News & Updates

30 November 2024

Join Nalanda Family Dhamma School today

Learning Dhamma as a family helps parents connect more deeply with their children while growing together in wholesome values. We warmly invite you to join Nalanda’s Family Dhamma School, a unique platform where families can nurture spiritual growth and cultivate domestic bliss.

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29 November 2024

Cultivating gratitude in our lives with Dr. Phang Cheng Kar

On Sunday 24 November, Nalanda members, devotees, Dhamma School facilitators and students gathered for the Samaggi Sunday Service, a tradition observed on the last Sunday of every month. The day also marked the final session in the Dhamma School year, and the congregation reflected with much gratitude on their learning journey.

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28 November 2024

Parenting Workshop by Bro. Aggaphala Yap

As parents, our role to nurture our children requires much patience, care and effort.  We invite you to join the Parenting Workshop in Mandarin themed “Guiding our children toward Goodness” (走进孩子的内心世界—引导孩子向善) to better understand your child’s thoughts and emotions, so that we can guide them to cultivate and hone positive characters.  We will also explore effective communication and enhancing closer relationships.

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27 November 2024

Growing together as volunteers

On Saturday 23 November, Nalanda Volunteer Centre and Training & Enhancement Centre organised the ‘Volunteer Induction Programme’ for 30 new and regular volunteers.  Facilitated by Sis. Nandinī Tan, Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy and Bro. SY Tong, the group achieved a better understanding of the spirit and culture of community service. 

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26 November 2024

Community rejoices in opportunities to give

On Saturday 16 November, Ven. Alokavamsa led the Pindacara programme at the Seri Kembangan markets, together with Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī.   The community gave with much joy as they relished the sight of figures clad in brown robes walking calmly and composed, stopping occasionally at the behest of those preparing their offerings.

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25 November 2024

Free school appreciation night

We invite you to come and join the Nalanda Free School Appreciation Night to honour teachers and volunteers for their selfless service. We are also pleased to recognise our students and their parents, for their commitment and learning spirit throughout the year. All are welcome for an evening of rejoice and gratitude!

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24 November 2024

Offer meal dāna to Ven. Alokavamsa

We invite you to join us in offering meal dāna to Ven. Alokavamsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī at Nalanda Centre. Breakfast dāna will be offered on Tuesday 26 November.  On Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November, breakfast and lunch dāna will be offered at 7am and 11am respectively.  You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer.  Thank you.

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23 November 2024

Community gathers for learning today

Today, Nalanda Centre and the Society branches are buzzing with activity as communities from the north to the south gather for their learning programmes. Nalanda Education and Outreach (NEO) Centre in Sungai Petani hosted the Saturday Morning Service featuring a Dhamma talk by Bro. Ananda Fong, whilst Family Dhamma School parents and children gathered for their final session of the year in NEO Centre Johor Bahru.

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22 November 2024

A dialogue with Datuk Charlie on career well-being

On Tuesday 12 November, the young working adults group gathered at Nalanda Community Centre for their monthly gathering. This session featured a dialogue with Datuk Charlie Chia, a prominent Buddhist figure and corporate leader who shared his experiences candidly with the group.

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21 November 2024

Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Karuniko

We are privileged to host Ven. Ajahn Karuniko on Wednesday 27 November for a Dhamma teaching. Ajahn Karuniko is from Greater Manchester, England and was ordained as a monk in 1984 at Cittaviveka with Ajahn Sumedho as his preceptor. He has served previously as the Abbot of Cittaviveka Chithurst Forest Monastery in the U.K.

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