News & Updates

11 November 2024

Dhamma teachings upcoming at Nalanda

Nalanda Centre is honoured to host three venerable monks for Dhamma teachings in November and December – Ven Alokavamsa from Indonesia, Ven. Ajahn Karuniko from England and Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo from Canada.  The schedule of their teachings is as follows:

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10 November 2024

Pindacāra led by Ven. Alokavamsa in Seri Kembangan

We invite you and your loved ones to join this month’s Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) led by Ven. Alokavamsa, an Indonesian bhikkhu and practitioner at Pa-Auk Meditation Centre in Myanmar. The alms-round this coming Saturday 16 November, will start at 8.30am at the Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat. Volunteers will gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am.

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9 November 2024

Volunteer Induction Programme

Nalanda Volunteer Centre together with the Training & Enhancement Centre is conducting the “Volunteer Induction Programme” (V.I.P.) on Saturday 23 November at 2.30pm.  We invite members and regular volunteers to participate in the V.I.P. to strengthen our spirit and culture of community service. 

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8 November 2024

Youth leaders & core members fuel-up for 2025

2024 has been a very spirited and fruitful year for Nalanda Youth Centre, filled with many learning, service, outreach, and leadership programmes that left a deep positive impact on the community and everyone's personal growth.  After a year of dedication, 25 leaders and core members of Nalanda Youth Centre gathered at Wisdom Park from 31 October to 2 November for the annual Fuel-Up Camp to reflect on how the youths have worked together for the year, realign values, principles and culture, and recharge for the year ahead.

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7 November 2024

Register for ‘Family Dhamma School’ in Johor Bahru

Good news for our friends in the south – registration for Family Dhamma School in Johor Bharu is now open!  This integrated programme offers a conducive platform for parents and children to come together for Dhamma learning and practice. Learning as a family enables parents to strengthen connection with our children while growing together in wholesome values and achieving domestic bliss. 

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7 November 2024

Venerable nuns on alms-round in O.U.G. & Happy Garden

On Saturday 2 November, the Buddhist community came together to offer alms to venerable nuns during the monthly Pindacāra programme organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch.  A familiar practice for many at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets, market goers and stall operators offered their requisites generously to the nuns.

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6 November 2024

Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. Chandima this Sunday

Join us at Nalanda Centre this Sunday 10 November for the Sunday Morning Service to learn with Ven. Dr. Gangodawila Chandima on “Practicing Patience” as part of the series on Peace begins with Me.  The service will start at 9am with meditation and chanting.  After the Dhamma talk, join us to make the offering of lunch dāna to Ven. Dr. Chandima.  You may bring cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome.

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6 November 2024

Uplifting retreat for Dhamma School facilitators

From 31 October to 2 November, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators from Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru schools gathered at Wisdom Park for a rejuvenating retreat. Centred around the theme of “Mindful and Purposeful Living,” this annual retreat offered facilitators an opportunity to deepen their Dhamma practice and strengthen their skills as compassionate and competent educators.

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5 November 2024

Dhamma-Living Camp for Families in Johor

Nalanda warmly invites you to join the upcoming Dhamma-Living Camp for Families in Johor!  This camp will be held from 21 to 23 December 2024 at Dhamma Light Meditation Center, Pontian, Johor.  The camp offers parents and children a unique opportunity to deepen family bonds, connect with nature, and explore how the Buddha’s Teachings can enhance family well-being.  Highlights include engaging learning sessions and enjoyable family-bonding activities, making this a meaningful experience for all.

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5 November 2024

Looking forward on Member’s Day

On Sunday 27 October, Nalanda members from Serdang and KL branch congregated for Members’ Day at Nalanda Centre.  President, Sis. Buddhinī Tan shared Society’s direction and pertinent updates and also led members to commemorate the late Bro Khaw Keng Hooi, the Society’s eldest member, by recollecting his valuable advice to continue building capacity and resources to bring Dhamma to the wider community. Bro Khaw’s well-lived life – that of a good Dhamma practitioner and kalyana mitta – is exemplary to all members.

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