Johor Bahru

15 March 2022

Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch’s 9th AGM

Members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered in good spirits for their 9th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 6 March. After members received updates on the activities in 2021, they proceeded to elect the Branch Management Committee for 2022 – 2024.

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19 February 2022

Nalanda JB Branch Annual General Meeting

The 9th Annual General Meeting of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch will be held on Sunday, 6 March 2022 from 2pm at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre, JB. All registered members of the Branch are requested to attend this important meeting for updates on the Branch progress, to chart the way forward, and to elect the Branch Management Committee for 2022 – 2024.

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8 February 2022

2022 Free School classes open for registration

Nalanda Free School was established in June 2010 to provide free tuition, quality teaching, personal attention, and other educational support to academically-weak and needy students.  Registration for 2022 classes is now open and will commence end March.

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9 December 2019

Teenagers’ Learning Camp in Johor

From 28 November to 1 December, 80 campers gathered at Pure Karma Buddhist Centre in Ulu Tiram, Johor for Nalanda Teenagers’ Learning Camp themed ‘Step Up’.  During the camp, participants learned about the meaning of taking refuge in the Three Jewels, and also about the Buddha’s inspiring life.

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20 November 2019

Teenagers’ Learning Camp in J.B. – ‘Step Up!’

Nalanda Dhamma School Johor Bahru is organising a 4-day Teenagers’ Dhamma Camp themed ‘Step up!’ at Pure Karma Buddhist Centre, Ulu Tiram from 28 November to 1 December.  Encourage your teenager age 12 – 16 years old to come and learn Buddhist values while making new friends.

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21 September 2019

Thank you for ‘Family Fun Fair’ in J.B.

On Sunday 15 September, NEO Centre Johor Bahru welcomed good friends and family to the popular Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ at Taman Johor Jaya.  This year’s fair was the largest one ever held by the J.B. Branch, with 85 stalls offering a range of food, household items and games.  Fair-goers were treated to performances by Dhamma School students and talented devotees, and visited exhibitions on the educational and community programmes.

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15 September 2019

Come and join ‘Family Fun Fair’ in J.B. today

The ‘Family Fun Fair’ 2019 has just started at NEO Centre Johor Bahru at 8.00AM today!  Many supporters and volunteers arrived early this morning to prepare their wares, and welcome family and friends for a joyful day out.

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14 September 2019

Tomorrow is ‘Family Fun Fair’ in J.B.

Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru will open tomorrow morning (15 September) at 8am!  This year’s Fair offers over 80 stalls, with a wide variery of home-cooked food, fresh produce, household items, hourly “happy draws”, an exhibition, and endearing performances by the community.

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10 September 2019

‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru this Sunday

We joyfully invite you to participate in our annual fund-raising event at Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch this Sunday, 15 September.  The ‘Family Fun Fair’ aims to raise funds to enable us to continue providing community education programmes through Nalanda Buddhist Society, Nalanda Institute, Dhamma School and Free School in J.B.

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13 July 2019

Dhamma Family leaders’ training initiated in Johor Bahru

On Saturday 22 June, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch held its first Dhamma Family Leaders’ Training session for 18 members, getting ready for the formation of Dhamma Families in Johor Bahru later this year.  Trainees learned and discussed the Buddha’s teachings to strengthen their practice.  They were also trained in communication and facilitation skills, group dynamics, and the Nalanda Education Model.  The leaders will facilitate Dhamma Family gatherings in future to enable deeper learning and personal transformation.

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