Nalanda Youth Centre

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

14 August 2022

A wholesome ‘Silver Lining’ Day

Last Sunday 7 August, 24 Nalanda youths and Dhamma School teenagers visited the Mon Refugee Children Learning Centre on ‘Silver Lining’ Day.  This programme organised by Nalanda Youth Centre, provides an avenue for young volunteers to practice kindness by offering their service to the community.

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8 August 2022

“Happy Young Adults” programme

From 19 July, Nalanda youths have been gathering for the first “Happy Young Adults” programme at Nalanda Book Café Community Centre.  The weekly gatherings address common challenges faced by young working adults, and how they can resolve them in accordance with Dhamma. 

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16 July 2022

Youths & Dhamma School students learn and serve together

On 18 – 19 June, 45 Nalanda youths and Dhamma School students gathered for learning and service at Wisdom Park. Over the two days, they developed strong bonds of friendship and learnt the importance of the community in ensuring continuous learning and growth as a young adult.  The Dhamma sharings, activities and service sessions allowed the participants who ranged from ages 14 to 30 to understand the value of spiritual friendship. Participants felt great joy in learning and serving together as a Buddhist community that is rooted in wholesome values.

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1 May 2022

Celebrating Nalanda’s 19th Anniversary

1 May is dedicated as Nalanda Day, a special day to commemorate the anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s establishment in 2003.  I take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our Dhamma teachers near and far, members, benefactors, volunteers and devotees for your continuous care, support and encouragement.

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23 April 2022

Looking forward to the future at ‘Education and Career Workshop’

On Saturday 16 April, over 30 teenagers and young adults gathered at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, Sri Serdang to learn about how they can equip themselves to make well-guided decisions for their education and career as they come to one of many crossroads in life.  The Education and Career Workshop was organised by Nalanda Youth Centre and conducted by Mr. Lok Eng Hong and Sis. Buddhinī Tan.

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4 April 2022

Education and Career Workshop

Are you about to finish secondary school or have just completed your SPM, and unsure what to study next? Are you concerned on how to prepare for the ever-changing global environment? We invite you to explore the potential of your education path, plan for your future and acquire a deeper understanding of your personal character at the Education & Career Workshop organised by Nalanda Youth Centre on 16 April.

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22 March 2022

Education & Career Workshop

Nalanda Youth Centre is organising an Education & Career Workshop on Saturday 16 April, from 2 – 6 pm at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre in Sri Serdang. The workshop will serve as a platform for secondary school students and graduates to understand their personal character, learn about the potential of their education path, and plan for their future amidst the changing global environment.

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20 February 2020

First Youth Members’ Day of 2020

On Sunday 16 February, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted its first Members’ Day of the year after the weekly Youth Sunday Service.  Members gathered to discuss how they can deliver this year’s planned programmes in a relevant and interesting way for their peers.

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2 January 2020

Nalanda youths host exchange group from Estonia

From 28 to 30 December 2019, Nalandians were very happy to host Venerable Thitañana, founder of the Estonian Therāvadā Sangha, the Venerable Thitamedha, and nine youths from the Baltic country at Nalanda Centre for an exchange programme.  The group had also visited other Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore to learn about Asian culture and the Buddhist way of life.

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30 October 2019

Silver Lining Day with Mon children

On Sunday 27 October, Nalanda Youth Centre volunteers visited the Mon Refugee Children Learning Centre at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.  The annual Silver Lining Day programme is an avenue for youths to offer their service for the community and strengthen fellowship amongst these young volunteers.

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