‘Pindacāra’ (monks on alms round) was the first Dhamma programme initiated at NEO Centre in Happy Garden. On 2 June 2012, Nalandians and volunteers introduced the wholesome practice of dāna (generosity) to market-goers and vendors in the Taman O.U.G. market, and subsequently to the Happy Garden market.
Read moreTeenagers of Nalanda Dhamma School (NDS) have just set off towards the south for their study tour in Johor Bahru. Guided by NDS facilitators, the students will pay respects at some local monasteries and explore sites of interest there to expand their Dhamma learning. We wish our facilitators and students safe travels and an enriching journey with the support of kalyana mittas.
Read moreWe are now 10 days away from the Officiating Ceremony of the new Nalanda Education and Outreach (NEO) Centre in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur! On this coming auspicious day, we also celebrate the 11th Anniversary of this facility, Nalanda’s first Education & Outreach Centre, which was launched on 11 December 2011 by Venerable Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero.
Read moreWe wish to record our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to members of the Maha Sangha and Buddhist leaders for their kind attendance at the Gathering of Buddhist Leaders at Wisdom Park last Saturday 26 November. The progress updates and campus tour were well received and enabled everyone to gain a better insight into the purpose and facilities at this educational facility.
Read morePreparations have been underway in the past week to welcome leaders from Buddhist societies in and around Klang Valley to Wisdom Park. With the completion of Phase 1, this gathering of Buddhist leaders aims to provide them with a progress update of this educational facility. We look forward to welcome you and wish everyone a safe journey.
Read moreOn Sunday 13 November, our youthful participants of the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N) joined over 250 devotees to honour and support the Mahā Sangha. We rejoice in the university students’ efforts to come together and personally undertake the opportunity to make offerings to the monastic order of the Buddha. May your good intentions and good deeds support you in your wholesome endeavours.
Read moreIn less than three weeks, the new Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre in Happy Garden Kuala Lumpur, will be re-opened to serve the community in its various capacities. Many activities are on-going now to prepare the redeveloped facility so that we can welcome guests and devotees for an evening of gratitude and rejoicing.
Read moreFrom 12 – 13 November, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted 4 leaders from Buddhist Fellowship Youth Singapore for two days of leadership exchange. It was the maiden visit for the Singaporean youth leaders, and they were brought on an extensive building tour of Nalanda Centre to learn more about Buddhist history, culture and values that were embedded in its architecture and design.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 November, the pindacāra (alms-round) programme re-commenced at the O.U.G and Happy Garden morning markets after the necessary pause due to the pandemic. Nalandians started the wholesome event with morning puja and chanting at NEO Centre KL, and reached the markets early to engage with community.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 November, Nalanda members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branches gathered at Nalanda Centre for Members’ Day, starting with a joyous welcoming for new members as we rejoiced in their spirit of learning and service.
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