Just 2 days ago on Friday 1 December, Nalanda had the priviledge of hosting Ajahn Jayanto at Wisdom Park, whose last visit with us was exactly a decade ago at Sri Serdang. Ajahn was introduced to the educational campus, its objectives and programmes carried out for the community, to which he rejoiced and encouraged us to continue providing these opportunities for Buddhists not to only learn Dhamma, but to cultivate continuous mindfulness in order to purify the mind.
Read moreNalanda Centre is honoured to welcome and host Ven. Ayya Santinī from 10 to 13 December during her visit to Malaysia. Ayya Santinī is the abbess of a nunnery in Maribaya, Indonesia, and a well-known Dhammaduta there. We joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join the Dhamma talk by Ayya Santinī at 8pm on Tuesday 12 December at Nalanda Centre. All are welcome!
Read moreThe Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) programme completed its 6-session run on Saturday 18 November. This specially planned programme for university students enabled participants to explore the theme of ‘Leading with Purpose’ and to cultivate leadership qualities for personal and professional success.
Read moreOn Monday 20 November, Nalanda Free School Johor Bahru teachers, students and parents gathered for the annual ‘Appreciation Night’. Sis. Alice Yap, Coordinator of the Free School in JB hosted this joyful event to celebrate the progress of the students throughout the year, recognising improvements in their academic subjects, as well as values such as kindness and helpfulness.
Read moreOn 25 to 26 November, Johor Bahru Branch Management Committee held their Branch Development Meeting joined by Nalanda President, Deputy President, Assistant Secretary and Executive Secretary. In this important meeting for the branch, leaders chart the direction in moving forward and discussed management matters with the branch core members.
Read moreWe invite you to join us for Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) led by Ajahn Jayanto, on Saturday 2 December at the Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets. After the alms-round, we also invite you to join us for a Dhamma talk by Ajahn Jayanto, followed by offering of lunch dāna to the Sangha at NEO Centre, Happy Garden. You may bring along cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer. All are welcome!
Read moreFrom 16 to 25 November, Nalanda hosted 10 specially selected youth leaders from Ladakh and 18 Malaysian youths in the 2nd Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme (YEP), a project undertaken by Nalanda in partnership with several Buddhist organisations in India with the aim of revitalising the proper learning and practice of Buddhism in its land of origin.
Read moreGood teachers inspire their students and instil a love of learning. At Nalanda Free School, our teachers and helpers work tirelessly to increase our students’ proficiency in academic subjects as well as inculcate virtues to develop wholesome individuals.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 November, Nalanda members and devotees came together to learn in the special Buddhist Leadership Forum organised in conjunction with the Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme (YEP). Moderated by Sis. Sandy Lim, the congregation better understood how we can each play our part in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana from renowned social reformist Ven. Sanghasena Mahathero, Datuk Charlie Chia and Sis. Santi Cheang.
Read moreEarlier this morning, Ven. Sanghasena and participants of the Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) have set off for Singapore on the final leg of the exchange programme. Nalanda leaders and youths bade a heartfelt farewell to our dear friends, with whom strong bonds of friendship have emerged through 10 days of learning, reflection and camaraderie.
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