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‘Terima Kasih, Dhammananda’ – Honouring a Great Buddhist Missionary
‘Terima Kasih, Dhammananda’ – Honouring a Great Buddhist Missionary
Launched on 31 May in conjunction with Buddha Day Observance B.E. 2570, the ‘Terima Kasih, Dhammananda’ exhibition at Nalanda Buddhist Society is a special tribute commemorating the 20th Memorial of the late Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda. Organised collaboratively by Nalanda Youth Centre and Dhamma School, the exhibition features carefully curated exhibits highlighting late Chief’s remarkable journey in Dhamma propagation and the enduring legacy he left behind.
Since its launch, many devotees and visitors have toured the exhibition, guided by the hosting team through displays including late Chief’s personal belongings, photographs, books he authored, newspaper reports, and accounts of his journey from Sri Lanka to Malaysia. Visitors also gained deeper appreciation of his simple yet profound teachings, which continue to inspire people in addressing everyday worries and fears.
Visit by Sis. Dayani, the niece of late Ven. Dhammananda.
Bro. Hema, the Acting President of Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society (SAWS) sharing his thoughts with Sis. Nandini.
Sis. Nandini guided Sis. Dayani and Bro. Hema through the exhibition.
The exhibition further honours late Chief’s immense contributions to the growth of Theravada Buddhism in Malaysia, spanning over 54 years from his arrival in January 1952 until his passing on 31 August 2006, as well as his role as the voice of Buddhism in interfaith dialogue. For those who knew him, the exhibition provides an opportunity to pay homage to an exemplary disciple of the Buddha.
All are warmly invited to visit the exhibition.
Taking a look and refleting upon the personal belongings of Ven. Dhammananda.
Sis. Dayani looking at the newspaper articles reporting on the passing of Ven. Dhammananda.
A group photo of Nalanda volunteers with Sis. Dayani and Bro. Hema’s family.
Ven. Nimmala and Ven. Bhaddiya visited the exhibition on Buddha Day.
Ven. Wanaratana represented the group of monks from Sri Lanka to offer the light at Ven. Dhammananda’s altar.
Sis. Wei Nee guided the Sri Lankan monks through the exhibition.
Offering the special handmade bookmark by Nalanda Dhamma School students to the visiting monks.
A special visit by Bro. Suren Hendry, the grandson of renowned jeweller, P.H. Hendry.
Nalanda’s two founding members, Sis. Buddhini and Sis. Santi receiving the visit by Nalanda’s past President, Mr. Ee and his wife.
Representatives from the Tzu Chi Foundation visited the exhibition on Buddha Day.
Dhamma School students and facilitators giving a tour of the exhibition to visitors.
Bro. Ji Liang from Nalanda Youth Centre is one of the main art designers for the exhibition.
Bro. Pee is one of the team members of the exhibition and experienced tour guide.
Visitors are invited to complete the ‘Puzzle of Compassionate Heart’, an artwork that requires collective effort of every visitor to be completed.
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