On 29 September, Bro. Tan Siang Chye delivered a Dhamma talk on humility and modesty. Modesty is the outward sign of a truly humble person, who lives a simple life, without the need for status or the urge to be higher than others. Pride, conceit and arrogance are the opposites of these qualities. These unwholesome traits trap people in prisons of their own creation, and prevent them from progressing on the Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreToday marks the 6th anniversary of the passing of eminent Tipitaka and Pāli Scholar, Venerable Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero, and renowned meditation teacher, Acharya Satya Narayan Goenka.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 September, NEO Centre Johor Bahru welcomed good friends and family to the popular Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ at Taman Johor Jaya. This year’s fair was the largest one ever held by the J.B. Branch, with 85 stalls offering a range of food, household items and games. Fair-goers were treated to performances by Dhamma School students and talented devotees, and visited exhibitions on the educational and community programmes.
Read moreOn 14 – 16 September, over 120 students from BPS403 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies and Dhamma School for Adults embarked on a study tour to Bujang Valley, Kedah. The entourage was led by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan to develop a better understanding of Kedah’s rich history through its archaeological and historical sites.
Read moreToday marks the 56th anniversary of the formation of ‘Malaysia’ – a federation of 13 states spanning the Malay Peninsula, Sarawak, and Sabah. Our beloved home, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation, continues to enjoy peace and harmony today as a result of our fellow citizens’ mutual respect, understanding and acceptance. We wish all Malaysians a joyful celebration of nationhood. “Dirgahayu Malaysia”!
Read moreThe ‘Family Fun Fair’ 2019 has just started at NEO Centre Johor Bahru at 8.00AM today! Many supporters and volunteers arrived early this morning to prepare their wares, and welcome family and friends for a joyful day out.
Read moreNalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru will open tomorrow morning (15 September) at 8am! This year’s Fair offers over 80 stalls, with a wide variery of home-cooked food, fresh produce, household items, hourly “happy draws”, an exhibition, and endearing performances by the community.
Read moreEarly this morning, 2 groups of Nalandians set out from Sri Serdang to spend a wholesome weekend in the northern and southern states of Malaysia, respectively. From 6.30am, Nalanda Centre was already teeming with over 100 devotees gathered for morning chanting before they started their journeys to Sungai Petani and Johor Bahru.
Read moreToday, Chinese people throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month. It is traditionally a day for families to gather in a celebration of harmony and unity. On this festive occasion, we wish you and your loved ones much joy, harmony and peace. May you be well and happy always. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐！
Read moreLast weekend, over 130 young adults spent 4 days emerging themselves in Dhamma-living and discovering true blessings in life. Our utmost gratitude to Bro. Tan for his compassion in teaching and inspiring us, as well as skilfully providing real-life perspectives relevant to facing our problems today.
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