Dāna

7 November 2025

Sangha Day at Nalanda Centre this Sunday

We look forward to welcome you and your family this Sunday, 9 November for ‘Sangha Day’.  The Observance starts with meditation and chanting, followed by concurrent Dhamma talks in English by Bro. Tan Siang Chye and in Mandarin by Sis. Nandini Tan. With deepened understanding, we shall then make the offerings of robe & requisite to Sangha members.  We will together offer lunch dana to Sangha members. Lunch will be served for devotees as well.

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6 November 2025

Four-fold community at NEO KL Pindacāra

Last Saturday 1 November, the Pindacāra programme was especially endearing with the presence of Ven. Sucitta a bhikkhu (monk), Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta a bhikkhunī (nun), upāsakas (male lay followers), and upāsikās (female lay followers). The community at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets made offerings to the Sangha members with joy and reverence.

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2 November 2025

Sangha Day this Sunday

In joyful anticipation of ‘Sangha Day’ Observance this Sunday, Nalanda members and devotees have been coming together to preparing offering items, clean the Centre, and prepare their hearts for this meaningful occasion. ‘Sangha Day’ is an important day for Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind.

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23 October 2025

‘Sangha Day’ robe & requisite offering

We invite you to join us in observing the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre on Sunday, 9 November.  This is an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.  Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind. 

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22 October 2025

Joyful morning of giving at Seri Kembangan

On Saturday 18 October, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered at the Seri Kembangan morning market for the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme with faith and joy.  As the venerable monks walked calmly through the market lanes, many devotees and stall owners paused their busy routines to respectfully offer alms with palms joined in reverence.

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7 October 2025

Spirit of generosity thrives at Pindacāra

On Saturday 4 October, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets gave freely and whole-heartedly in support of the Sangha once again.  This monthly programme is endearing to market-goers and stall operators who are grateful for the opportunity to give to those who are worthy.

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23 September 2025

Cultivating generosity through monthly Pindacāra

On Saturday 20 September, Nalanda members and volunteers conducted the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at the morning markets in Seri Kembangan. Encouraged by the opportunity to do good, many from the local and market community are regularly participating, joyfully offering food and requisites with faith and gratitude.

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10 September 2025

Giving with sincerity is rewarding

On Saturday 6 September, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch hosted the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, an opportunity for the local community to give with sincerity and without expectations. This wholesome deed of giving (dāna) is not without its rewards, as taught by the Buddha.

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3 September 2025

Youths give out care bags to Mon Refugee Centre

On Monday 1 September, six Nalanda Youth Leaders joyfully distributed over 70 care bags to the Mon Refugee Centre in Kuala Lumpur. We sincerely thank the Mon Refugee Centre, the donors, and all volunteers whose kind support made this project possible. Sadhu anumodana!

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22 August 2025

Dhamma talk and lunch dāna with Ven. Professor K.L. Dhammajoti

We are honoured to welcome Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti back to Nalanda Centre this Sunday 31 August, in conjunction with K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day. The Observance Day programme will commence at 9am with the Flag-raising Ceremony and Robe Procession from K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to Nalanda Centre, followed by pūja offerings, chanting, and a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti.

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