Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng (right) and Bro. Chan putting up the Buddhist flags at Nalanda Centre.
Wesak Day is fast approaching and all Nalandians are hastening our efforts to welcome this joyous occasion which commemorates the birth, Enlightenment and passing away of our revered teacher, the Buddha. On 20 April, devotees congregated at Nalanda Centre for the weekly Service Sunday and to volunteer their help for ‘Buddha Day’ (Wesak) preparations.
The study tour covered both historical and natural heritage sites, including this at Gua Kelam, Perlis.
42 members of Buddhist Fellowship and Firefly Mission Singapore had an insightful 4-day tour to the northern states of Penang, Kedah and Perlis from 17 to 20 April 2014. The highlight of the study tour was a day-long visit to Bujang Valley guided by Bro Tan.
On Saturday 19 April, a team of Nalandian officers led by Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng attended Buddhist Gem Fellowship’s 25th Anniversary Dinner in Petaling Jaya. In his speech, BGF President Dato’ Seri Dr. Victor Wee thanked everyone who have contributed to the advancement of BGF over the past two and a half decades.
“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:
Mr. Lee Yoke Khai for contributing towards Nalanda's Education and Development Fund. 19 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Neoh Siew Siew for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 6 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mrs. Leong Peng Kei for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 6 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Sis. Ooi Ling Ling & Family for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 23 March.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Koh Lai Huat & Family for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 27 March.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Wong Yong Shien for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 27 March.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Steve Liu for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 28 March.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Chooi Kum Ying for contributing towards Nalanda Building Fund. 30 March.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mdm. Yeow Hooi Huang for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 16 March.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Chan Chee Hong for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 16 March.
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