Calling all JB Branch members! The 2nd Annual General Meeting of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2015, starting at 2.00 pm, NEO Centre Johor Bahru. All registered Branch members are invited to this important meeting for updates on the Society’s and Branch’s development in 2014, as well as upcoming plans for 2015. Thank you and metta.
Read moreFrom 31 January to 1 February, Sis. Santi and Sis. Siaw Kim from Pustaka Nalanda Sri Serdang visited the branch library at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. They had a fruitful discussion with the branch librarians and volunteers about sorting and re-organising the library catalogue. In addition, both sisters also presented the ‘2015 Library Plans’ and updates on the OPAC System.
Read moreFrom 24 – 25 January, a team of 7 facilitators from Johor Bahru arrived at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang for a follow-up facilitators’ training programme. They were warmly welcomed and hosted by Nalanda Dharma School Director, Sis. Sunanda and the facilitators.
Read moreFrom 10 – 11 January, a team of 11 Facilitators led by Director of Nalanda Dharma School Sis. Sunanda, had a fruitful training programme during the weekend at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in preparation for the setting up of Dharma School session commencing in March 2015.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 December, more than 30 children aged between 12 to 15 years old participated in an interesting workshop, conducted by Bro. Aggaphala at NEO Centre Johor Bahru.
Read moreOn 2 January 2015, Nalandians from all over the country gathered for New Year’s dinner together. The atmosphere was joyous and festive as new and old friends exchanged warm greetings and reconnected with each other.
Read more3 January 2015 saw the successful conclusion of the 2nd National Members’ Convention at the newly expanded Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang. 120 Nalandians from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kedah congregated over four days to discuss and realign their understanding of Nalanda’s education philosophy and mission. Members also took the opportunity to strengthen fellowship, share personal experiences, and make aspirations together.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members nationwide are invited to participate in the 2nd National Members’ Convention to be held over 4 days starting 31 December 2014. The theme of this convention is “Towards Transformation – Challenges and Opportunities”. There will be talks and sharing by teachers and Nalandian leaders on preparing ourselves to meet upcoming tribulations.
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On Saturday 22 November, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch Free School teachers and facilitators gathered for dinner at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru. Sis. Ng Choy Hoong, the Johor Bahru Branch Free School Coordinator welcomed and thanked all teachers and facilitators for their contributions in making the Free School a success. The Free School classes started in March this year with a total of 15 classes held each week. Sis. Choy Hoong gave a slide presentation on the activities carried out this year and plans for 2015.
Read moreDuring the most recent Board of Management meeting on 14 November, Nalanda President Bro. Lee Kong Foo invited Founder Bro. Tan and the Chairmen of Nalanda’s 3 branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani to attend the session. It was the perfect occasion for a ‘family gathering’ as the Nalandian officers freely exchanged ideas and got updated on the Society’s upcoming programmes.
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