Nalanda Youth Centre

Pertaining to Nalandian youths and Nalanda Youth Centre – its activities, events, camps, campaigns, etc.

3 August 2016

Youths explore historic Malacca

During their 3-day stay in Malacca to attend the Seck Kia Eenh Temple leadership workshop, Nalandian youths took the opportunity to explore the historical city of Malacca.  The quaint city centre had been inscribed by UNESCO as a ‘World Heritage Site’ in 2008, and is quite worth at least a half-day tour.

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10 July 2016

A joyful and inspirational youth camp

For 4 days from 4th to 7th July, Chin Swee Caves Temple in Genting Highlands was rumbling with youthful energy as 230 young adults gathered there to attend the spirited and inspiring Dhamma-Living Camp 3. Throughout the camp, there were insightful teachings by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan on what is the ‘true potential’ of human existence. The discussions and activities galvanized participants on a journey of self-discovery for greater happiness, peace, wisdom, and liberation from ‘Dukkha’.

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29 May 2016

Discover your potential at this camp

Nalanda Youth Centre and Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia are jointly bringing you the ‘Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults’ from 4 to 7 July 2016. Participate in this camp to discover your ‘true potential’ as a human being.

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25 May 2016

Indian Buddhists visit Nalanda Centre

On Saturday 7 May, a group of visitors from the Mahabodhi Society of India (Hyderabad Branch) dropped in at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang for a familiarization tour.  The group of a dozen elders was journeying through Malaysia and Indonesia.  Upon arrival at Nalanda, they were warmly welcomed by Nalandian officers and brought on a guided building tour.

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11 May 2016

Youth Centre celebrates 4th anniversary

1 May is an important date for Nalandians.  Not only does it mark the anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s establishment in 2003, it was also the day when Nalanda Youth Centre was founded in 2012; as well as the opening of their own activity centre and Youth Library in 2013.

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19 April 2016

Calling Malaysian Buddhist youths!

Do you know your TRUE potential?  Come discover it for yourself at the upcoming ‘Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults‘ from 4 to 7 July 2016, where we get to explore the timeless beauty of insightful Dhamma, accompanied by 200 other like-minded friends!

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1 April 2016

Youths raise funds for the disabled

On Sunday 27 March, Nalanda Youth Centre organised its first recycling project to help raise funds for Kitarsh Handicapped and Disabled Children’s Home. The home was in need of funds because it was partly destroyed by fire last year.

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3 March 2016

Packing food for the needy

On Saturday 27 February, a team of 10 Nalandians comprising President Sis. Evelyn, Dhamma School Director Sis. Sunanda, Sis. Joanne, and youths helped to pack food for the needy at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long campus.  The event was organised by the UTAR Sungai Long Buddhist Society, in collaboration with the international hunger-relief organisation, ‘Stop Hunger Now’.

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24 February 2016

Festive gathering at Youth Centre

On Saturday 20 February, Nalandian youths held an enjoyable Lunar New Year gathering at Nalanda Youth Centre.  The potluck dinner was simple, yet the food tasted delicious in the company of good friends.  The evening’s activities included offerings to the Three Jewels and chanting, as well as a talk by special guest – Nalanda founder Bro Tan.

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20 February 2016

Investigating the cause of existence

On Thursday 4 February, a small group of Nalandian youths gathered just before the Chinese New Year holidays for an insightful learning on one of the Buddha’s profound teaching – the Paṭicca Samuppāda (Dependent Origination).  The session which was guided by Sis. Sunanda had everyone thinking about the cause of our ‘existence’.

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