Nalanda Buddhist Society

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International Women's Day - "Inspiring Change to achieve Well-being"!
Next Alms-round - Saturday, 15 March 2014, 8.30am | Seri Kembangan Morning Market
All are welcome to join this "Walk for Education"! Sunday, 16 March 2014.
Thank you for attending this workshop! Sadhu anumodana to all participants and volunteers.
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Inspiring Gathering of Members at the 11th AGM

Posted on 12 March 2014 AGM & EGM, Meeting, Nalandians

Mar 122014

Nalanda President Bro. Lee Kong Foo opening the AGM by thanking members for their commitment and contributions to the Society.

Reported by Joanne Tan and Gan Jia Cheng.

The 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia was successfully held on Sunday 9 March, at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. The meeting was well attended by members, who discussed the Society’s development in 2013 and the plans for the coming year. The mood however was quite subdued, as members are mindful of the ongoing national concern caused by the disappearance of flight MH370 just the day before.

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Contemplate, rather than just Speculate

Posted on 11 March 2014 Message

Mar 112014

A Vietnamese Search & Rescue task force is part of a multi-national effort to help locate the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 - MH370.

After 4 agonizing days without certainty as to what really happened to flight MH370, it is understandable why many people are feeling frustrated over the long wait for answers. The internet is rife with many theories, speculations and criticisms.

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3rd Anniversary of the Tōhoku Earthquake

Posted on 11 March 2014 Anniversary, History, Memorial Day

Mar 112014

Let us remember the victims and casualties of Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011.

As we agonize over the fate of Malaysia Airlines MH370 which disappeared a few days ago with 239 people on board, let us also not forget the victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Eastern Japan 3 years ago today, on 11 March 2011.

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Special Prayers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Posted on 11 March 2014 Nalandians

Mar 112014

An interfaith prayer by various religious groups was held at KLIA for the safe return of passengers on flight MH370.

On Sunday 9 March, a team of Nalandians led by Nalanda’s Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng joined other religious groups to perform special prayers for the casualties of MH370 and their families at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Main Terminal Building. Let us continue to extend our compassionate thoughts to the passengers of MH370, their families, and loved ones. May they be blessed with mental strength and calmness. Wishing everyone much Peace.

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Older Entries

“Avoid all unwholesome deeds; cultivate goodness; purify one’s own mind – this is the teaching of all Buddhas.”
The Buddha
“Life should be great rather than long.”
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
“One who is honest, sincere, steadfast, compliant, and well-concentrated, makes progress in the Dhamma.”
The Buddha
“One of good will, ever mindful, inwardly well-concentrated, training to remove longing, is said to be heedful.”
The Buddha
“Training in what is conducive to serenity of mind and always mindful, they call such a bhikkhu one constantly resolute.”
The Buddha
“Two conditions lead to the arising of Right Views – the utterance of another person, and careful attention.”
The Buddha
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
Maria Robinson
“Heedfulness leads to great good. Heedlessness leads to great harm.”
The Buddha
“Two kinds of persons are rare in this world – one who takes initiative in helping others; and one who is grateful and thankful.”
The Buddha
“Insignificant indeed is the increase in wealth; the best thing in which to increase is wisdom.”
The Buddha

We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Rubie Choo for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 15 February.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Rob Moult for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 15 February.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Chin Kim Siew for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 9 February.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Yeo Nan See & Family for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 12 February.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Herman Lim & Family for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 9 February.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Derek Deo Siew Meng for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 5 February.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Soon Bee Yean for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 25 January.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Sis. Audrey Lee & Bro. Andrew Lee for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 24 January.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. How Eng Keong & Mdm. Soon Bee Lee for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 24 January.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Wong Kong Ngai for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 24 January.

Events Calendar

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
					1 Hosting Āyasmā Aggacitta Pindacāra at Taman OUG & Happy Garden markets BPS272 - “Samatha & Vipassanā” Workshop Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) New-Moon Uposatha Service	2 Hosting Āyasmā Aggacitta BPS272 - “Samatha & Vipassanā” Workshop Service Sunday Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch AGM
3 Hosting Āyasmā Aggacitta	4	5 Weekly Group Meditation	6	7	8 Dhamma Talk at NEO JB	9 Dhamma Talk at NEO JB 11th Annual General Meeting
10	11	12	13	14	15 Pindacāra at Seri Kembangan market	16 Nalanda Walkathon 2014
17	18 Nalanda Patron's Day Observance	19	20	21	22 Teenagers’ Learning Camp	23 Teenagers’ Learning Camp Service Sunday Group Meditation
24 Teenagers’ Learning Camp	25 Teenagers’ Learning Camp	26	27	28	29	30
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