Nalandians

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

27 February 2016

Nalanda branches to hold AGMs in March

It’s that time of the year for Nalanda members to fulfill our constitutional duties again.  Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia will be holding our Annual General Meetings for 2016 early next month.  Kicking off the series of AGMs next weekend will be Nalanda branches in Sungai Petani, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, followed by the Serdang headquarters in the following weekend.

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16 February 2016

Nalandians back to serve after holiday

Since 13 February, staff and volunteers have gradually returned to Nalanda Centre to resume their duties after the Lunar New Year holidays.  Some had come days earlier to clean and spruce up the Centre after the week-long break. Everyone is delighted to see each other, and filled with enthusiasm to continue serving the community.

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4 January 2016

NEO Centre Sungai Petani opened

On Friday, 25 December 2015, the Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Sungai Petani was officiated by Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero.  The simple but meaningful ceremony was attended by Nalanda members from all over the country.

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2 January 2016

Preparing for the first ‘Service Sunday’ of 2016

Nalanda Centre is looking forward to welcoming devotees to join the first ‘Service Sunday’ of 2016.  A large congregation of students and their parents is expected tomorrow due to increased intakes for Nalanda Dhamma School and Junior Dhamma School this year.

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28 December 2015

Members’ Convention concluded in high spirit

The 4th National Nalanda Members' Convention in Sungai Petani has concluded well. Members from Serdang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani felt the joy and camaraderie of being with 'kalyana mitta' and having fruitful discussions.

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19 December 2015

‘Mangala Squad’ in action

Over the last few days, the fantastic ‘Mangala Squad’ comprising Nalandians from Kedah, Serdang and Kuala Lumpur congregated at NEO Centre Sungai Petani for a big cleaning exercise.  The Centre is almost completed with just some furniture and equipment to be installed.

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7 December 2015

Nalanda welcomes new members

On Sunday 22 November, Nalandians in the Klang Valley gathered for their monthly Members’ Day at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  It is always a happy occasion when members meet to catch up on the Society’s happenings.  Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn took the opportunity to welcome two new members to the Society – Sis. Poh Peng and Sis. Jia Xin – and presented them with the Nalanda’s ‘Rules & Constitution’ booklet.

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24 November 2015

4th National Members’ Convention

24 – 27 December 2015 | Sungai Petani, Kedah

Calling all Nalanda members!  The 4th National Members’ Convention will be held a month from today in Sungai Petani, Kedah.  This will be the first time our National Convention is held outside Sri Serdang.  Nalandians have good reason to head north next month as we celebrate the completion and inauguration of Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Sungai Petani.

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10 October 2015

Nalandians meet on festive day

On Sunday 27 September, Nalandians in the Klang Valley gathered at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang for their monthly Members’ Day.  As it was also the Mid-Autumn Festival, Nalanda Buddhist Society President Sis. Evelyn Chow likened the gathering to a family reunion, remarking that unity and harmony are values highly regarded in Buddhism.

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7 October 2015

Gathering of spiritual friends

On 26 September, Nalanda Sungai Petani members congregated to celebrate Members’ Day.  During the Dhamma sharing session, Sis. Siew Chin spoke on the virtues of the Buddha.  She said when we recite Buddhanusati, the recollection of the Buddha, we are reminding ourselves of the sublime qualities of the Buddha, which help us to strengthen our faith and respect towards the Teacher.

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