Members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch is having their final preparatory meeting in Alor Setar tonight (15 October) before they host the fund-raising concert this Saturday, 18 October, at 7.30 pm. Nalanda members and devotees in the North have been putting in a lot of effort to plan for a successful event, so as to show their utmost appreciation to the benefactors and supporters who are coming for the concert.
Read moreToday marks the 150th day since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began. The new roof structure was installed last week, and work is progressing well on all levels. The Building Committee is working hard to ensure the earlier hand-over of Levels 2 and 3 so as to facilitate the hosting of major upcoming events such as “Sangha Day”, holiday camps, and members’ convention.
Read moreNalanda Sungai Petani Branch will be hosting a fund-raising concert on Saturday, 18 October 2014, to raise funds for the proposed “Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre” in Bandar Mutiara, Sungai Petani. The proposed NEO Centre will function as the branch’s administrative and activity centre, and provide another much-needed place for the Buddhist community in Northern Malaysia to learn Buddha-Dhamma.
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Saturday, 1 November | 7.45 pm | Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia proudly presents an original musical produced by Han Production – “Xuan Zang Journey to the West” 《玄奘西游音乐剧》 – which will be performed on 1 November at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreToday marks the 140th day since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began. Work is progressing smoothly on all levels, especially at Level 4 and the roof structure. The Building Committee has indicated that Levels 2 & 3 may be completed earlier and handed over to Nalanda by mid-October. This timely development will come in handy as Nalanda Centre will be hosting major events in the last quarter of the year, such as “Sangha Day”, holiday camps, members’ convention, and group visits. Read more
Today marks the 130th day since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began. In just another 50 days, the construction and renovation work should be wholly completed! Currently, work is concentrated at Level 4 and the roof structure. We have also started landscaping the surroundings of Nalanda Centre. Volunteers spent a few days last week to clean up the neighbourhood, and planted suitable shrubs to enhance the experience of visitors to the Centre.
Read moreNalanda Sungai Petani Branch Management Committee members Bro. Goo Chu Lai and Bro. Fong Chee Meng made a short visit to Nalanda Centre on Friday, 12 September. Joining them were Sis. Ong Yen See, who is the member in charge of ticketing sales for the branch’s upcoming charity concert, and Bro. Chiam, a youth leader at Kedah Buddhist Association.
Read moreToday, we reached the 120th day milestone since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began. In another 60 days, the construction and renovation work would be wholly completed. We are happy and thankful that the project is on schedule and progressing well, and furthermore with a perfect safety record! The building construction is now concentrated at Level 4. With the floor slab completed, the workers are busy working on the roof structure presently.
Read moreThe Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ was concluded successfully at 5pm on 24 August. More than 6,000 patrons turned up to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at Nalanda Centre. The heavy downpour which came towards the end of the Fair did not dampen the high spirits and strong camaraderie as everyone was happy working selflessly and tirelessly towards a noble cause.
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