management Committee of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch met with the national leadership at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The meeting was organised by KL Branch Chairman Bro. Eugene Yong for everyone to exchange ideas on the branch’s progress and development. Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow, Deputy President Bro. Charlie, Honorary Secretary Bro. Pee, and Executive Secretary Sis. Nandini attended the fruitful session.
Read moreOn Thursday 16 April, a new lightbox signboard was put up at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Happy Garden. It was installed just in time for Wesak celebrations barely two weeks away then. With such visible signage in conspicuous bright orange (Nalanda’s official colour), NEO Centre KL may just turn out to be a new local navigational landmark!
Read moreOn Saturday 25 April, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch members gathered at Gurun Buddhist Association for their monthly Members’ Day. During the meeting, Sis. Yen See shared her reflections from Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro’s book – “Without and Within”. She also shared about her personal experience in practising the Dhamma.
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