Nalanda Buddhist Society

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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12 August 2024

Pustaka Nalanda is undergoing upgrading work

To accommodate the growing number of important Buddhist reference books and readership, Pustaka Nalanda is undertaking upgrading work for the next two weeks.  The library will reopen to the public on 26 August 2024.

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11 August 2024

Keenly cultivating generosity at Pindacāra

Every first Saturday of the month, the communities at the OUG and Happy Garden markets keep a keen lookout for the sight of saffron-coloured robes.  Just so, on Saturday 3 August, stall vendors and market-goers came together to give freely and joyfully to members of the Sangha during the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme.

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10 August 2024

A fulfilling Saturday full of learning

Today on 10 August, Nalanda Centre was abuzz throughout the day with Nalanda members and devotees delving into multiple learning opportunities. 

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8 August 2024

Hundreds receive Care bags this week

In just the past week, Nalanda members and volunteers have been working hard to pack and distribute Care bags to diverse groups across the Klang Valley.  On Sunday 4 August, after the Volunteer Appreciation programme, youths and Dhamma School students joined the distribution of more than 170 Care bags to four homes – Rumah Victory Children and Youth Home, Rumah Charis, Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Insan (PKKII) and Home of Peace.

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7 August 2024

Heartfelt gratitude to ‘Family Fun Fair’ volunteers

Last Sunday 4 August, volunteers and stall operators of the recent Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2024 gathered back at Nalanda Centre for an appreciation session hosted by the Organising Committee.  Assistant Chairperson Sis. Evelyn Chow expressed our sincere gratitude for the volunteers’ kind support, cooperation and care in hosting the Family Fun Fair.

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5 August 2024

Endearing moments at Family Fun Fair

Fond memories of the Family Fun Fair held last Sunday 28 July, continue to generate much joy and rejoice in our hearts.  We captured just some of these endearing moments, to share with you in this video.  Do also send this link across to your family and friends as well for them to rejoice in this amazing event dedicated to holistic education.  May you be well and happy.

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4 August 2024

Come explore peace within at Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults

It is common for us to get upset, angry, agitated and even be bogged down by these difficult emotions.  Let us together explore the theme ‘Peace begins with Me’  to grow our mindset and be agile in steering ourselves towards positive and wholesome emotions so that we can overcome challenges we face. 

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