Nalanda Buddhist Society Sungai Petani Branch held its 4th Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) on Saturday 4 March, at NEO Centre Sungai Petani. Branch members gathered to review the programmes held over the past 12 months, and to hear about the Society’s development plans for the coming year.
Read moreOn Sunday 26 February, Nalandians and devotees gathered at our spiritual home to observe the monthly ‘Samaggi Day’. Through a profound Dhamma teaching, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan led the congregation in exploring the question, ‘what lies beyond happiness?’
Read moreIn early February, the organising team for WACANA 2017 Buddhist Conference conducted a site visit of the proposed venue at The Saujana Hotel near Subang Airport. The team was there to inspect the ballroom, functions rooms and other facilities available at the resort, and to plan for the conference logistics.
Read moreThe upcoming Nalanda e-Run on 16 April promises to be a multi-national, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious affair – with 1,500 participants from a dozen countries! This charity event aims to raise funds for holistic education that benefits the entire Malaysian community.
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On Sunday 19 February, Nalanda Dhamma School organised an outing for facilitators and students to Taman Putra Perdana in Putrajaya. 104 teenagers and children from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur branches spent a healthy and fun day out with their Dhamma friends, while learning the important values of good friendship and loving-kindness.
Read moreNalanda members held our first Members’ Day in 2017 on Saturday, 18 February to review the Society’s latest developments. Nalandians were briefed about major upcoming events including Nalanda e-Run on 16 April and the National Members’ Convention from 29 April to 1 May.
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On Sunday 5 February, Datuk Charlie Chia spoke about the importance of both worldly and spiritual wealth for lay people. He said that having the right measure in both kinds of wealth is important along one’s journey of cultivation.
Read moreTorrential rains that hit southern Colombia triggered a devastating mudslide in the city of Mocoa in the early hours of Friday 31 March, killing at least 250 people. The majority of victims were soundly asleep at home when the tragedy occurred.
Read moreIf you have not registered for e-Run 2017, register now! Please support this charity run which aims to raise funds for holistic education that benefits the entire Malaysian community.
Read moreOn Wednesday 18 January, after the weekly group meditation, the Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong was invited to give a Dhamma sharing on the Buddha’s eminent disciples.
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