From 6 to 9 December, Nalanda hosted a monastic entourage from Indonesia as part of a larger group who stayed in Nalanda Centre for an Asubha workshop organised by the Academy of Silent Mentor and Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. The entourage was led by Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and included 5 other bhikkhus (monks), 2 sameneras (novice monks), and 6 sayalays (10-preceptor nuns).
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for Nalanda Dhamma School’s “Appreciation & Honours Day.” This meaningful event brings facilitators, students, and parents together in a heartfelt gathering to reflect on the year and express gratitude for one another. It is an opportunity to thank everyone for their unwavering dedication to Dhamma education and for fostering a supportive learning environment for the next generation of Buddhists.
Read moreSince early this morning, over a hundred devotees and volunteers have been joyfully preparing and setting up their stalls at the Panna Vihara Charity Fair in Kompleks Mutiara, Jalan Ipoh. Funds raised at the Fair will be used towards the building of the Panna Vihara Building at Bukit Puchong 2, Selangor.
Read moreTo conclude a fruitful 2024 academic year at Nalanda Free School, its teachers, volunteers, students and their family members gathered on Saturday 7 December for the annual Appreciation Night. With much gratitude for the School’s teachers and volunteers for supporting the students’ development both academically and morally, students put their best foot forward in performances whilst parents shared heartfelt words of thanks.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 December, the community around the Happy Garden and O.U.G. markets joined the monthly Pindacāra programme, a welcomed opportunity for many. Hosted by members and volunteers of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch, volunteers continued to engage more market-goers’ whose interest were piqued by the sight of so many people presenting food and requisites to the monks.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 December, Nalanda Dhamma School hosted a parenting workshop led by Bro. Aggaphala Yap for over 30 participants to learn and discuss how to address children's emotional needs effectively at different development stages, cultivate positive character traits and enhance parent-child relationships through effective communication.
Read more24 members and core volunteers of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch have commenced their study tour to Thailand from 11 to 16 December. The group will explore Buddhist sites and monuments in Bangkok and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. The tour is led by Nalanda leaders Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap. We wish them safe travels and a joyful learning experience.
Read moreEvery year, ‘Nalanda Education Day’ is celebrated on 11 December to mark the anniversary of the launching of Nalanda’s “Educational Philosophy,” which calls for a holistic approach in education leading to integral development of people. On this occasion today, Nalanda educators from the various educational divisions gathered to review and discuss the effectiveness of Nalanda’s approach to our programmes and what principles we can incorporate to deepen the spirituality of the community.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 68 (Dec 2024 edition) is now available for collection at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, as well as our branches in Happy Garden, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani. We invite you to peruse through the bulletin to rejoice and learn more about the Dhamma programmes in the past months, and upcoming programmes. Do also share copies with your family members and friends.
Read moreIf you had visited Nalanda Centre over the weekend, it is almost as if Nalanda Centre had transformed into a monastery! Everywhere you looked, the sight of recluses donning robes of different brown hues with glistening-shaven heads brought serene and reverent energy to the building.
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