A rejoiceful celebration of Nalanda’s 22nd Anniversary with good friends.

On Thursday 1 May, members, supporters, devotees and volunteers gathered for Nalanda Day to celebrate the Society’s 22nd Anniversary.  President Sis. Buddhinī Tan led us to commemorate the Society’s progress thus far with gratitude for the many nameless, faceless and selfless contributors, and more importantly reaffirm our steadfastness in upholding Nalanda’s mission in holistic education.  In conjunction with this occasion, two books authored by Ajahn Buddhadasa was launched and is available for free distribution to the community.

Members witnessed the installation of the 2025/2027 Board of Management who pledged their commitment in bringing the Society forward, and rejoiced in the appointment of Youth Leader Yeo DiSheng.  Promptly, Bro. Disheng shared the Youth Centre’s transformation plan to nurture more leaders and helping youths to develop resilience to thrive in today’s world.

Offerings to the Three Jewels.

Starting the celebrations with morning chanting

Everyone wishing each other ‘Happy Nalanda Day.

The 2025/2027 Board of Management chanting salutations to the Three Jewels.

The Board members undertake the pledge to serve the Society.

Signing of the pledge by each Board member.

Sis. Buddhini expressing gratitude to the many donors and supporters that have contributed to Nalanda’s growth.

Nalanda Institute Director, Achariya Tan Siang Chye then shared about WACANA 2025, themed ‘Awakening Community Well-being – Contemporary Approaches.  Bringing together respected teachers, monastics, Buddhist leaders and practitioners, the event is a platform to discuss the essentials in Dhamma practice and spur action on how to enable Buddhists of all ages to weave them into everyday lives.

Even as we celebrate 22 years of growth and progress, this anniversary is a call to action: for each of us to nurture wisdom, compassion, and resilience in an increasingly challenging world through Dhamma, and to make relevant the Buddha’s teachings to more people in the community.  Let us march forward with courage and conviction for the prolongation of the Buddha-Sāsana.

Sis. Buddhini announcing the appointment of Youth Leader Bro. Yeo Disheng and Deputy Youth Leaders Bro. Chan Yu and Sis. Ho Wen Ying.

Ach. Siang Chye and Bro. Ananda unveils the two books 1) The Prison of Life 2) Loving Others. We welcome you to get a copy from Nalanda Centres.

Bro. Disheng shared the Youth Centre’s progress and plans for the future, as well as invited youths to share their transformation journey so far.

Bro. Siang Chye gave the congregation a better understanding of the objectives of WACANA 2025.

Members welcomed back Sis. Nandini Tan who had been away on self-retreat. Sis. Nandini expressed her thanks to everyone for their support whilst she was away.

The day commenced with flag raising at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre.

The congregation paid respects to our late advisor Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.

Welcoming friends who gathered to join this anniversary celebration.

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