Nalanda Buddhist Society

24 August 2024

Volunteers are on the way to J.B. Family Fun Fair

Over 30 Nalanda members, Dhamma School facilitators and students are currently on their way to Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Johor Bahru to support the Family Fun Fair tomorrow.  Led by President Sis. Buddhinī Tan, the group arrived at Nalanda Centre early this morning for chanting, and are in high spirits to lend their strength at NEO J.B.

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23 August 2024

Nalanda Free School teachers’ mid-year meeting

On Sunday 11 August, Nalanda Free School teachers gathered to discuss the progress of the School and upcoming programmes.  School Principal, Dr. Ng Chwee Fang extended her heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their support at the recent Family Fun Fair, and welcomed new teachers to the community. 

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22 August 2024

Spirited preparations for Young Adults Camp

Straight after a successful coordination of the Youth Canopy at Family Fun Fair at the end of July, Nalanda youths assembled again to embark on preparations for the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults.  The 7th instalment of this camp will take place from 13 – 16 September and caters to 90 young adults living together in accordance to Dhamma.

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21 August 2024

Uposatha Service & Dhamma chat

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, 3 September on the new moon day of the month Poṭṭhapāda, for the evening Uposatha Service and a Dhamma chat with Ven. Dr. Chandima and Bro. Tan Siang Chye.

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19 August 2024

Ven. Nanavutto goes for alms-round in Seri Kembangan

On Saturday 17 August, we were happy to host Ven. Nanavutto – a monk from Hong Kong and disciple of Ven. Jutipanno Thero – for the monthly alms-round at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan.  It was truly joyful to witness devotees at the morning market streaming in numbers to make offerings to Venerable Sangha members.

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18 August 2024

K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

31 August 2024 marks the 18th anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.   On this day, Nalanda members and devotees will gather to commemorate his lifetime of missionary work and celebrate his spirit and teachings.

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17 August 2024

Reflection workshop at Young Working Adults Gathering

On 13 August, Nalanda Youths hosted their monthly Young Working Adults Gathering, featuring a reflection workshop led by Youth mentor Bro Lee Kong Foo.

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16 August 2024

Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in JB.

The Family Fun Fair is back in Johor Bahru!  We joyfully invite you to participate in this wholesome event to raise funds for the provision of community education programmes in J.B.

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15 August 2024

Hosting DAYWA Singapore Meditation Retreat

From 7 to 11 August, Nalanda hosted the DAYWA Meditation Retreat conducted by Sis Sylvia Bay and Bro. Ong Chye Chye.  Organised by Dhamma Assembly for Young Working Adults (DAYWA), over 50 youths relished the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the Dhamma path and meditation.

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13 August 2024

Peace begins with me

In today’s world, we generally don’t lack in material things, but we lack peace in our hearts. We can observe our minds and see that whenever there is excessive desires, uncontrolled anger and foolish ideas, it correlates with the lack of peace.  This is then expressed in the way we interact with others, the course of actions we take, and the lack of fulfilment within.  Thus, peace begins with me, not with others.

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