On the auspicious morning of Sunday 31 May, the community of devotees, youths, Dhamma school facilitators, and students gathered to pay homage to the Buddha.  Buddha Day celebrations commenced at 7am with devotees offering alms to venerable Sangha members, followed by a solemn Buddha Pūja which united everyone in the spirit of reverence and gratitude for the great Teacher.

The morning Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye centered on this year’s theme, “Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion.”  He highlighted that wisdom allows individuals to accept and not fight reality, while compassion serves as the key to avoiding conflict with one another.  Cultivating these virtues requires consistent effort through continuous learning, practice and by developing mindfulness.  We should anchor the mind firmly in the present moment, rather than let it drift into the past or future.

Achariya Abhivadana – Pay respect to Ven. Dr. K Sri Dhammananda on Buddha Day.

Pindacara Programme

With renewed commitment to walking the Dhamma path, let us take every opportunity to embed the Buddha’s teachings into our everyday lives.  We invite you to join us tonight, Wednesday 3 June at 8pm for the Group Meditation & Dhamma talk by Sis. Buddhinī Tan at Nalanda Centre, and tomorrow on Thursday 4 June at 8pm for the Group Meditation & Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandinī Tan at NEO Centre K.L.

Offering of lamp and opening salutation.

Buddha puja & chanting.

Sis. Buddhini Tan, President of Nalanda Buddhist Society sharing the society’s Buddha Day Message.

Nalanda youths presenting a hymn.

A video tribute to commemorate the 20th Memorial Observance of Ven. K Sri Dhammananda.

Dhamma talk by Achariya Tan Siang Chye.

Nalanda Teenage Dhamma School learning about the significance of Wesak.

Visitors at the Wisdom Park Phase 2 Exhibition.

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