News & Updates

9 February 2016

Lunar New Year at NEO Centre JB

On the first day of Chinese New Year, devotees came together as a family to celebrate this auspicious occasion with Pūjā and chanting at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. It was a meaningful and spiritual gathering, and the devotees were filled with a deep sense of gratitude and unity.

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8 February 2016

New Year’s Eve in Taiping

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, Nalandians in Taiping gather annually at Buddhist temples and centres nearby to usher in the year in a meaningful and spiritual way.

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7 February 2016

Happy New Year!

Nalanda Buddhist Society management and members wish everyone a “Happy Lunar New Year”!  May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, joy and peace in the year ahead.  Travel safe and enjoy your holidays with friends, family, and Dhamma!

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6 February 2016

Local Sangha members visit Nalanda Centre 

On Friday 22 January, local Sangha members Ven. Zhen Che (振澈法师), Ven. Pu Hui (普辉法师), Ven. Pu Ye (普悦法师) and  Ven. Shi Di (实谛法师) came to Nalanda Centre for a visit.  They were warmly greeted by the Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, who led them on a tour of the building.

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5 February 2016

Nalandians “take leave” for CNY break

On Friday, 29 January Nalandians came together to express their deep gratitude for Nalanda founder Bro. Tan for his invaluable guidance and wise counsel throughout the year.  In the best of Buddhist traditions, before “taking leave” for the New Year break, Nalandians also sought forgiveness from Bro. Tan, their teacher and mentor, who has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the Buddhist community.

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4 February 2016

Intermediate Buddhist Studies in Mandarin

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is pleased to offer its first Intermediate Buddhist Studies course in Mandarin (BPS201) from 5 March to 14 May. There will be 8 sessions held on designated Saturdays, from 3.00pm to 6.00pm. The course is suited for those who have attended the Basic Buddhist Studies course in Mandarin (BPS101 or BPS001) or its equivalent.

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3 February 2016

Nalanda Centre closed for Lunar New Year

Nalanda Centre and Pustaka Nalanda (the Library) in Sri Serdang will be closed from Friday, 5 February to Friday, 12 February for the Lunar New Year holidays. The Centre and Library will reopen on Saturday, 13 February at 10.00am. We would like to wish everyone a joyous New Year! May you and your loved ones be well and happy always!

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2 February 2016

American youths volunteer at Nalanda

American youths, Andrew and Benjamin were warmly received by Nalandians as part of our family when they spent two weeks volunteering at Nalanda Centre.  During their stay, from 7 to 22 January, both youths participated in Nalanda’s activities such as the One-day Meditation Retreat for young adults, and alms-offering programme.

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1 February 2016

Cordiality leads to harmony

On Sunday 31 January, Sis. Santi Cheang gave a Dhamma sharing which was most pertinent for the festive season. She spoke about the root causes of conflicts and how to avoid them, citing the ‘Samagama Sutta’ of Majjhima Nikaya (Sutta No.104).

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31 January 2016

Mindful meditation with Ven. Mangala

On Wednesday 13 January, Venerable Mangala, who was visiting Nalanda Centre with Ven. Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana, led the weekly group meditation and Dhamma discussion.  Many Dhamma practitioners came to learn from venerable’s experience and knowledge of mindful meditation.

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