On 18 October, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch successfully held our inaugural fund-raising event – the “Melodies for the Heart” Concert – in Sungai Petani, Central Kedah. The concert was an unequivocal success due to the great support and generosity of many benefactors and the effort of selfless volunteers!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all sponsors, benefactors, donors, and everyone who has contributed in one way or another to the successful hosting of ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’ musical at Istana Budaya last night!
Read moreYesterday, 90 members of Firefly Mission and Singaporean devotees descended upon Nalanda Centre for a wonderful visit and ‘reunion’ with Nalandians. We had a great time renewing ties and making new friends, while glowing with friendship and camaraderie in Dhamma. Thanks to Firefly Mission for visiting us and brightening up everywhere you go! Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreNalanda Sungai Petani Branch Management Committee would like to thank all organisers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for our recent fund-raising concert – “Melodies for the Heart” – held in Sungai Petani on 18 October. The concert was an unequivocal success due to all your kind and generous support!
Read moreDear friends, we are happy to announce that the Srivijaya Seminar Hall at Level 3 of Nalanda Centre is reopened today! After being closed 2 months for renovations, the Seminar Hall is being used for the first time since August for the Nalanda Members’ Day this afternoon. We would like to thank our benefactors, contractors, and all Nalandians for your kind contributions and well-wishes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We rejoice at the reopening!
Read moreWhile youngsters nowadays relish at the prospect of ‘sleeping in’ on a public holiday, many Nalanda youths and Dharma School students answered the call to service instead on the recent Deepavali public holiday. The young Nalandians got up early on Wednesday, and arrived at Nalanda Centre ready to do clean-up. The ‘cleaning session’ was called by the office to tidy up Levels 2 and 3 in preparation for many upcoming activities at the end of October.
Read moreAfter two months of preparation, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch is proud to welcome everyone to tonight’s concert to raise funds for the building of “Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre” in Bandar Mutiara, Sungai Petani. The concert will be held at ‘Persatuan Pendidikan Akhlak Lip Seang Kor’ Hall (双溪大年 吉中德教会). We would like to thank everyone who have kindly and generously sponsored this charity event, and bought tickets to the show. Our gratitude and appreciation to all of you! 【慧心启航 祥音飘扬】慈善演唱会就在今天！让我们一起来为教育出一份力吧！
Read moreOn Sunday 21 September, Nalanda Buddhist Society members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branch gathered for a ‘family’ reunion at our ‘spiritual home’ – Nalanda Centre – for another Members’ Day. The gathering started with a piece of good news – our youths’ effort in producing a video titled ‘Hope’ for Siddharthan Care Centre won the best short film category in a recent competition. The inspiring video was shown to Nalandians, and everyone rejoiced at the achievement of Bro. Andrew Tan, Bro. Gan Jia Cheng and Sis. Tan Ee Yean. Read more
On Sunday 21 September, volunteers and stall operators of the recent Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2014 were treated to a tea party to appreciate their contribution towards the success of the event. About 60 people attended the tea party which was held at the Youth Centre.
Read moreNalanda’s Chinese-Language Communications Team marked their six months on the job this week. Back in March, the team launched a Mandarin Facebook page to reach out to more people. The posts published there comprise original designs, new articles by teachers, and interviews with volunteers. So far the page has received very encouraging support due to the quality of its contents.
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