Held every 2nd Friday of the Month, 12.00pm - 1.30pm Pustaka Nalanda's objective is to make available quality reading materials to promote the learning, study, practice and understanding of Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreThe 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia was held on 11 March, at the Srivijaya Hall, Nalanda Centre. The highlight of the AGM was the passing of two important resolutions - to allow the setting up of branches, and the acquisition of potential properties for future expansion.
Read moreExemplary Nalandian Volunteer Text by Yap Sze Yinn The first thing that strikes you upon meeting Ms Khor Swee Moi is how at ease she makes you feel. Helping others shed their shyness and muster the courage to share, learn and grow together, is second nature to this affable teacher of 12 years’ standing.
Read moreNalanda Dharma School celebrated its 7th Anniversary on 1 January 2012 at Nalanda Centre. In conjunction with this year’s celebration, we asked some of the School members to give their personal views on the School.
Well done, Nalandians! 31 December is an important day for Nalanda Dharma School. This is the time when the School celebrates the contributions and progress made by students throughout the year. For 2011, the School Honours day was very different from previous years’ because this time around, it was solely organized by the students; a task previously done by School facilitators.
Read moreTheir faces say it all – the gratifying beatitude that comes naturally with their responsibilities as leaders of Nalanda’s three main divisions: (Uncle) Vijaya (middle) who helms Nalanda Institute; Sis. Sunanda, the Director of Nalanda Dharma School; and Bro. Ananda Fong (left) who heads Pustaka Nalanda. These three “pillars” of Nalanda gathered for a ceremonial planting at Nalanda Centre on a bright and sunny day. The next Gardening Day is scheduled on Sunday, 1 April, to spruce up Nalanda's surrounding in welcoming Wesak Day.
Read moreA dialogue session with Venerable Man Ya marked the first Service Sunday for 2012. Four representatives from different age groups, namely retirees, working adults, parents and children, discussed the topic "Promoting Social Harmony in Our Daily Lives".
Read moreTo commemorate 2600 years of Buddhism in 2011-2012, Nalanda Institute is offering a series of courses to introduce various Nikāyas of the Pāli Tipitakā.
Read moreWalk for Education 2012! More than 300 participants turned up at Bukit Jalil Recreation Park on a crisp Sunday morning on 4 March to take part in Nalanda Walkathon – "Walk for Education 2012!" This time around, there were more group participation from schools, private companies and local council staff members. One out-station participant, an undergraduate from Perak, even arrived the night before and slept under a canopy in the Park!
Read moreExemplary Nalandian Volunteer Text by Yap Sze Yinn Mdm Lee Poh Peng is one of the most experienced teachers one might meet, with 27 years of teaching in the bag. For the last 5 years, she has been serving as the Deputy Principal of Serdang Baru Chinese Primary School, as well as carrying out her duties as a teacher-counselor.
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