On Friday 13 March, Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang was honoured by the visit of Venerable Sanghasena Nāyaka Thero from Ladakh, India. The Director of Nalanda Centre, Sis. Nandinī Tan, and Head of Department for Buddhist & Pāli Studies, Sis. Sandy Lim, hosted Ven. Sanghasena and two accompanying Ladakhi students on a tour of Nalanda Cente.
Read moreOn Friday 13 March, Nalanda Free School Chief Coordinator Sis. Nandinī Tan was interviewed by reporters from ‘The Sun’ about the programme. The “Nalanda Free School Project” was initiated in 2010 by a group of dedicated volunteers to provide free tuition to academically-weak and needy students living in and around Seri Kembangan.
Read moreAt Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 12th Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) held on 8 March 2015, Nalanda members elected a new Board of Management to lead and oversee the Society’s continued growth and development. Heading the Board of Management is Sis. Evelyn Chow, who was elected Nalanda’s fourth leader and first female President. Bro. Charlie Teng was elected the Deputy President, while Bro. Pee Che Yong is the new Honorary Secretary. Sis. Margaret Ng was appointed the Honorary Treasurer.
Read more18 March 2015 marks the 97th birth anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s late Spiritual Advisor – Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thero. Since 2007, this date has been designated “Nalanda Patron’s Day” – an annual programme to commemorate and appreciate all our donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education. Read more
On Sunday 8 March, Nalandians and devotees congregated to observe the 1st anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370’s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. Venerable Seelananda Maha Thero, Deputy Abbot of Bhāvanā Society, West Virginia, USA, graced the occasion with an insightful Dhamma talk.
Read moreOn Tuesday 3 March, Nalanda Dharma School (N.D.S.) facilitators from Sri Serdang and NEO Centre Happy Garden came together for their monthly meeting at Nalanda Centre. The meeting was chaired by School Director, Sis. Sunanda Ong. Read more
On Sunday 1 March, Nalanda Buddhist Society Johor Bahru Branch had a fruitful 2nd Annual General Meeting. The meeting was also attended by Nalanda’s Honorary Secretary Sis. Buddhini Tan and Assistant Secretary Sis. Mudita Chan, representing the National Board of Management.
Read moreWe are very pleased to share that Venerable Ajahn Sumedho has arrived in Malaysia from Singapore! Tonight, Ajahn is giving a public talk at Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV) in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, at 7.30pm.
Read moreFollowing the opening of Nalanda Dharma School in Johor Bahru last weekend, the much-anticipated ‘Nalanda Junior Dharma School’ will commence classes this Sunday, 15 March at Nalanda House, Sri Serdang! The Junior School is specially catered for older children aged 10 to 12. They will be guided by experienced facilitators using practical and hands-on learning methods.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 March, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with three venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. Many regular devotees gathered along the ‘Pindacāra’ route waiting for the arrival of the venerable monks to offer food. Some market-goers were so inspired by the sight of composed monks that they promptly joined in the offering!
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