NEO Centre

Pertaining to Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres programmes and activities in KL, JB and SP.

23 March 2025

‘Happy Young adults’ learn about staying motivated at work

On Tuesday 11 March, the Happy Young Adults’ Programme continued with their learning session on ‘Sustaining Motivation at Work’ by Mr. Lok Eng Hong, a corporate leader in the banking industry. Gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden, the youths first reflected on factors that motivate and demotivate us at work, finding many similarities amongst themselves.

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17 March 2025

Ayya Sumangala advises devotees and facilitators at NEO Centre JB

On Saturday 15 March, Nalanda members, devotees and students of the Family Dhamma School joyfully welcomed Ven. Ayya Sumangala at the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Johor Jaya.  Ayya gave a Dhamma talk to parents of the Dhamma School about the true happiness of a Buddhist practitioner.

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11 March 2025

Nalanda KL branch 12th A.G.M.

Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held their 12th Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) on Saturday 8 March at the NEO Centre in Happy Garden. Members reviewed the past year’s activities, rejoicing in the Dhamma programmes which engaged the wider community in the Buddha’s teachings.

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10 March 2025

‘Happy Young Adults’ starts with Well-being

On Tuesday 4 March, Nalanda Youth Centre started its 8-week ‘Happy Young Adults’ Programme, a platform dedicated for young adults, to learn to thrive and overcome stress at work and in life. Held at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden, young working adults from different industries gather to learn from corporate leaders and professionals, reflecting on how they can apply their lives to the Dhamma.

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5 March 2025

Nalanda Johor Bahru branch 12th A.G.M.

The 12th Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) of Nalanda Johor Branch was held on Sunday 2 March, with 24 members in attendance. The meeting commenced with a warm welcoming speech from Branch Chairperson Sis. Ong Ai Geok who thanked all members for a fruitful year together. Sis. Livin Leow also represented the Society’s Board of Management to deliver an opening speech to J.B. members.

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27 February 2025

Joyful beginning for Family Dhamma School JB

On 22 February, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch warmly welcomed over 40 returning students and new families to the first 2025 class of Family Dhamma School. The session began with a meaningful offering and communal chanting. To ‘break-the-ice’ everyone joined activities which fostered connections, familiarity and a sense of community.

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27 February 2025

Hosting Ven. Jutipañño at NEO Centre KL

NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur is honoured to host Venerable Jutipañño Mahāthero on Saturday, 8 March for a Dhamma teaching.  A monk of Malaysian Chinese descent, Ven. Jutipañño was ordained at Wat Bhodhisampan, Chonburi in 1991.  He returned to Malaysia from Thailand in 2000, and established Dhamma Light Meditation Centre at Api-Api, Johor, where he currently serves as its abbot. Ven. Jutipañño also previously served on the Monastic Advisory Panel of Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia.

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26 February 2025

Ven. Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti teaches at NEO Centre KL

On Thursday February 20, Nalanda members and devotees warmly welcomed Venerable Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti to NEO Centre in Happy Garden for a Dhamma teaching.  In today’s busy world where many become more interested in calming the mind, Ven. Dhammajoti aptly shared about the importance of Buddhist meditation and how we should approach it in a holistic manner.

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23 February 2025

Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch 12th A.G.M.

Just yesterday, Saturday 22 February, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani (SP) Branch gathered for their 12th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre SP.  Supporting this important meeting were Nalanda President Sis. Buddhinī Tan and Honorary Treasurer Sis. Lim Kah Hong. 

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19 February 2025

Family Dhamma School JB starts this Saturday

This Saturday, we warmly welcome students of the Nalanda Family Dhamma School to NEO Centre, Johor Bahru, for their first school session. This meaningful learning platform allows parents to deepen their connection with their children while growing together in wholesome values, fostering harmony, and nurturing a joyful home.

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