Nalandians

Refers to individuals or groups of Nalandian officers, members, and volunteers.

19 July 2023

A day well spent

Throughout the day, Nalandians spent this public holiday meaningfully hosting Venerable monks at Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park, and providing service to the community.

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5 September 2022

100 days to Officiating Ceremony of NEO Centre KL

The re-development of Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur is now 90% complete and the Centre is on schedule for its officiating ceremony on Sunday, 11 December 2022. This expanded facility of 4,500 sqft will enable the community in its vicinity to gather, learn and practise Dhamma. It features a Dhamma Teaching & Meditation Hall, a reference library, management office, meeting room, discussion room and kitchen.

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16 August 2022

The spirit of ‘veyyavacca’

On Sunday 31 July, Nalandians gathered to learn, practise and reflect on the spirit of ‘veyavacca’ during the Sunday Morning Service at Nalanda Centre.  In the Dhamma sharing, Sis. Nandini relayed that ‘veyavacca’ is part of our spiritual cultivation to develop liberality and kindness while supporting the community.  The spirit of service is based on thoughtfulness and consideration; when we are  sensitive to others’ need, we will try to help in whatever way we can.  It is not just an act of service but the idea of being in service to others.  

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2 August 2022

Welcoming new volunteers at V.I.P

On Sunday 24 July, 44 new volunteers joined the Volunteer Induction Programme at Nalanda Centre, organised jointly by the Volunteer Centre and Training & Enhancement Centre.  Participants were warmly welcomed as they start their journey as a Buddhist volunteer and introduced to the Nalanda Eight Core Values and the Society’s Vision and Mission centered around holistic education.

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1 July 2022

15th Anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia

Nalanda Institute has reached another milestone. Fifteen years is really a relatively short time for an organization to achieve its goals, but Nalanda Institute has managed to serve the Buddhist cause to the best of its abilities through “Education, Development, Propagation”. Dedicated to educating the community, we are proud to state that as of today, more than 15,000 participants have benefitted from our range of programmes.

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2 June 2022

Gimhāna Period Begins

Nalanda observes the ‘Gimhāna Period’ annually by committing to a period of relatively intensive Dhamma learning and practice.  This year’s retreat carry the theme “Living in Harmony”. Join us in observing this spiritual period together as a community.

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17 May 2022

Hands Together & Hearts Connected at 8th Nalanda Convention

From 30 April to 3 May, more than 130 Nalanda members and core volunteers from Serdang headquarters and all branches gathered at Wisdom Park in Kuala Kubu Bahru to participate in the 8th National Nalanda Members’ Convention.  It was a joyous reunion of Nalandians as many have not met in the two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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16 May 2022

Thank you for a joyous ‘Buddha Day’ Observance

Nalanda Buddhist Society Management and members would like to express our appreciation to you for joining us to celebrate Buddha Day this year.  This was our first year of physical Wesak observance since lockdowns were implemented in 2020, made possible because of Malaysia’s transition into the Covid-19 endemic phase.

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11 May 2022

Coming together to prepare for ‘Buddha Day’

In the spirit of joyful service, volunteers and devotees have been giving their time and efforts to prepare for Buddha Day programmes over the past few weeks.  Complementing each other’s skills and abilities, Nalandians worked together in harmony to ensure that we are ready to host the community for this sacred observance.

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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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