Last weekend, from 19 to 22 December, over 80 Dhamma School students were immersed in the Dhamma as part of the School’s stay-in programme at Nalanda Centre. Themed ‘Heart to Heart’, Nalanda Dhamma School Director Sis. Sunanda and the School’s facilitators led students of ages 9 to 17 in various activities to learn, study and practice the noble teachings of the Buddha.
Read moreFrom 13 to 16 December, 120 teenagers gathered at Wat Machimmaram, Kelantan for a Dhamma learning camp themed “The Happiness Equation”. This is the 10th camp in 8 years co-organised by Persatuan Peranakan Cina Kelantan, Persatuan Meditasi Mettarama Kota Bharu, Dhammarakkhita and Nalanda Dhamma School. Campers were introduced to components of true happiness which is experienced by one who is free from craving and with kind thoughts for oneself and others.
Read moreFrom 28 November to 1 December, 80 campers gathered at Pure Karma Buddhist Centre in Ulu Tiram, Johor for Nalanda Teenagers’ Learning Camp themed ‘Step Up’. During the camp, participants learned about the meaning of taking refuge in the Three Jewels, and also about the Buddha’s inspiring life.
Read moreJust yesterday, the Children’s Learning Camp themed ‘Always Be Caring!’ was concluded at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre Sungai Petani. Over four days from 9 August, 40 campers aged 9 to 12 years old enhanced their understanding and practice of loving-kindness and compassion through the various camp activities.
Read moreOn Sunday 16 June, Nalanda Dhamma School students showered their fathers with love and gratitude in the Father’s Day celebration. Students and devotees alike were filled with appreciation as everyone recollected the pivotal role that their father played in their lives. This is especially so for fathers who not only enable their children to learn Dhamma, but have the compassion to actively provide and support Buddhist education for the children in the community. We wish all fathers enjoy good health, peace and happiness!
Read moreWe joyfully invite you to come and visit the ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition, one of the highlights of Nalanda’s ‘Buddha Day’ Observance. Messages of Dhamma to educate the public are presented through paintings by Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and students in this year’s edition themed ‘Living with Compassion’.
Read moreOn 10 March, Nalanda Dhamma School organised a Parenting Workshop for parents and facilitators to explore effective strategies in understanding and connecting with our children. Dhamma speaker and counsellor, Bro. Ooi Boon Keat started with an exercise to list out our expectations towards our children and vice versa. Parents realised that our expectations greatly outweigh that of our childrens’ capabilities and reflected that we must be realistic to avoid causing unnecessary stress and conflicts.
Read moreFrom 5 to 8 December 2018, a Teenagers’ Dhamma Camp at Wat Pracacinaram, Wakaf Bharu was jointly organised by Nalanda Dhamma School, Dhammarakkhita group, Persatuan Peranakan Cina Kelantan, and Persatuan Meditasi Mettarama.
Read moreFrom 14 – 17 December, over 70 teenagers participated in a learning camp at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Sungai Petani, Kedah. Themed ‘Developing Respect’, the programme included various activities and learning sessions to understand the value and importance of respect.
Read moreRespect is the core value that underlies our positive connections not only with family and friends, but with everyone we encounter in life. Come and find out more about the cultivation of respect in a dynamic learning camp organised by Nalanda Dhamma School from 14 to 17 December 2018, in Sungai Petani.
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