On Sunday 5 November, participants of the Dhamma-living Camp for Young Adults (DLCY) reconnected with their Dhamma friends at the Reunion Day. Gathering at Nalanda Youth Centre, they were happy to see their kalyana mittas again and reminisced memorable moments learning Dhamma together.
Read moreThis morning, Nalanda youths and volunteers received participants of the “Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme (YEP)” who had travelled overnight from Ladakh. Joyful to meet new Dhamma friends, both Malaysians and Ladakhis are eager to learn together and also learn more about each other over the next 10 days, with the commencement of YEP today.
Read moreLast Saturday 4 November, participants of the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) combined their fourth learning session with performing service at Wisdom Park. The university students worked together and supported each other in making quick work of turning around the facilities for the next two programmes at the educational campus.
Read moreOn 28 to 29 October, 65 Nalanda leaders from Serdang Headquarters and Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani Branches came together to refresh and realign in their missionary. Over these two days, the group explored various aspects important to their roles including the Society's Code of Conduct, ways to manage challenges and resolving issues in leading teams, and the importance of continuous learning.
Read moreOn Tuesday, 24 October, Nottingham Buddhist Society hosted Nalanda Youth leader, Bro. Yeo Disheng for a Dhamma talk at their weekly meeting. Even after a full day at lectures, the students were eager to deepen their understanding about the Five Precepts, in the company of their alumni members.
Read moreThe Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) programme is at its halfway point with its participants gathering last Saturday 21 October for their third session. The university students explored the Sangaha Sutta (Anguttara Nikaya 4.32) with Bro. Lim Ajit, to better understand the foundations of positive social and familial connections.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 October, Nalanda youths delved deeper into understanding the Five Hindrances and how to overcome them gradually, with Sis. Nandinī Tan at the Youth Sunday Service. In the Āhārasutta (Samyutta Nikaya 46.51), the Buddha taught that giving careless attention to things such as sensual desires, ill-will, sloth and torpor, restlessness and doubt, become nutriments for the arising of the hindrances.
Read moreThe Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N) is well underway as 20 undergraduates spent a wholesome afternoon last Saturday, 14 October, with kalyana mittas to discover more about effective communication.
Read moreFrom 28 September to 1 October, over 100 participants and volunteers of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults congregated at Wisdom Park for four days of wholesome learning and service. Carrying the theme ‘Make Wise Choices in Life’, the campers gradually learned principles taught by the Buddha to help shape their mental attitudes throughout life’s journey.
Read moreParticipants of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults had the opportunity to connect with nature by joining the ‘Green Warriors’ to enhance Wisdom Park’s landscaping on Saturday 30 September.
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