On Sunday 1 September, 10 participants joined a workshop on design and publication conducted for volunteers to enhance their design skills in supporting Nalanda Communications Team. The workshop was conducted by Sis. Tan Poay Phing and Bro. Ajita Lim, the designers in Nalanda Publication Team.
Read moreFrom 6 – 7 September, the organisers of Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults have started camping in the venue to prepare for the life-changing event. Every team came together to brief, discuss, clarify and prepare all the elements to make the programme an impactful one.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 August, 45 Nalanda Youth members and volunteers engaged with the children of Mon Learning Centre during the Silver Lining Day programme. This programme is organised by Nalanda Youth Centre to provide an avenue for young volunteers to practice kindness by offering their service to the community.
Read moreSince dawn this morning, Nalanda members, devotees and volunteers have been out and about doing service for the benefit of others and exerting effort in Dhamma learning. From Hulu Selangor to Johor Bahru, groups of kalyana mittā have been immersed in various programmes.
Read moreParticipants of BPS 307, Certificate in Buddhist Studies, will gather at Nalanda Centre on Saturday 7 September, for their group presentation to their lecturers and fellow students. Having chosen their topics, each group have been working together to plan and carry out their projects in a meaningful way. We look forward to seeing the fruits of their efforts tomorrow.
Read moreOn Tuesday 3 September, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the Uposatha Evening Service to learn from Ven. Dr. Chandima and Bro. Tan Siang Chye. Ven. Chandima explained that while desire can lead to suffering, not all desires are harmful. For laypeople, having worldly goals or enjoying sensual pleasures is not blameworthy, as long as one does not develop greed and obsession.
Read moreWe are happy to announce that Pustaka Nalanda is now open to the community after the completion of upgrade and maintenance works. In a simple ceremony, the library was re-opened by Ven. B. Sri Saranankara and Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong together with the Society’s leaders on Saturday 31 August.
Read moreOn Saturday 31 August, Nalanda Dhammaduta College members met to discuss pertinent issues and align on future initiatives. Established since 2019, the collegiate has been serving the community through Dhamma programmes across the Society’s learning divisions while also upskilling themselves to enhance their service.
Read moreOn Saturday 31 August, over 150 Nalanda members, devotees and students came together on Memorial Day to pay tribute to our late Spiritual Advisor, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. Even though it has been 18 years since his passing, his exemplary life and advice continues to resonate strongly with his direct disciples and the many who learned Dhamma through his books and talks.
Read moreToday marks the 18th anniversary of Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda’s passing (on 31 August 2006). Venerable Dhammananda spent most of his life building and nourishing the growth of the Theravāda Buddhist community in Malaysia. Under his spiritual leadership, many Buddhist societies were established since the 1960s and continue to benefit Dhamma learners and practitioners today.
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