Today (30 June) marks the last day of Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama’s term as the second Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia. Succeeding Achariya Vijaya tomorrow (which is also the Institute’s 7th Anniversary) is Achariya Tan Siang Chye, who is appointed to the post for a 3-year tenure.
Read moreAfter four years of helming Nalanda Institute Malaysia, Achariya* Vijaya Samarawickrama will be stepping down as the Institute’s Director tomorrow (1 July). Achariya Vijaya was appointed as the second Director of Nalanda Institute on 1 July 2010, for a 3-year period. However, his term was extended by one year last July to oversee the completion of ongoing programmes at the Institute.
Read moreNalanda Dharma School facilitators and students have just returned from a joyful teenagers’ learning camp held in Johor Bahru from 31 May to 3 June. We would like to thank Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch members, all sponsors, facilitators, volunteers, and participants for your effort and contribution towards this marvelous camp! May all of us continue to grow in the Dhamma. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreToday marks the 123rd birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – the great Indian Statesman, Social Reformist and Buddhist leader. Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia pays tribute to the late Dr. Ambedkar for his seminal work to improve the lives of downtrodden millions in India, and in reintroducing and propagating Buddhism in its country of origin. Anumodantu.
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On 22-25 March, Nalanda Dharma School organized a 4-day Leadership Camp at Samadhi Vihāra, Shah Alam. The camp themed ‘Lead-A-Ship’ aimed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills among teenagers. A total of 55 participants aged 14 – 17 years old who came from various states participated in this meaningful camp.
Read moreDr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born in 1891 into the ‘untouchables’, a segment of India’s population that was hitherto deprived, degraded, and often mistreated by the other castes. Yet despite his early deprivation, Dr. Ambedkar later rose in stature and prominence through hard work and fortitude to become the first Law Minister of independent India. He is also popularly regarded as the ‘principal architect of the Indian Constitution’ – a social contract that granted liberties, justice, and respectability to India’s dejected millions.
Read moreOn 13 April, the youths had another F.U.N. session! The theme for this Fellowship Undergraduate Night was “Great Leaders in the World”. Bro. Aggavamsa Wong shared some inspiring stories and quotes from several prominent figures.
Read moreBro. Huat Chye giving encouraging feedback and inspiring food for thought As the participants settled in for this course, they re-examined the main points from Module 1: Effective Management of Human Capital in Buddhist Organisations to reinforce the valuable take-home messages. Participants were then given a “Personal Motivation Questionnaire” (PMQ) to understand what motivates them. The three key areas were – need for Achievement, Affiliation and Power. This helped participants to gain more insight into themselves, understanding what drives them to serve and to lead.
Read moreTeens came 'Ahoy' to the fore at Nalanda’s recent “Lead-A-Ship” camp. Held from 1st to 4th December, the leadership camp had 45 teenagers bonding and becoming kalyana mittas, even as they pick up pointers to become good leaders.
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