Pertaining to Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres programmes and activities in KL, JB and SP.
Nalanda members in Sri Serdang have been working busily but happily lately to help prepare for the launching of NEO Centre Sungai Petani this Uposatha full-moon day, on 25 December 2015.
Read moreThe Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Sungai Petani, Kedah, was inaugurated on 11 December with a simple yet meaningful ceremony. Inaugurating the Centre means dedicating it as a Buddhist educational facility. The choice of 11 December was significant as it was an Uposatha new-moon day as well as Nalanda’s ‘Education Day’.
Read moreOver 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.
Read moreConstruction of Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Sungai Petani is entering its last phase. 82% of scheduled work has been completed, and the Centre is on schedule for its officiating ceremony next month!
Read more24 – 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.
Read moreTwenty-four Nalanda Dhamma School students at NEO Centre Johor Bahru sat for their year-end examination on Sunday 15 November. The teenagers, aged between 13 to 17 years, had been attending Dhamma classes throughout the year. It was wonderful to see the students so well-behaved and eager to sit for the exam. They were tested on their basic understanding of Buddhism. Dhamma School Director Sis. Sunanda was at NEO Centre to help oversee the smooth running of the examination.
Read moreOn Tuesday 6 October, Bro. Tan made a quick visit to the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre building site in Sungai Petani. He was met there by Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw and Committee members Sis. Sumedha, Bro. Fong and Dr. Song. Bro. Tan spent several hours inspecting the construction progress as well as chatted with the contractors. He expressed joy in seeing everyone’s dedication to complete the Centre on time, and with quality work.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 September, volunteers and stall operators of the recent ‘Nalanda Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru were invited to an appreciation dinner for their contribution towards the success of the event, as well as to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreOn 16 September, Nalanda Founder Bro.Tan made a visit to NEO Centre Sungai Petani (SP) in Kedah to witness its construction progress. He was accompanied by Nalanda SP Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, the Building Committee, and several branch members.
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