Nalanda Youth Centre

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

4 August 2024

Come explore peace within at Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults

It is common for us to get upset, angry, agitated and even be bogged down by these difficult emotions.  Let us together explore the theme ‘Peace begins with Me’  to grow our mindset and be agile in steering ourselves towards positive and wholesome emotions so that we can overcome challenges we face. 

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2 August 2024

Youths show “Kindness is Priceless” at Family Fun Fair

At the heart of this year’s Family Fun Fair are the Youth Canopies, run by over 120 young working adults and undergraduates from across the peninsula, who gathered to render their selfless service.  With just weeks of planning after Wesak, the youths set up 18 stalls, an exhibition to reach out to the community and also drive green initiatives through the Recycling Team. 

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24 July 2024

Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults is back!

Nalanda Youth Centre is organising the 7th Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults from 13 – 16 September 2024.  This uplifting and potentially life-changing camp is tailored for college students and young working adults between ages 18 and 30. 

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19 July 2024

Young working adults pursue growth

Since June this year, a group of 30 young working adults have been gathering monthly at Nalanda Book Café Community Centre, to explore how to achieve overall well-being.  Integrating sharings by corporate leaders and peer-group discussions, the youths have been learning how to build harmonious relationships, pursue positive growth and overcome challenges.

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11 July 2024

Young Working Adults group from Singapore visit Nalanda

From 5 to 7 July, Nalanda Youth Centre welcomed friends from DAYWA (Dhamma Assembly for Young Working Adults - Singapore) to visit Nalanda and Wisdom Park.  They are the organising committee for the upcoming August meditation retreat, and specially arranged this 'reconnaissance' trip to prepare for the retreat whilst also joining the learning programmes at Nalanda Centre.

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1 June 2024

Students cultivate peace with Ajahn Dton

On Saturday, 25 May, over 60 students and youths spent a day learning and cultivating mindfulness with Ven. Ajahn Dton Dhirapanno, co-abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm, Ubon Ratchathani.  It was an inspiring gathering of youths aged 16-23 eager to learn and practise the Buddha’s teachings of Peace in conjunction with the Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda.

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19 May 2024

Happiness in living a meaningful life

The final session of the ‘Happy Young Adults’ programme was held just this Tuesday 14 May, at the Nalanda Book Café Community Centre.  From being strangers 3 months ago, to now being good friends, participants gathered to learn from Bro. Tan Siang Chye on ‘Living a Meaningful Life’. 

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28 April 2024

Young Working Adults Forum

In conjunction with Buddha Day B.E. 2568, Nalanda Youth Centre is hosting a special forum for young working adults on Thursday 23 May at Nalanda Centre.  The forum which starts at 8pm is for youths of ages 23 to 35, to learn from a panel of seasoned corporate and professionals on the role that we play to foster harmony at work and in our lives. 

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5 April 2024

‘Happy Young Adults’ reflect on growth

In the past two weeks, participants of the ‘Happy Young Adults’ programme have been learning and reflecting on their journey at work and in life with Bro. Lee Kong Foo, a Nalanda leader and a senior manager in a multinational corporation.  Sharing his insights and personal experiences, the participants learned more about achieving success with purpose and satisfaction.

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24 March 2024

First Youth Members’ Day of 2024

On Sunday 17 March, Nalanda Youth members gathered at Nalanda Youth Centre in Sri Serdang for the first Youth Members’ Day of 2024.  The purpose of this gathering is to formally welcome new Youth members on board, to reflect on our learning journey over the past year, and to align our direction for the year ahead.  

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