Pertaining to the Nalanda Youth Centre’s F.U.N. programme.
Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) programme starts this Saturday! Organised by Nalanda Youth Centre, this programme which is designed specifically for university students aged 18 to 23, will explore the theme of ‘Leading with Purpose’ and provide a platform for youths to cultivate leadership qualities needed for personal and professional success.
Read moreOn Saturday 10 December, participants of the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (FUN) gathered for their final session of the 8-week programme at Nalanda Youth Centre. The university students reflected on what they had learnt throughout the programme and shared about the wholesome habits and values that they are trying to enhance in their lives.
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 moreLast Saturday 29 October, 29 participants of the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) gathered at Nalanda Youth Centre for stirring rounds of debate. The university students discussed and deliberated the arguments for and against the topics "With material gain comes happiness" and "The purpose of our lives is to indulge and enjoy".
Read moreLast Saturday 1 October, Nalanda Youth Centre was abuzz with activity as university students from around the Klang Valley gathered for their first session of Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N). The youths got to know each other a little better and also reflected on the value of teamwork in fun and experiential activities. They also discussed how we can break out of our own comfort zone in order to develop more skills and hone our purpose in life.
Read moreDuring the pandemic, many events were held online, isolating university students and causing many to develop unhealthy habits. To break through this isolation, students need to step out of their comfort zones, understand themselves and develop wholesome friendship.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 November, 12 committee members of Persatuan Buddhis Universiti Malaysia (PBUM) paid a visit to Nalanda Centre. It was the first visit for the new management committee, who came to explore and learn more about the work done at Nalanda.
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On Wednesday 2 November, Bro. Tan was invited to the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus in Semenyih, Selangor, to give a Dhamma talk. More than 50 students turned up for his talk on what constitutes ‘true friendship’.
Read moreOn Friday 15 January, seven teacher trainees from the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Buddhist Society visited Nalanda Centre on a familiarisation tour. The trainees were accompanied by IPG Buddhist Society’s teacher-adviser Bro. Johnny Tan, and lecturer Bro. K. J. Teo. They were hosted by Nalanda youths who received their guests warmly and made them feel most welcome.
Read moreOn Saturday 9 January, the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Buddhist Society invited representatives from Nalanda Youth Centre (NYC) to visit them. Nalanda youths were warmly welcomed by the teacher-adviser of IPG Buddhist Society, Bro. Johnny, and several teacher trainees. The purpose of their visit was to foster spiritual friendship and to forge closer ties between NYC and IPG Buddhist Society.
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