18 March 2013

Nalanda Buddhist Society first observed “Nalanda Patron’s Day” on 18 March 2007. The day is designated an annual Nalanda event to commemorate and appreciate all our donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education.
On “Patron’s Day”, Nalanda members and devotees offer pujas for the well-being of all our benefactors, past and present. We also transfer merits to those who have passed away.
18 March was chosen as the day to commemorate our benefactors because it happens to be the birth anniversary of our late spiritual adviser, the Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thero.
We welcome all members and devotees to join us on this wholesome occasion at Nalanda Centre. We pray that the merits accrued by our benefactors lead them to liberation from suffering.