News & Updates

30 January 2013

Nalanda Hemanta Retreat 2013

Nalandian officers and members in our traditional uniforms on Hemanta Retreat at the Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting Highlands, Selangor.

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29 January 2013

Mandarin Buddhist Studies Programme

Another good turnout for the second session of the Buddhist Studies in Mandarin course.

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21 January 2013

A Night with Gratitude

Twinkling lanterns, reminiscent music and the warmth of Nalandians made it a night to remember!

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17 January 2013

Wayang Kulit Learning Workshop

In addition to the story-telling workshop series, Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama also imparted his knowledge and skill of the precious Asian theatre widely known as wayang kulit. In this first session of the wayang kulit learning workshop held on 12 January, participants were taught the knowledge of ancient wayang kulit techniques as well as the skills of producing a puppet befitting a wayang kulit performance.

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15 January 2013

Nalanda Bulletin Issue No. 12

Nalanda Bulletin Issue No 12. November 2012

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15 January 2013

Mandarin Course – The Life of Buddha

The first session of the General Buddhist Studies in Mandarin course was conducted on 13 January.  Organised by Nalanda Institute Malaysia’s Department of Buddhist & Pali Studies, this course has received positive responses and the first session was attended by 50 participants.

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14 January 2013

Service Sunday for NS Trainees

Together we learn Dhamma! On 13 January, Nalanda Youth Centre (NYC) conducted its first Service Sunday for National Service (NS) trainees in year 2013 at Nalanda Centre. A total of 108 trainees from Semenyih NS Camp spent their Sunday meaningfully by performing wholesome deeds and learning Buddhist values through fun and dynamic activities arranged by 11 youths from NYC.

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12 January 2013

“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?”.

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11 January 2013

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.

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8 January 2013

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.

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