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12 January 2013

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“Why Procrastinate?”

For many people, procrastination is part of everyday life, and many people feel guilty and powerless to do anything about it. However, this feeling may diminish after reading the book “Why Procrastinate?”.

11 January 2013

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Nalanda Youth Library is now Open!

1 January 2013 marks the birth of Nalanda Youth Library. This new addition to our expanding Pustaka Nalanda caters to the learning needs and reading interest of youths and young adults. We were honoured to have the presence of Venerable Sing Kan and Nalanda’s founder, Bro. H S Tan at the simple yet meaningful launching ceremony on 6 January 2013.

8 January 2013

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Dhamma School Teachers Training Programme

On 5 & 6 January 2013, Nalanda Institute Malaysia (NIM) conducted a two-day teacher's training programme at Uttama Bodhi Vihara in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. The 35 existing and aspiring Dhamma School teachers who participated in the weekend programme gained much knowledge and inspiration to further the noble cause of Buddhist education.

3 January 2013

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Launch of Nalanda Youth Library

Pustaka Nalanda cordially invites the public to join us in launching Nalanda Youth Library (YL) - the latest addition to our expanding library. This new wing caters for the learning needs and reading interests of teenagers and younger adults. Presently, the YL catalogue has 500+ titles, and growing. Let us all come and render our support and encouragement to the growth of proper Buddhist education! See you at Nalanda!

1 January 2013

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Notice of EGM

The Nalanda Secretariat has issued a notice on 30 December 2012, calling for an Extraordinary General Meeting of Nalanda members.

Notice is hereby given that the Management Committee has called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) for members of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia, to be held on Sunday, 13 January 2013, at 1.00pm.

1 January 2013

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‘Calming Down’ to 2013

Nalandians usher in 2013 with pūja, meditation, and wise reflection. On 31 December 2012, Nalanda members and devotees gathered at the Sri Serdang Nalanda Centre following an annual tradition to reflect on the passing of 2012, and to usher in the New Year. Dressed in elegant Nalanda sarong uniforms, devotees greeted each other joyfully with words of thanks, mutual appreciation, and encouragement.

27 December 2012

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Memorial Day

Remembering the 2004 Tsunami Victims

On 26 December 2004, a huge earthquake off Northern Sumatra and a catastrophic tsunami which followed it caused enormous devastation in many countries fringing the Indian Ocean. Around 250,000 men, women and children lost their lives in this tragedy; millions more lost their loved ones, possessions, and livelihood.

23 December 2012

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School Honours Day

Preparing Nalanda House for the New Year

Nalanda Dharma School facilitators and students are currently busy repairing, repainting and preparing Nalanda House to welcome the new school year in January 2013. Starting today and over the weekend, they are hard at work to ensure a conducive and welcoming environment for facilitators and students alike to learn the Dhamma.

15 December 2012

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“Recognizing the Dhamma”

Have you read a Dhamma book today?

Book title	:	Recognizing the Dhamma
Author	:	Ven. Bhikkhu Thanissaro
Topic	:	Concepts, Teachings and Practice

Introduction

Shortly after her ordination, Mahapajapati Gotami asked the Buddha for a short Dhamma instruction that would guide her in her solitary practice. The Buddha gave a discourse on the eight principles for recognizing what qualifies as Dhamma and Vinaya, and what does not. The eight principles have been widely cited ever since. In addition, there are passages on the principles of modesty, non-entanglement, dispassion, etc. in this compilation. Read more

12 December 2012

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Nalanda Children’s Learning Camp 2012

We love, we care and we share! How often do you get to experience LOVE for 4 days continuously? 61 children of the recent "The Fruits of Metta" Children’s Learning Camp experienced unconditional love during their stay in at Nalanda Centre from 6 - 9 December 2012. The camp aimed to impart the important message of love and also to expose participants to the practice of patience, endurance and mindfulness.