2024 has been an enriching year for Nalanda. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your fervent support towards Nalanda's education mission. We are hopeful that 2025 will ride on the growth that we experienced, and we look forward to another year of positive spirits.
Read moreCalmness and clarity are needed more than ever – as wars, calamities and political turmoil rage around the world, every one of us has also had our share of challenges hurled in our path throughout the year – perhaps even at this very moment.
Read moreAs 2024 ends and the new year dawns, let us take some time to reflect, express gratitude, and radiate loving-kindness to the whole world. Join us at Nalanda Centre to ‘calm-down’ to the new year at the New Year’s Eve Uposatha Service.
Read moreOn Saturday 21 December, the community at Seri Kembangan came together for the final Pindacāra of the year. It provided a golden opportunity for everyone to perform wholesome deeds and cultivate generosity to end the year in a fruitful and meaningful way. The joy and spirit of giving were evident in the members of the public who enthusiastically came forward to make offerings abundantly.
Read moreNalanda Free School has been providing free tuition, quality teaching, personal attention, and other educational support to academically weak and needy students since 2010. Free School tuition class schedules for the coming 2025 academic year at Sri Serdang and Johor Bahru are available at https://www.nalanda.org.my/free-school/ .
Read moreFrom 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.
Read moreOver the weekend from 21 to 23 December, over 50 participants and volunteers came together at Dhamma Light Meditation Center in Pontian, Johor for the ‘Dhamma-Living Camp for Families’. Themed “感恩随我行 Gratitude is My Attitude”, the camp provided parents and children with a valuable opportunity to strengthen their family bonds while deepening their understanding of the Dhamma.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join us to learn and reflect on Dhamma with Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo, a senior monk from the forest tradition of Ajahn Chah. Concurrently, there will be Dhamma talk in Mandarin by Sis. Nandinī Tan.
Read moreCatch a glimpse of this moving production featuring an interview with Ven. Dhammavuddho before his passing in 2019. In this production, Ven. Dhammavuddho shares about his motivation to become a monk and what the life of a Buddhist monk is, featuring scenes from Vihara Buddha Gotama, Temoh in Perak.
Read moreOn Tuesday 17 December, the young working adults from Nalanda Youth Centre gathered for their monthly meeting at Nalanda Community Centre. This session featured a dialogue with Mr. Wong Kar Cane, former General Manager of Eu Yan Sang, who shared how his Dhamma learning enhanced his leadership and people skills in advancing his career.
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