The 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School teachers concluded just yesterday, with much joy and exuberance for all 100 teachers and volunteers. Inspired by the learning sessions, discussions, forums, and workshops over the 4 days, teachers made aspirations to be unrelenting in this noble role of relaying the profound Dhamma, and in progressing their own learning and spiritual growth. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all organisers, volunteers and participants for the wonderful learning experience and spiritual friendship. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreThis morning, 70 Dhamma School teachers from across Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore planted the ‘Bunga Tanjung’ (Mimusops elengi) tree, dedicating it to teachers during the 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School teachers at Wisdom Park.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 March, Nalanda members came together for the Society’s 21st Annual General Meeting. Members received and approved the Board of Management’s 2023 Annual Report, rejoicing in the collaboration and unity of members, supporters, devotees and volunteers in realising the multitude of Dhamma learning programmes for the community.
Read moreFrom 21 to 26 March, Nalanda Centre hosted Ven. Ajahn Visālo, an Indonesian monk who ordained under Luang Por Liem, Abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong. Devotees and members were grateful for the opportunity to associate with a well-practised teacher to learn the Dhamma and make offerings.
Read moreWe look forward to welcome registered participants to Wisdom Park, Kuala Kubu Bahru for the second National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers. Jointly organised by Nalanda Buddhist Society and the Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM), the Camp is a platform for Dhamma School teachers to learn and discuss ways to enhance approaches in sharing the Buddha's teachings in a systematic and engaging manner to the younger generation.
Read moreOn Tuesday 19 March, 30 youths came together at Nalanda Book Café Community Centre to explore ways to develop ourselves holistically at the Happy Young Adults programme. Guided by Bro. Tan Siang Chye, the group consisted mainly of young adults who are at the start of their careers, often facing similar challenges at work.
Read moreOn Sunday 17 March, Nalanda Youth members gathered at Nalanda Youth Centre in Sri Serdang for the first Youth Members’ Day of 2024. The purpose of this gathering is to formally welcome new Youth members on board, to reflect on our learning journey over the past year, and to align our direction for the year ahead.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 March, the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme was reintroduced to the local community at the morning wet market in Seri Kembangan. Many vendors and market-goers were happy to again see the sight of monks walking barefoot and receiving alms at the Bazar Rakyat; as they also took the opportunity to make offerings themselves.
Read moreLast Saturday 16 March, over 100 participants, facilitators and volunteers commenced the first session of the Sigalovada Sutta’ (Digha Nikaya 31) Study Course in Mandarin. Held concurrently across all three Nalanda Branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani, this course is organised by Nalanda Institute Malaysia and provides an insight into the Buddha’s teachings about the laity’s duties and moral conduct.
Read moreWe are honoured to receive Ven. Ajahn Visālo at Nalanda Centre today, where he will stay from 21– 26 March. Ajahn will give his first talk TONIGHT, 8pm at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur. His next talk will be this Sunday, 9am at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.
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