News & Updates

10 April 2022

Donate blood to save lives

Do you know that just a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? It is a safe, painless, simple, and noble procedure, and also one of the most wholesome deeds one can do. In conjunction with Buddha Day celebrations this year, we invite you to mark your calendars to participate in the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre.

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5 April 2022

Honouring our departed relatives in ‘Cheng Beng’ Observance

Today, the Chinese community celebrates ‘Cheng Beng’ (or ‘Qing Ming’, 清明节), a custom when people pay tribute to their ancestors through food offerings and by ‘sweeping tombs’. A tradition which originated over two thousand years ago in China, the word ‘Cheng Beng’ means "pure brightness", coinciding with the beginning of spring when the sun shines brightly.

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4 April 2022

Education and Career Workshop

Are you about to finish secondary school or have just completed your SPM, and unsure what to study next? Are you concerned on how to prepare for the ever-changing global environment? We invite you to explore the potential of your education path, plan for your future and acquire a deeper understanding of your personal character at the Education & Career Workshop organised by Nalanda Youth Centre on 16 April.

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2 April 2022

Members rejoice at 19th AGM

The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia was successfully held on Sunday, 20 March at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang.  Members received reports detailing the  Society’s programmes in 2021 and discussed plans for the coming year, as the country starts to open up from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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28 March 2022

9th AGM of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch

On Saturday 12 March, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani (SP) Branch gathered for their 9th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre SP.  Supporting this important meeting were Nalanda Board of Management members, President Sis. Buddhini Tan and Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng.  Members received updates on the Branch’s activities in 2021 which remained largely on-line due to the Covid-19 pandemic, before voting for the new 2022 – 2024 Branch Management Committee.  

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22 March 2022

Education & Career Workshop

Nalanda Youth Centre is organising an Education & Career Workshop on Saturday 16 April, from 2 – 6 pm at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre in Sri Serdang. The workshop will serve as a platform for secondary school students and graduates to understand their personal character, learn about the potential of their education path, and plan for their future amidst the changing global environment.

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21 March 2022

Dhamma School & Free School students commence 2022 term

As the national school term commences, Nalanda Dhamma School and Nalanda Free School also welcome back all students for a new year of learning and friendships. We wish all students a fruitful and joyful learning journey in the year ahead.

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21 March 2022

Pray for Wuzhou Plane Crash Victims

Just two weeks after the 8th anniversary of MH370’s disappearance, another tragic air-crash has taken place in Wuzhou, China. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAA) has confirmed that Flight MU5735 of China Eastern Airlines crashed in a mountainous region in Wuzhou of Guangxi province. The plane was carrying 132 people on board including 123 passengers and 9 crew members.

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18 March 2022

Today, 18 March is Nalanda Patron’s Day

‘Nalanda Patron’s Day’ is an annual programme to commemorate and appreciate all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education.  On ‘Patron’s Day’, Nalanda members and devotees offer pūja for the well-being of our benefactors, past and present.  We also transfer merits to those who have passed away.

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15 March 2022

Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch’s 9th AGM

Members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered in good spirits for their 9th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 6 March. After members received updates on the activities in 2021, they proceeded to elect the Branch Management Committee for 2022 – 2024.

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