Nalanda Buddhist Society is offering our inaugural programme ‘Family Dhamma School’ where parents and children will come together for Dhamma learning and practice. With the family being the primary social unit in all human societies, this provides an optimal way for the entire family to grow together spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.
Read moreYesterday, Sunday 11 December, over 200 devotees and friends gathered at the new NEO Centre in Happy Garden for the officiating ceremony of the facility dedicated to the propagation of Buddha-Dhamma. The joyous event was blessed by venerable members of the Maha Sangha and filled with gratitude for all supporters and benefactors who made this redevelopment project a success.
Read moreMankind’s greatest asset is its ability to develop wisdom and transmit it to following generations so that understanding grows progressively. The Buddha is the prime example of someone who developed his wisdom to perfection and taught his followers the secret of happiness to be realised for themselves.
Read moreFinal touches are being put in place for the Officiating Ceremony of NEO Centre in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The newly expanded NEO Centre measures 4,500 sq. ft. and can host multiple programmes simultaneously. Its four-fold increase in capacity of 200 people aims to provide the community with avenues to learn and cultivate the Dhamma in their lives. Operating hours will be from 2 – 10pm on Tuesdays to Fridays and 9am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Read morePreparations have been rife in the past weeks to prepare the new NEO Centre in Happy Garden and ensure it is ready to receive esteemed guests on its officiation. Volunteers have been gathering at the Centre every day to help in all manner of tasks. It is this spirit of selflessness that defines our community of volunteers who come from all walks of life. Teachers, professionals, youths, teenagers, home-makers and those retired work together harmoniously and with care for each other.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 December, the community around Happy Garden joyfully participated in the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme to support the Mahā Sangha. This monthly programme, organised by Nalanda Branch KL since 2012, enables the laity in the vicinity to learn and practise the spirit of dāna even as they go about their householder duties.
Read moreIn the midst of a bustling city, NEO Centre Happy Garden provides a respite from worldly distractions for us to calm our minds and train ourselves in skillful thoughts, speech and actions. The Centre hosts the weekly group meditation sessions on Thursdays which is then followed by a Dhamma talk in Mandarin.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members and devotees extend our felicitations and warmest wishes to Venerable Sri Pandita Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Māha Nāyaka Thero on his 95th birthday, today! Fondly known to many as ‘Bhante G’, Ven. Gunaratana is a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher and author who dedicated his life to Dhamma propagation around the world.
Read moreToday, 5 December is International Volunteer Day (IVD), an annual celebration for organisations and volunteers to commemorate their efforts and share their values. This year’s theme “Solidarity through volunteering” highlights the power of our collective humanity to drive positive change through volunteerism.
Read moreOn Sunday 20 November, we joyfully hosted Buddhist Fellowship Singapore (BF) EXCO and members at Nalanda facilities in the wider Klang Valley. After three years, Nalandians warmly welcomed our good friends from across the causeway back to their spiritual home in Malaysia.
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