Pertaining to Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres programmes and activities in KL, JB and SP.
On Sunday, 12 May, a group of Nalandian officers led by our President Bro. Lee Kong Foo and Johor Bahru Branch Chairperson Bro. Yap Chong Huat visited the Metta Lodge Buddhist Centre in Taman Melodies. The Nalandians were warmly received by leaders of Metta Lodge, led by its President Bro. Heng Chai Teet and his deputy, Bro. Patrick Tan.
Read more10 May was a pivotal milestone for NEO Centre Johor Bahru. After 2 months of renovation, the Centre was finally ready to host its Buddharupam in the Shrine Hall. Members and devotees of Nalanda JB respectfully welcomed the Buddharupam to the Centre in a simple yet meaningful ceremony led by Bro. Tan. It was also the New-moon Uposatha Day marking the start of Vesakha (Wesak) month. Hence, the installation of the Buddharupam on that day was most timely and appropriate.
Read more4 May 2013 marked the first anniversary of Nalanda's Monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) Programme at the Taman O.U.G. morning market. Devotees and volunteers gathered for the morning chanting and invocation at NEO Centre Happy Garden to calm their minds and reaffirm their wholesome aspirations before embarking for the alms-round with the venerable bhikkhus.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Johor Bahru Branch achieved an important milestone on Sunday, 14 April. The inaugural meeting of the Pro-tem Committee was held under the chairmanship of Bro. Yap Chong Huat. The meeting was also attended by Honorary Secretary Sis. Buddhini Tan, representing Nalanda's Board of Management, 3 Board Members, and 4 other Nalanda officers.
Read moreIt was yet another wonderful morning when Buddhist laity in Taman O.U.G. morning market had the opportunity to offer alms-food to the venerable bhikkhus on Pindacāra. This monthly programme organised by the Nalanda Sangha Support Team continues to attract the interests and participation of the marketing crowd, as well as stall operators there. After the Pindacāra, devotees adjourned to NEO Centre in Happy Garden for a Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Bro. Aggaphala Yap. We take this opportunity to thank the venerables, all our great volunteers and the Sangha Support Team members for their monthly effort in providing this programme for the benefit of the many. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreSince 2009, there has been a significant increase in the number of outstation devotees traveling to Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang to attend various courses and activities. Thus, at the Members’ EGM on 13 January 2013, Nalanda Buddhist Society has decided to establish full-fledged branches outside Serdang to serve our community better.
Read moreNalanda organised our ninth monthly Pindacāra Programme on Saturday, 2 February, at the morning market in Taman O.U.G. Many families took the opportunity to perform meritorious offerings before the upcoming Chinese New Year.
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On 1 December, there were many joyful and generous people waiting at Taman O.U.G. morning market to offer alms-food to the members of the Sangha. The monthly alms-round allows lay people to do good deeds with kind intentions and actions. A team of Nalandians with full devotion encouraged more people in the market to ‘do good and feel good’. They also took the opportunity to engage with the public and explain to them on the practice of Pindacāra.
Read moreMonks going on alms-round is gradually becoming a familiar scene at the Taman O.U.G. morning market. The day dawned calm and clear, beautiful weather for the monthly Pindacāra at Taman O.U.G. morning market. We were privileged to host 38 devotees from Gandharama Vihara, Kuala Terengganu, who joined us on this meritorious occasion.
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