Volunteers

6 February 2025

Gearing up for the start of Dhamma School

As the new school term approaches, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators are eagerly preparing to welcome students for the 2025 sessions. Through a combination of focused training programmes and detailed planning, our dedicated facilitators are committed to ensuring a rewarding and impactful learning experience for all students.

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25 January 2025

Free School teachers’ meet to prepare for 2025

Nalanda Free School teachers just finished their meeting this afternoon to prepare for the new academic year before the Lunar New Year break. The meeting, led by Nalanda Free School Principal, Dr. Ng Chwee Fang, discussed upcoming Free School programmes to ensure everyone is given ample time to prepare.

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21 January 2025

Leadership exchange on engaging volunteers with BUBS

On Sunday 12 January, Nalanda leaders welcomed Bandar Utama Buddhist Society's President Bro. John Lee and their core leaders for a learning exchange on how to recruit, manage and engage volunteers who are crucial in spiritual organisations. Nalanda President Sis. Buddhini Tan led the exchange together with the Secretariat, Volunteer Management and Training & Enhancement Team.

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18 January 2025

Register for 2025 free school classes now

Nalanda Free School tuition class schedules for the coming 2025 academic year at Sri Serdang and Johor Bahru are available at https://www.nalanda.org.my/free-school/ , covering core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science. The School, established in 2010, has been providing free tuition, quality teaching, personal attention, and other educational support to academically weak and needy students.

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29 December 2024

A day of giving in final Pindacāra of 2024

On Saturday 21 December, the community at Seri Kembangan came together for the final Pindacāra of the year. It provided a golden opportunity for everyone to perform wholesome deeds and cultivate generosity to end the year in a fruitful and meaningful way. The joy and spirit of giving were evident in the members of the public who enthusiastically came forward to make offerings abundantly.

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27 November 2024

Growing together as volunteers

On Saturday 23 November, Nalanda Volunteer Centre and Training & Enhancement Centre organised the ‘Volunteer Induction Programme’ for 30 new and regular volunteers.  Facilitated by Sis. Nandinī Tan, Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy and Bro. SY Tong, the group achieved a better understanding of the spirit and culture of community service. 

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16 November 2024

Volunteers ready to welcome you for ‘Sangha Day’

Over the past weeks, Nalanda members and volunteers have been working hand-in-hand to plan and prepare for the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the Maha Sangha in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teachings. 

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9 November 2024

Volunteer Induction Programme

Nalanda Volunteer Centre together with the Training & Enhancement Centre is conducting the “Volunteer Induction Programme” (V.I.P.) on Saturday 23 November at 2.30pm.  We invite members and regular volunteers to participate in the V.I.P. to strengthen our spirit and culture of community service. 

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30 October 2024

Skilling up at Video Production workshop

On Saturdays 19 and 26 October, 15 participants joined a workshop on Video Production conducted by NalandaTV.  Designed to upskill volunteers in video production, the two-session workshop supports Nalanda’s efforts to communicate its educational programmes and philosophy through visual media.

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12 October 2024

Volunteer as a Dhamma School Facilitator

For many years, Nalanda Dhamma School has been a cornerstone in providing holistic Buddhist education and nurturing the next generation of compassionate leaders. With the support of the school facilitators, our students have grown in understanding, wisdom and compassion. They go on to contribute their energy and talents to the Buddhist community and beyond, involved in social initiatives that make a difference in society.

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