Earlier today on 18 March, a group of Nalanda leaders and members visited Brickfields Maha Vihara to observe our annual Nalanda Patron’s Day. Held in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Nalanda’s late spiritual advisor Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, it is a day to remember and commemorate all teachers and benefactors who have contributed to Nalanda’s education mission.
Read moreOn Sunday 10 March, over 40 parents of Nalanda Dhamma School students joined the Parents Induction Programme, conducted by the School’s Chief Facilitator Sis. Lau Wei Nee and Junior Dhamma School Coordinator Sis. Chin Hui. This tailor-made platform is aimed at helping parents adopt ways to support their own and their families’ Dhamma learning and development.
Read moreThis week, Nalanda Free School teachers and volunteers welcomed a new intake of over 150 students for the 2024 academic year at Sri Serdang. The School which offers free tuition to needy students, operates with a low student to teacher ratio in order to extend more personalised help to students.
Read moreWe are honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Visālo at Nalanda from 21 – 26 March. Take this opportunity to meet with a well-practised teacher to learn the Dhamma and to make offerings.
Read moreIn the last two months, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and volunteers have been joyfully preparing for launch of Family Dhamma School in Johor Bahru. Led by School Director Sis. See Hui Shien and Chief Facilitator Sis. Lau Wei Nee, facilitators in JB had undergone training to conduct the classes and guide students in their Dhamma learning.
Read moreThis weekend, over 300 members, devotees and volunteers will be joining a host of Dhamma programmes at Nalanda. We invite you and your loved ones to come and join us to spend a meaningful and spiritual weekend with good friends.
Read moreToday marks the start of Ramadhan fasting month for Muslims around the world. Fasting, one of the five pillars of Islamic faith, means more than not consuming food and drinks during the day. This practice is a way to cleanse the mind from sensual desires and worldly cravings; it is a time of spiritual reflection for the purpose of purifying oneself. We wish our Muslim friends “Selamat Berpuasa”.
Read moreJust yesterday, over 35 yogis and volunteers completed the Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Gavesi held from 1 to 10 March at Wisdom Park. Yogis were guided by venerable sir in 10 days of intensive practice, starting with clear instructions, daily Dhamma talks and personal interviews.
Read moreThe Buddha said, “If you knew, as I do, the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing some of it.”, and through His own actions and teachings, the Buddha taught for us to understand the virtue of generosity which gives rise to inner joy. Dana (giving) is also a form of kindness and compassion practice motivated by unconditional caring for another.
Read moreJust this morning, Saturday 9 March, members of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held their 11th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre in Happy Garden, joined by Nalanda President Sis. Buddhini Tan, Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng, Honorary Treasurer Sis. Lim Kah Hong and KL Branch Coordinator Bro. Lee Kong Foo.
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