Nalanda Branch & NEO Centre

10 December 2014

Branch Committee Members’ trip to Sri Serdang

In November, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, Deputy Chairman Bro. Teoh, Treasurer Bro. Por and Committee Member Bro. Fong made a trip to Nalanda Centre to meet with Bro Tan.  The meeting at our ‘spiritual home’ in Sri Serdang was to brief Bro. Tan and Nalanda’s Board of Management on plans to construct the proposed Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Bandar Mutiara, Sungai Petani.

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4 December 2014

Nalanda JB Free School teachers’ gathering

Report by Rose Cho

On Saturday 22 November, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch Free School teachers and facilitators gathered for dinner at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru.  Sis. Ng Choy Hoong, the Johor Bahru Branch Free School Coordinator welcomed and thanked all teachers and facilitators for their contributions in making the Free School a success.  The Free School classes started in March this year with a total of 15 classes held each week.  Sis. Choy Hoong gave a slide presentation on the activities carried out this year and plans for 2015.

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25 November 2014

Mandarin talk on ‘Mindfulness‘ in Johor Bahru

Report by Rose Cho

On Saturday 8 November, USM Senior Lecturer Dr. Yeoh Kar Kheng delivered a talk on ‘Mindfulness’ at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru.  Devotees arrived early with much anticipation of an interesting talk.

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18 November 2014

‘Pindacāra’ in Sri Petaling and Happy Garden

Report by Ng Tung Yan

On Saturday 1 November, Nalanda’s monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme was again held at the Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets.  Volunteers and devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur as early as 7.00am to start the day with pūja and chanting before proceeding to the nearby Sri Petaling market at 8.30am.

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9 November 2014

October Members’ Day in Kedah

On Saturday 25 October, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch held our monthly Members’ Day at our usual rendezvous place – Gurun Buddhist Association.  Branch members who attended the gathering were still feeling joyful over the recent success of our inaugural fund-raising event – the “Melodies for the Heart” concert held a week before that.

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7 November 2014

Conclusion of Buddhist Studies Course in JB

Report by Rose Cho

On 25 and 26 October, the final two sessions of the Mandarin Buddhist Studies Course (Semester 2) was conducted by Sis. Nandini Tan at NEO Centre Johor Bahru.  Sis. Nandini gave separate lectures on the ‘Four Noble Truths’ and ‘Noble Eightfold Path’.  Six new participants joined the weekend’s class and showed great enthusiasm by arriving early at the Centre to learn the Dhamma.

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4 November 2014

Fabulous support for a delightful Concert

On 18 October, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch successfully held our inaugural fund-raising event – the “Melodies for the Heart” Concert – in Sungai Petani, Central Kedah.  The concert was an unequivocal success due to the great support and generosity of many benefactors and the effort of selfless volunteers!

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27 October 2014

Thank you for the Wonderful Support!

Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Management Committee would like to thank all organisers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for our recent fund-raising concert – “Melodies for the Heart” – held in Sungai Petani on 18 October.  The concert was an unequivocal success due to all your kind and generous support!

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18 October 2014

‘Melodies for the Heart’ opens tonight

After two months of preparation, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch is proud to welcome everyone to tonight’s concert to raise funds for the building of “Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre” in Bandar Mutiara, Sungai Petani.  The concert will be held at ‘Persatuan Pendidikan Akhlak Lip Seang Kor’ Hall (双溪大年 吉中德教会).  We would like to thank everyone who have kindly and generously sponsored this charity event, and bought tickets to the show.  Our gratitude and appreciation to all of you!  【慧心启航 祥音飘扬】慈善演唱会就在今天!让我们一起来为教育出一份力吧!

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15 October 2014

Final Preparatory Meeting for Kedah Team

Members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch is having their final preparatory meeting in Alor Setar tonight (15 October) before they host the fund-raising concert this Saturday, 18 October, at 7.30 pm.  Nalanda members and devotees in the North have been putting in a lot of effort to plan for a successful event, so as to show their utmost appreciation to the benefactors and supporters who are coming for the concert.

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