On Saturday 26 September, volunteers and stall operators of the recent ‘Nalanda Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru were invited to an appreciation dinner for their contribution towards the success of the event, as well as to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Read moreSunday, 13 September was indeed a joyful and memorable day as Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch held its inaugural ‘Family Fun Fair’ (‘FFF’). Nalandians from the Klang Valley and Kedah arrived a day before to help in preparations and lend support to our Johor Bahru Branch members. It showcased the spirit of ‘samaggi’ (unity and concord) among members and volunteers.
Read moreDear friends, Nalanda’s ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru held yesterday was undoubtedly a great success! More than 2,000 people participated in the Fair, with many devotees visiting NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the first time.
Read moreNalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ (FFF) will be held in Johor Bahru for the first time ever this Sunday 13 September, from 8am to 2pm. Dozens of stalls will be offering visitors a variety of food, beverages, souvenirs, and merchandise. The ‘Fun Fair’ is held in aid of our ‘Education & Development Fund’. Proceeds from the Fair will be channeled to support educational programmes of Nalanda Free School, Dhamma School and Library.
Read moreWe invite you together with your family members and friends to visit the ‘Family Fun Fair’ at NEO Centre, Taman Johor Jaya. The ‘Fun Fair’ is held in aid of Nalanda’s “Education & Development Fund”. The proceeds will be channeled to support educational programmes of Nalanda Free School and Dhamma School.
Read moreOver the weekend on 8 – 9 August, members from Nalanda branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani came to support the recent ‘Family Fun Fair’ – the Society’s fund-raising event in Sri Serdang. It was a wonderful day as all members mingled and worked seamlessly with other Nalandians as we share a common culture of community service.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 June, Nalandians came together at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in their uniforms (white top and sarong) to observe their first ‘Samaggi’ Day which is on the last Sunday of every month. The meaning of ‘Samaggi’ is unity and harmony.
Read moreIn conjunction with Teacher’s Day in May, Nalanda Free School at NEO Centre Johor Bahru celebrated the occasion in honour of our volunteer teachers for 3 days from 18 May to 20 May. The teachers were surprised by their students as they were not informed of the planned celebration.
Read moreOn Sunday 3 May, devotees and volunteers joyfully participated in the Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ programme with meditation to calm their minds, Pūja (offerings to the Three Jewels) and chanting. First-time visitors were brought on a building tour of NEO Centre Johor Bahru, besides being introduced to the educational programmes and regular activities of the centre.
Read moreToday marks the second anniversary of the opening of Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru. On this special occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to thank all members, benefactors, volunteers and supporters who have worked hard for the establishment of this important Dhamma-education facility in Southern Johor.
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