NEO Centre

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

12 September 2016

Fabulous fun fair in Johor Bahru

Excellent weather greeted the crowd at ‘Family Fun Fair’ 2016 organised by Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch.  It was only the second year the ‘Fun Fair’ was held in J.B., yet the event was a resounding success due to the great support from the local community.

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11 September 2016

‘Family Fun Fair’ in J.B. opens

Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru had just opened at 8.00 am this morning with an enthusiastic crowd streaming in.  An hour after opening, more than 1,000 people have visited the Fair, which features 75 stalls selling a variety of food, beverages, household items, fresh vegetables, flowers and fruits.

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10 September 2016

We’re ready for ‘Family Fun Fair’

Over the last few weeks, Nalanda members and devotees joyfully gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru to prepare for the 2016 ‘Family Fun Fair’, which will be held on 11 September.  The organising team had its final meeting last Sunday to ensure the smooth running of the event, which is expected to draw a few thousand people.

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7 September 2016

‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru

We joyfully invite you to participate in our only fund-raising event in Johor Bahru this year – the much-loved ‘Family Fun Fair’ which will be held this coming Sunday, 11 September.  The ‘Fun Fair’ will feature over 75 stalls offering a wide range of home-cooked food, fresh produce, and household items.

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23 August 2016

Dāna at NEO Centre Sungai Petani

On Saturday 6 August, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch invited Venerable Thipako and Venerable Foo from Sammāditthi Meditation Grove in Sungai Pasir for lunch dāna.  The appreciation dāna was specifically to thank Ven. Thipako (“Bhante Lim”) for his kind and generous support in the construction of Nalanda Outreach & Education (NEO) Centre, located in Bandar Mutiara, Sungai Petani last year.

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17 August 2016

Meditation class at NEO Centre KL

The Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Happy Garden Kuala Lumpur was packed to the brim last Thursday as a new meditation class got underway.  More than 50 meditators signed up for the class, which is the second to be held at the Nalanda branch centre following a successful one last year.

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19 May 2016

Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ programme in Johor Bahru

Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Johor Bahru is observing this weekend’s auspicious ‘Buddha Day’ with three days of activities comprising Dhamma teachings, an exhibition, guided tour of the Centre, alms-giving to monks, blood donation campaign, and for the first time ever – a candle-light procession in Taman Johor Jaya.

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18 May 2016

Prioritise Dhamma learning this Wesak

Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ commemorates the profound event of Buddha’s ‘Enlightenment’ – in other words, His complete realisation of truth and liberation from suffering.  The path towards ‘Enlightenment’ begins with learning and practising Dhamma.  Thus, we should prioritise spiritual cultivation over rituals in observing Wesak Day.

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4 April 2016

Pindacāra in O.U.G. and Happy Garden

On Saturday 2 April, two venerable monks went on Pindacāra (alms-round) at Overseas Union Garden (O.U.G.) and Happy Garden morning markets.  It was the first time in many months that the Pindacāra programme was held at O.U.G. and the response there was very heartening.

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22 February 2016

New Year ‘Open House’ in Kedah

On Friday 12 February, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch organized an “Open House” for the public at NEO Centre Bandar Mutiara in conjunction with the Lunar New Year celebration.  Members of the public began streaming in continuously as the Centre opened at 10 am.

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