Johor Bahru

20 March 2024

Newly launched Family Dhamma School in JB

On Saturday 16 March, over 20 parents and children embarked on their Dhamma learning together at Family Dhamma School, held at NEO JB in Taman Johor Jaya.  This weekly programme is newly launched to serve as a nurturing platform for families to foster spiritual growth and achieve domestic bliss.

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14 March 2024

Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru preparations underway

In the last two months, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and volunteers have been joyfully preparing for launch of Family Dhamma School in Johor Bahru.  Led by School Director Sis. See Hui Shien and Chief Facilitator Sis. Lau Wei Nee, facilitators in JB had undergone training to conduct the classes and guide students in their Dhamma learning.

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4 March 2024

11th AGM of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch

On Sunday 25 February, members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered for their 11th Annual General Meeting joyfully at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru.  The meeting was also attended by the Nalanda President Sis. Buddhinī Tan, Honorary Secretary Sis. Livin Leow and Assistant Secretary Sis. Santī Cheang. 

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26 January 2024

JB Branch members start chanting course

On Saturday 20 January, members and devotees from Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch commenced their chanting course guided by the Society’s Board of Management members Bro. Charlie Teng and Sis. Santī Cheang.  In this first of four sessions, the group were introduced to the meaning and significance of chanting, followed with guidance on the proper chanting in Pāli.

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14 January 2024

Register for ‘Family Dhamma School’ in Johor Bahru

Learning Dhamma as a family enables parents to connect better with our children and also grow together in wholesome values.  Hence, we invite you to join Nalanda’s programme ‘Family Dhamma School’ in Johor Bahru, a learning platform for the entire family to grow spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.

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2 January 2024

‘Family Dhamma School’ starts in Johor Bahru

Good news for our friends in the south – ‘Nalanda Family Dhamma School’ will be launched at Nalanda Johor Bharu Branch!  This integrated programme offers a conducive platform for parents and children to come together for Dhamma learning and practice.  With the family being the primary social unit in all human societies, this provides an optimal way for the entire family to grow together spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.

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1 December 2023

JB Free School Appreciation Night

On Monday 20 November, Nalanda Free School Johor Bahru teachers, students and parents gathered for the annual ‘Appreciation Night’.  Sis. Alice Yap, Coordinator of the Free School in JB hosted this joyful event to celebrate the progress of the students throughout the year, recognising improvements in their academic subjects, as well as values such as kindness and helpfulness.

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30 November 2023

Johor Bahru Branch plans for 2024

On 25 to 26 November, Johor Bahru Branch Management Committee held their Branch Development Meeting joined by Nalanda President, Deputy President, Assistant Secretary and Executive Secretary.  In this important meeting for the branch, leaders chart the direction in moving forward and discussed management matters with the branch core members.

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8 October 2023

‘Lawatan Sambil Belajar’ for JB Free School students

On Saturday 23 September, over 30 teachers, students and volunteers from Nalanda Johor Bahru Free School joined a field trip to enhance the students’ learning experience.  Guided by the adults, the trip improved the students’ awareness of conserving the environment and protecting wildlife whilst relating what they learned in the classroom with hands-on experience. 

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4 September 2023

Thank you for supporting JB Family Fun Fair

The Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ at Taman Johor Jaya yesterday welcomed over 2000 good friends and family for a wholesome day of fellowship and doing good.  We would like to extend our appreciation to all our guests, stall operators, benefactors, organisers and volunteers who have extended their earnest support for this joyous event.  Thank you for your patronage and selfless service.  Sadhu anumodana!

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