During the recent Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’, Nalandian youths embarked on a strong effort to reach out to the community of young Buddhists. A ‘Youth Centre Canopy’ was set up comprising two sections: one section for Buddhist Societies from various universities to establish their stalls, and another section housing an exhibition themed “The Silver Lining”, which aimed to promote kindness.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 July, 35 members from Bodhi Heartz Youth Club paid a visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang as part of their tour to the Klang Valley. They were warmly welcomed and hosted by Director of Nalanda Centre, Sis. Nandini and Nalandian Youths.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 July, Nalandian youths ‘spiced’ their weekly Youth Service Sunday with an ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ session. After the challenging and intensive sport, the youths contributed their services by patching up uneven spots in the field for the convenience of other users. Read more
On Saturday 4 July, Nalandian youths initiated an intensive 10-week programme for deepening their learning and practice of the Dhamma. After a 45-minute meditation, the youths discussed the ‘Ratthapāla Sutta’ from the ‘Majjhima Nikaya’ (MN 82) in relation to their daily experiences. We rejoice in the youths’ zealous spirit to walk along the path of Dhamma. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreFrom 19 to 21 June, Nalanda Youth Centre was honoured to host the vibrant youth and their mentors from the Buddhist Fellowship of Singapore for their annual retreat. Our Singaporean friends had several inspiring and fruitful ‘Dhamma Chat’ sessions with Nalanda Founder, Bro. Tan who guided them on Buddhist Leadership which also benefited the Nalandian youths. There was an interactive session among the youth to exchange views and ideas on the programme of their respective Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 May, the “Silver Lining” Photography Competition Awards presentation was held at Nalanda Centre, attended by nearly all prize recipients, their families and friends. The ceremony marked the close of Nalanda Youth Centre’s two-month campaign to raise awareness on the importance of kindness and compassion in society.
Read moreDear friends, the on-line voting for the best photograph of the ‘Silver Lining’ Photography Competition is closed effective 8pm, 11th May. In the week-long voting period from 5th to 11th May, 48,640 people viewed the photographs; 1,764 people voted on-line; and 8,387 votes were received in total.
Read moreLast day of voting for the ‘Silver Lining’
Since March 2015, a group of Nalandian youths have been running the ‘Silver Lining’ Photography Competition and Exhibition, which is themed ‘Random Acts of Kindness’. Their campaign aims at promoting awareness and cultivation of kindness among Malaysian youths, and also in appreciating the kindness of others towards us.
Read moreSubmission for “The Silver Lining” Photography Competition is now closed (officially at 11.59pm, on 22 April 2015). Nalanda Youth Centre would like to thank all participants for submitting your wonderful entries on-line. We also thank everyone for your enthusiastic support in publicising this event, thus creating greater awareness in acts of kindness.
Read moreOver the weekend on 11 and 12 April, Nalanda Youth Centre was honoured to host the plenary meeting for members of the National Buddhist Undergraduate Community Service Programme, which is under the direction of the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM).
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