Learning Dhamma is essential for the wholesome development of mind and character to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Nalanda Dhamma School has thus been serving this purpose; to provide holistic Buddhist education to the younger generations by imparting them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and most importantly, religious and moral values. Ultimately, students are independently equipped for worldly responsibilities and are set to eventually experience spiritual awakening in their lives.
Read moreFor the past few months, teenagers of Nalanda Dhamma School have committed their time on Sundays, to upkeep K. Sri Dhammananda Centre (KSDC) and its surroundings. While some may see this as tedious and hard work, students carry out this service with understanding and camaraderie. We share with you, a reflection of one of our teenagers :
Read moreOn Saturday 7 October, the community around Happy Garden and O.U.G. gathered for the monthly Pindacāra programme around the neighbourhood markets to support the monastic.
Read more“Guiding the young hearts and minds is a fulfilling role, as we witness for ourselves the miracle of education when students grow and transform into wiser individuals. With the support from my team, I was able to step out of my comfort zone and develop new skills to better facilitate students’ learning. At the same time, practicing the Dhamma with like-minded friends strengthens my spiritual cultivation.”
Read moreToday 10 October is designated as World Mental Health Day. Good mental health is vital to our overall well-being, yet one in eight people globally experience mental health conditions which impact every aspect of their lives. Mental health conditions are also becoming more common in adolescents and young people.
Read moreJoin us at Nalanda Centre to observe ‘Sangha Day’ on Sunday 29 October, an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. We invite you and your loved ones to partake in this meritorious act by offering robes, requisites and making sponsorship towards the Sangha fund, which are channelled to support monastics for their medical and educational needs.
Read moreOn Saturday 23 September, over 30 teachers, students and volunteers from Nalanda Johor Bahru Free School joined a field trip to enhance the students’ learning experience. Guided by the adults, the trip improved the students’ awareness of conserving the environment and protecting wildlife whilst relating what they learned in the classroom with hands-on experience.
Read moreFrom 28 September to 1 October, over 100 participants and volunteers of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults congregated at Wisdom Park for four days of wholesome learning and service. Carrying the theme ‘Make Wise Choices in Life’, the campers gradually learned principles taught by the Buddha to help shape their mental attitudes throughout life’s journey.
Read moreParticipants of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults had the opportunity to connect with nature by joining the ‘Green Warriors’ to enhance Wisdom Park’s landscaping on Saturday 30 September.
Read moreFellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) programme starts this Saturday! Organised by Nalanda Youth Centre, this programme which is designed specifically for university students aged 18 to 23, will explore the theme of ‘Leading with Purpose’ and provide a platform for youths to cultivate leadership qualities needed for personal and professional success.
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