10 May was a pivotal milestone for NEO Centre Johor Bahru. After 2 months of renovation, the Centre was finally ready to host its Buddharupam in the Shrine Hall. Members and devotees of Nalanda JB respectfully welcomed the Buddharupam to the Centre in a simple yet meaningful ceremony led by Bro. Tan. It was also the New-moon Uposatha Day marking the start of Vesakha (Wesak) month. Hence, the installation of the Buddharupam on that day was most timely and appropriate.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Johor Bahru Branch achieved an important milestone on Sunday, 14 April. The inaugural meeting of the Pro-tem Committee was held under the chairmanship of Bro. Yap Chong Huat. The meeting was also attended by Honorary Secretary Sis. Buddhini Tan, representing Nalanda's Board of Management, 3 Board Members, and 4 other Nalanda officers.
Read moreAfter a fruitful discussion and healthy dinner at Nalanda Book Cafe, it was smiles all round! It was a delightful weekend spent with our new friends from Metta Lodge, Johor Bahru. Most being Sunday Dhamma School teachers, the main theme of the sharing sessions centred around the Nalanda Dharma School education model and how it works. Indeed, “the heart of education is education of the heart!”
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