On Saturday 18 January, Nalanda Youths’ weekly Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N) session had a special workshop led by Mr. Tan Huat Chye with the topic “Team & Conflict Management”. The workshop provided us with a better understanding on the meaning of “team” and how to effectively manage conflicts as an individual and as a team. By practicing wisely the knowledge that we have acquired, this can assist us in our future group projects.
Read moreA Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) was held at Seri Kembangan market yesterday morning. It was a joyful occasion as we witnessed the public cheerfully approaching the venerable monks to offer food and other allowable requisites with respect. It is indeed inspiring to see this monthly programme becoming a platform for lay people to experience joy and happiness through wholesome acts of giving.
Read moreThe Nalanda Bulletin Issue No.19 (January 2014) is now available for reading on-line! If you would like to have a hard-copy, kindly collect one from any Nalanda Centre. For members and volunteers going back to your hometowns during Chinese New Year, please bring along some copies to be distributed to your relatives and friends, as well as for local Buddhist organisations near your homes.
Read moreOn 12 January, Nalanda Youths hosted 60 National Service (NS) trainees from the Semenyih Camp for a Sunday Service from 2pm to 5pm. Nalanda Youths aim to share and inspire the young trainees with the beautiful Dhamma during their next three months of weekly visits to Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang.
It is with deep respects that we announce the passing of a distinguished scholar in Buddhist and Pāli Studies, Professor-Emeritus David J. Kalupahana, on Wednesday 15 January 2014 in Hawaii. His funeral will be held on 21 January.
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16 Nalanda Youths attended the first Youth Service Sunday in 2014 at Nalanda Centre on 12 January. Weekly Service Sundays for youths begin at 9am with Pūja (offerings) and chanting, followed by Dhamma Sharing. Last Sunday, Sis. Sunanda Ong shared on the meaning of ‘Right Effort’. The youths in turn expressed their wholesome aspirations for 2014.
Read moreNalanda Free School classes started last week with 250 registered students so far. By March, we expect the number to exceed 400, as some classes are still open for registration at both Nalanda Centre and NEO Centre Happy Garden.
Read more16 January 2014 marks the 22nd anniversary of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s passing. More than two decades later, his unique ways of teaching still resonate among us today. His clear message was presented in simple daily language, yet was deep and profound. Nalanda pays tribute to this inspiring and influential teacher, whose noble example, wisdom and legacy continue to guide many practitioners presently. Namo Sanghaya !
Read moreNalanda Walkathon Sub-Committee led by Sis. Evelyn Chow, Bro. Vincent Lee and Bro. Charlie Teng had a meeting with the organising team members for updates on the event on Sunday, 12 January. Everyone on the team was enthusiastically looking forward to supporting this meaningful event which will be held on 16 March.
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