Pertaining to Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres programmes and activities in KL, JB and SP.
On 16 March 2020, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a directive for the temporary closure of all places of worship across Malaysia to stem the spread of Covid-19. Thus, we would like to inform you that Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang, as well as NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani will be closed temporarily from Wednesday, 18 March to Tuesday, 31 March 2020.
Read moreSuspension of Nalanda programmes and activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
On 13 March 2020, the Prime Minister’s office issued a special address to Malaysians on the current situation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Based on the Ministry of Health’s advice, we are temporarily suspending all programmes at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani, as well as at all Nalanda branch libraries. This suspension has taken effect from 6.00PM on Sunday, 15 March 2020, and for an indefinite period.
Read moreOn Saturday 1 February, devotees gathered at the Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets to volunteer in the monthly community outreach programme, ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round). This programme enables the community to learn how to support Sangha members and provides a platform for them to do meritorious deeds.
Read moreJust yesterday, the Children’s Learning Camp themed ‘Always Be Caring!’ was concluded at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre Sungai Petani. Over four days from 9 August, 40 campers aged 9 to 12 years old enhanced their understanding and practice of loving-kindness and compassion through the various camp activities.
Read moreOn Sunday 12 May, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held a ‘Peace Walk’ around Happy Garden to commemorate Buddha Day. Earlier in the evening, a simple dinner was hosted for the local community with devotees offering food out of generosity.
Read more‘Sangha Day’ is celebrated annually at Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the Maha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teaching. This is an occasion to express our gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently to bring happiness and peace to the world.
Read moreRespect is the core value that underlies our positive connections not only with family and friends, but with everyone we encounter in life. Come and find out more about the cultivation of respect in a dynamic learning camp organised by Nalanda Dhamma School from 14 to 17 December 2018, in Sungai Petani.
Read moreThe popular Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru was successfully held last Sunday, 16 September. A total of 81 stalls offered a variety of home-cooked delicacies, beverages, and household items to the delight of more than 3,000 shoppers and visitors.
Read moreNalanda Johor Bahru Branch is organising the 3rd ‘Family Fun Fair’ at NEO Centre Taman Johor Jaya on Sunday, 16 September. Let’s come together to celebrate ‘Malaysia Day’ by supporting a worthy cause – to raise funds for the operations of Nalanda Free School and Dhamma School in J.B.
Read moreNEO Centre Johor Bahru is honoured to host Venerable Dhammavuddho Mahathera this Thursday, 10 May for a Dhamma talk, starting at 8.00pm. Ven. Dhammavuddho is the founder-abbot of Vihara Buddha Gotama, a forest monastery in Perak founded mainly for the study, teaching, practice and propagation of the Buddha’s discourses, monastic discipline, and meditation.
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