Nalanda Centre

5 June 2024

Leaders train in effective programming

‘Planning helps us get where we want to go’ – this indisputable statement was explored by Nalanda programme leads on Monday 3 June.  Guided by Ach. Tan Siang Chye, Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, 25 leaders of which many were new to programming explored the concepts, dynamics and implementation of learning objectives, learning outcomes and assessment to ensure that all the Society’s educational efforts are fruitful and beneficial to its participants.

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3 June 2024

Finding peace within at Buddha Jayanti Exhibition

From 21 to 26 May, the Buddha Jayanti Exhibition welcomed hundreds of visitors with its eye-catching exhibits and activities.  Organised and hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School, each of the art-work were hand-made by the School’s facilitators and students to relay messages of the Buddha on daily practices to develop a resilient and peaceful mind that stands firm amidst the influence of worldly conditions.

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29 May 2024

Fruitful forum for Young Working Adults

In conjunction with Buddha Day Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre organised a special Forum for Young Working Adults on Thursday, 23 May.  More than 70 participants gathered at Nalanda Centre to learn and discuss with a panel of seasoned professionals featuring Bro Tan Say Kee (Director of Jurukur Jitu Runding), Bro. Soh Lian Seng (Partner, Head of Tax in KPMG Malaysia) and Sis. See Hui Shien (Director of Application in Biomed Global).

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28 May 2024

Community gathers for peaceful Heritage Procession

Under the Wesak full-moon on Wednesday 22 May, over 1,500 devotees joined the highlight of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance – the Heritage Procession.  In this endearing tradition, venerable monks from Sri Lanka and Thailand passed the flame from the Centre’s Sri Dhamma Hall to reach each and every devotee gathered.

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27 May 2024

Thank you for joining Blood Donation Drive

Our appreciation goes out to all donors, doctors, nurses and volunteers for making the Blood Donation Drive today a success!  Working joyfully together, volunteers welcomed the staff from National Blood Bank (Pusat Darah Negara) and together tended to over 270 donors arriving throughout the day.

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26 May 2024

Giving selflessly and joyously at Blood Donation Drive

We have registered over 120 donors as of now for the Blood Donation Drive; all are in high spirits as they perform a good deed that can save up to three lives!  The Drive is up to 4pm, and we hope that you and your loved ones can join us at Nalanda Centre to donate blood today.  Thank you.

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26 May 2024

Ready to welcome donors at Blood Donation Drive

We welcome you to come for the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre today,  Sunday 26 May from 10am to 4pm.   Staff of Pusat Darah Negara and all our volunteers are ready to receive you for this wholesome and selfless deed to help save lives.  All are welcome!

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25 May 2024

Joyful learning and giving on Buddha Day

From the early morning of Wesak full-moon, Wednesday 22 May, the Buddhist community gathered at Nalanda Centre to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment over 2,600 years ago.  To pay tribute to our great Teacher, the Buddha, everyone observed this auspicious occasion by learning Dhamma, performing meritorious deeds and cultivating our minds in the company of spiritual friends.

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25 May 2024

Welcoming Ajahn Dton for Youth Cultivation Day

This morning, Nalanda members and volunteers warmly welcomed Ajahn Dton Dhirapanno to Nalanda Centre.  Ajahn Dton is conducting the Youth Cultivation Day programme today for students of ages 16 to 23, to introduce them to meditation, as well as guide them towards maintaining calm and peace during challenges and demanding times.  We wish the students fruitful learning today.

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24 May 2024

Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda this Sunday

Just a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives! We invite you to join the Blood Donation Campaign this Sunday 26 May at Nalanda Centre, in conjunction with Buddha Day Observance.  This simple yet noble act can make a life and death difference for others in need; it is one of the most wholesome deeds one can perform this Wesak.    To book a suitable slot for the blood donation, you can register at https://forms.gle/vh8WVpgnNEELDuor6.

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