On Sunday 5 January 2025, Nalanda Youths began the year with spiritually at the first Youth Sunday Service of 2025 with Sis. Sunanda Ong who shared about two types of search – the Ignoble Search and the Noble Search. One embarks on the Noble Search having seen that we are subject to birth, aging, illness, death, sorrow and defilement, thus one seeks happiness in what is unborn, aging-less, illness-less, deathless, sorrowless and undefiled.
Read moreFrom 28 to 29 December, a group of over 50 regular Sunday Service devotees and volunteers ended the year with a reflective and spirited Adult Dhamma Camp held at Nalanda Centre. Exploring the theme ‘Happily Do We Live’, the two days non-stay-in camp gave the adult participants opportunities to experience deeper happiness in life by inculcating Dhamma as a way of life – by cultivating dāna, sīla and bhāvanā, the happiness derived is more lasting and satisfactory, and not dependent on worldly pleasures.
Read moreOver the weekend from 21 to 23 December, over 50 participants and volunteers came together at Dhamma Light Meditation Center in Pontian, Johor for the ‘Dhamma-Living Camp for Families’. Themed “感恩随我行 Gratitude is My Attitude”, the camp provided parents and children with a valuable opportunity to strengthen their family bonds while deepening their understanding of the Dhamma.
Read moreOn Tuesday 17 December, the young working adults from Nalanda Youth Centre gathered for their monthly meeting at Nalanda Community Centre. This session featured a dialogue with Mr. Wong Kar Cane, former General Manager of Eu Yan Sang, who shared how his Dhamma learning enhanced his leadership and people skills in advancing his career.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for Nalanda Dhamma School’s “Appreciation & Honours Day.” This meaningful event brings facilitators, students, and parents together in a heartfelt gathering to reflect on the year and express gratitude for one another. It is an opportunity to thank everyone for their unwavering dedication to Dhamma education and for fostering a supportive learning environment for the next generation of Buddhists.
Read moreWith the start of the academic year at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), its Buddhist Society leaders initiated their Dhamma and fellowship gatherings at Nalanda Centre for their new members. Young and energetic, the group relishes the opportunity to receive guidance from spiritual teachers alongside like-minded friends in a conducive learning environment. They also formed a community that can support each other outside the lecture rooms.
Read moreFamily Dhamma Schools at NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru concluded the 2024 school year on 24 and 30 November respectively. Reflecting on their Dhamma learning journey, parents and children both shared their gratitude in being able to learn with the guidance of kalyana mittas, develop new friendship and grow closer as a family.
Read moreOn Wednesday 27 November, Nalanda members and devotees had the opportunity to learn from Ajahn Karuniko in the evening service at Nalanda Centre. Ajahn taught us ways to be aware of the mind states and reflect on our thoughts skilfully in order to maintain calm and respond wisely when faced with difficult situations.
Read moreToday, Nalanda Centre and the Society branches are buzzing with activity as communities from the north to the south gather for their learning programmes. Nalanda Education and Outreach (NEO) Centre in Sungai Petani hosted the Saturday Morning Service featuring a Dhamma talk by Bro. Ananda Fong, whilst Family Dhamma School parents and children gathered for their final session of the year in NEO Centre Johor Bahru.
Read moreOn the weekend of 9 – 10 November, over 30 students of ages 16 to 23 joined the Students Stay-in Programme themed “Friendship” at Nalanda Centre. Together with facilitators and volunteers, the group explore the importance of good friendship in life.
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