Nalanda Branch & NEO Centre

19 February 2025

Family Dhamma School JB starts this Saturday

This Saturday, we warmly welcome students of the Nalanda Family Dhamma School to NEO Centre, Johor Bahru, for their first school session. This meaningful learning platform allows parents to deepen their connection with their children while growing together in wholesome values, fostering harmony, and nurturing a joyful home.

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18 February 2025

A.G.M. upcoming at Nalanda

In the coming weeks, Nalanda members will fulfill our constitutional duties again at the Annual General Meetings (A.G.M.). Nalanda branches will hold their A.G.M. at the respective branches, starting with Sungai Petani Branch at 2pm this Saturday 22 February, followed by Johor Bahru Branch at 2pm on Sunday 2 March, and Kuala Lumpur Branch at 9am on Saturday 8 March. Serdang Headquarters will hold the A.G.M. on 16 March at 2pm.

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16 February 2025

Dhamma teaching in Mandarin by Ven. Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti

We invite you to join us and learn from Ven. Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre in Happy Garden this coming Thursday 20 February.  Ven. Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti graduated from the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka with a doctorate in philosophy.  His teaching career started in 1982 as a senior lecturer with the university and became a professor 10 years later.

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15 February 2025

Learning about gratitude on first day of Dhamma School

The new school year for Nalanda Dhamma School in Sri Serdang and Family Dhamma School at NEO Centre KL started last Sunday 9 February. It was the perfect opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of gratitude amid the Lunar New Year celebrations, and express their thanks to their loved ones, especially their parents.

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14 February 2025

Come learn at ‘Happy Young Adults’ programme

We invite you to come and join the ‘Happy Young Adults’ Programme, organised by Nalanda Youth Centre for young adults to learn how to thrive and overcome stress at work and in life, and to excel in well-being.  This programme which runs on Tuesdays from 4 March for three months,  is a platform for young working adults to equip themselves with principles and ways to handle difficulties in life.

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11 February 2025

Blessed week of teachings by Sangha members

Nalanda is honoured to host Ven. Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti, Ven. Ajahn Sunando and Ven. Ajahn Pavaro on nearly consecutive days for Dhamma teachings. Do grab this opportunity to learn from distinguished teachers and deepen our spiritual practice.

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12 January 2025

Visit to Buddhadasa Indapañño Archives, Thailand

Last December, 24 members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch embarked on a study tour of Bangkok and Ayutthaya.  One of the most enriching experience was a visit on 12 December to Buddhadasa Indapañño Archives (BIA) in Bangkok, a pioneering establishment that preserves and propagates the late Venerable Buddhadasa Bhikkhu’s works and teachings.

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11 January 2025

First pindacara in 2025 led by Ven. Saranankara

On Saturday 4 January, Nalanda members and devotees were honoured to have Venerable B. Saranankara Thero, our Spiritual Advisor lead the Society’s first pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in the new year at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets. Many vendors and market-goers accustomed to this endearing tradition, gathered happily to offer food and requisites together with their well-wishes.

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8 January 2025

Gratitude and growth mark Inaugural Honours Day

On 28 December 2024, Nalanda Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru celebrated its first Appreciation and Honours Day at the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Johor Bahru. School facilitators and students gathered to express gratitude to all who supported the students’ learning journey while celebrating their growth and achievements throughout the year.

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27 December 2024

Enriching tour of Thailand for Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch members

From 11 – 16 December, 24 members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch embarked on a study tour of Thailand.  Led by Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap, the entourage strengthened their faith and understanding of Buddhist history by immersing themselves in the rich Buddhist monuments and sites of Bangkok and Ayutthaya.

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