Nalanda Dharma School students had a stay-in programme from 15 – 17 August during the recent school holidays. Over 3 days, 22 young participants practised living and learning as a community. Along with daily chanting and meditation, there were regular Dhamma sessions with Sis. Sunanda Ong, Director of Nalanda Dharma School.
Read moreA most inspiring ‘Dhamma Appreciation Night’ was recently held on 24 May to celebrate the Wesak full-moon Buddha Day. The dynamic performances that evening delighted the audience with its youthful zest and brilliant comedic effects. The night’s 3 performances were specially presented by a team of dedicated young Nalandians, who were ably guided by Nalanda Institute’s Director, Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition is one of the highlights of Nalanda’s Wesak Observance. From handcrafted exhibits to photographs, messages of the Dhamma are illustrated through visual presentations to stimulate reflection from the viewer’s perspective.
Read moreOver a three-day period from 26 – 28 March, Nalanda Dharma School organised a Stay-in Programme for our junior students from the Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur (KL) branch. As part of the stay-in, the students had an outing to the KL Bird Park, lunch at Lake Gardens, and visited the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB).
Read moreHow well do your children know the Dhamma? Nalanda Institute Malaysia is organising The Young Buddhist Quiz on 31 August 2013. This friendly competition is open to Malaysian youths aged 13 - 16.
Read moreEducation can take place beyond the classroom. On 10 March, students of Nalanda Dharma School had an outing to the Kuala Lumpur Crafts Complex to broaden their horizons on the handicraft industry. Apart from visiting the exhibitions, students were also given a chance to try their hands on making some simple crafts.
Read moreNalanda Dharma School facilitators and students are currently busy repairing, repainting and preparing Nalanda House to welcome the new school year in January 2013. Starting today and over the weekend, they are hard at work to ensure a conducive and welcoming environment for facilitators and students alike to learn the Dhamma.
Read moreWe love, we care and we share! How often do you get to experience LOVE for 4 days continuously? 61 children of the recent "The Fruits of Metta" Children’s Learning Camp experienced unconditional love during their stay in at Nalanda Centre from 6 - 9 December 2012. The camp aimed to impart the important message of love and also to expose participants to the practice of patience, endurance and mindfulness.
Read moreThe world is our classroom! Vibrant and gleeful are the Nalanda Dharma School facilitators. As the end of the year approaches, a retreat was held from 13 – 15 November for Nalanda Dharma School facilitators. The aim of this annual retreat is for the School’s facilitators to evaluate the progress of Nalanda Dharma School (NDS) in 2012, and develop the plan for 2013.
Read moreOnce, the Buddha was residing near the town of Nalanda. A lay devotee by the name of Kevaddha approached Him and enjoined the Buddha to perform miracles so as to gain the faith of more people.
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