Students at Nalanda Dharma School are making full use of their current school holidays to learn Dhamma and to serve the community. After coming back from a teenagers’ learning camp in Johor Bahru a week ago, many of them left again on 10 June to help organise another camp in Kelantan from 12 to 14 June.
Read moreAt 7.30 pm this evening, Nalanda Dharma School (NDS) facilitators and students gathered at Nalanda Centre for Pūja before departing by bus to Kelantan. They are on a “Dhammaduta Mission” there to help organize a Dhamma School Teachers’ Workshop, as well as a Teenagers’ Learning Camp.
Read moreNalanda Dharma School facilitators and students have just returned from a joyful teenagers’ learning camp held in Johor Bahru from 31 May to 3 June. We would like to thank Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch members, all sponsors, facilitators, volunteers, and participants for your effort and contribution towards this marvelous camp! May all of us continue to grow in the Dhamma. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreA teacher is often compared to a candle that consumes itself to light the path for others. On Sunday 18 May, the candles that keep Nalanda Dharma School perpetually bright received a pleasant surprise!
Read moreOn Saturday 12 April, Nalanda Dharma School Facilitators explored the ‘Mangala Sutta’ – the discourse on 38 supreme blessings expounded by the Buddha. “To live at a suitable place; to cherish wife and children, to have a peaceful occupation, and to abstain from unwholesome states” are but a few blessings listed in this enlightening discourse.
Read moreReport by See Hui Shien | Photos by Ooi Choong Li
On 22-25 March, Nalanda Dharma School organized a 4-day Leadership Camp at Samadhi Vihāra, Shah Alam. The camp themed ‘Lead-A-Ship’ aimed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills among teenagers. A total of 55 participants aged 14 – 17 years old who came from various states participated in this meaningful camp.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 February, parents of new Nalanda Dharma School students gathered in Sri Serdang for the second session of ‘Svagatam’* Induction Programme. In this session, Sis. Nandini Tan shared about the lovely Buddhist culture and refined etiquette.
Read moreOn Sunday 16 February, a ‘Svagatam ’ * induction programme was held for parents of new Nalanda Dharma School students registered for 2014. The 6-session programme aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge on living in accordance with the Dhamma, and also to provide an avenue for parents to share their thoughts and views.
Read moreArticle by Lim Yee Wan | Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng
On Sunday 9 February, Nalanda Dharma School (NDS) organised a traditional “Tea Ceremony” at Nalanda Centre in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. The purpose for the ceremony was for children to express gratitude towards their parents. It was indeed heart-warming to see children bowing reverentially to their parents and hugging them, showing much gratitude and appreciation for their parents’ love, care and sacrifice.
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