Pertaining to Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres programmes and activities in KL, JB and SP.
Sunday, 13 September was indeed a joyful and memorable day as Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch held its inaugural ‘Family Fun Fair’ (‘FFF’). Nalandians from the Klang Valley and Kedah arrived a day before to help in preparations and lend support to our Johor Bahru Branch members. It showcased the spirit of ‘samaggi’ (unity and concord) among members and volunteers.
Read moreNalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ (FFF) will be held in Johor Bahru for the first time ever this Sunday 13 September, from 8am to 2pm. Dozens of stalls will be offering visitors a variety of food, beverages, souvenirs, and merchandise. The ‘Fun Fair’ is held in aid of our ‘Education & Development Fund’. Proceeds from the Fair will be channeled to support educational programmes of Nalanda Free School, Dhamma School and Library.
Read moreOn 30 August, Nalandians gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in their uniforms to observe ‘Samaggi Day’ during Service Sunday. In remembrance of our late teacher Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero, Branch Chairman Bro. David Yap recollected how the great qualities of the much-respected and beloved late venerable had inspired him.
Read moreOn Saturday 1 August, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with three venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. The morning Pūja and chanting session at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur was led by Branch Chairman, Bro. Eugene. Nalandians and volunteers then proceeded to Sri Petaling and subsequently to Happy Garden for the alms-round.
Read moreWe invite you together with your family members and friends to visit the ‘Family Fun Fair’ at NEO Centre, Taman Johor Jaya. The ‘Fun Fair’ is held in aid of Nalanda’s “Education & Development Fund”. The proceeds will be channeled to support educational programmes of Nalanda Free School and Dhamma School.
Read moreOn Saturday 22 August, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch members gathered at Gurun Buddhist Association for their monthly Members’ Day. During the meeting, Branch Chairman Bro. Seng Giap reminded members to reflect on the Dhamma teachings taught by Bro. Tan on 17 July and to practice in our daily lives. After an interactive discussion, members agreed on a list of qualities, including faith, generosity and virtues for cultivation towards a good practitioner and good friend.
Read moreOn Saturday 25 July, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch members gathered at Gurun Buddhist Association for their monthly Members’ Day. During the meeting, Bro. Khaw Keng Hooi joyfully shared on the ‘Four Noble Truths’. He encouraged members to have courage (one of Nalanda’s Core Values) to do the same as part of learning and practice.
Read moreOn 2 July, Nalanda Founder Bro.Tan made a visit to NEO Centre Sungai Petani (SP) in Kedah to witness its progress. He was accompanied by Nalanda SP Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, Deputy Chairman Bro.Teoh, and Building Committee Members. Project Coordinator Ar. Bro. Fong briefed the team on the progress of construction work, which began in April and is currently 42% completed.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 June, Nalandians came together at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in their uniforms (white top and sarong) to observe their first ‘Samaggi’ Day which is on the last Sunday of every month. The meaning of ‘Samaggi’ is unity and harmony.
Read moreOn Saturday 30 May, Nalandians from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur came together to give NEO Centre in Happy Garden a thorough clean-up. The enthusiastic volunteers also cleared the immediate neighbourhood of rubbish and illegal posters. Everyone who took part in the cleaning were joyful to work together and in the process, had also gotten to know each other better, thus creating a stronger bond among Nalandians.
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