Report by Ng Tung Yan
On Saturday 1 November, Nalanda’s monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme was again held at the Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets. Volunteers and devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur as early as 7.00am to start the day with pūja and chanting before proceeding to the nearby Sri Petaling market at 8.30am.
Read moreThe ruins of the majestic ‘Nālandā Māha Vihāra’ stands proudly in the State of Bihar, India. Even in its present derelict condition, the large foundations and thick walls of its structures still inspire awe in the thousands of people who visit it annually.
Read moreOn Wednesday 29 October, Nalandian officers warmly welcomed Venerables Ayya Aggavatī and Ayya Cālā to Nalanda Centre for a familiarization visit. Ven. (Sayalay) Cālā, a Malaysian ordained in the Burmese tradition, and Ven. (Sayalay) Aggavatī, a Burmese nun, are both studying at the International Theravada University in Yangon.
Read moreOn Monday 27 October, 90 members of Firefly Mission and Singaporean devotees came to Nalanda Centre for a ‘homecoming’ visit. Despite it being a working day, many Nalandians took time off to accord them a warm and fitting welcome!
Read moreOn Sunday 26 October, Nalandians from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur branches gathered at Nalanda Centre for the October “Members’ Day”. This monthly gathering was an important occasion to catch up with our friends and to encourage one another in our spiritual learning and cultivation.
Read moreThis Sunday 16 November, Nalanda will be hosting all volunteers of our recent successful staging of ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’ musical. We cordially invite all volunteers of the event to join in a simple celebration with appreciation luncheon at Nalanda Centre. The programme runs from 9.00am to 11.30am; Bro. Tan will be giving a Dhamma teaching as well.
A hearty “Thank you” to everyone who has served selflessly in this successful campaign! We look forward to seeing you at Nalanda Centre this Sunday.
Report by Lim Jie Sheng
On Sunday 26 October, Nalandians gathered in unity to commemorate yet another great Buddhist luminary – Venerable Narada Nāyaka Māha Thero. This commemoration day programme was both initiated and organised by Pustaka Nalanda (the library). The commemoration service began with pūja and chanting, followed by Dhamma teachings by Nalanda Founder Bro Tan. He spoke about values that Ven. Narada held on to, and how the late venerable was a great Buddhist leader for us to emulate and learn from. Read more
Yesterday marked the 180th day since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began in mid-May. The scaffolding and netting which ‘wrapped around’ the front of the annex building was removed just a few days ago, “unveiling” the façade of the reconstructed building for the first time in almost 6 months!
Read moreReport by Ruby Tan
On Sunday 19 October, Sis. Tan Yee Yong gave an interesting talk on strengthening the state of our minds in times of sickness. Understanding the impermanent nature of life – where birth is inevitably followed by ageing, illness and death – one prepares mentally and spiritually to face changing circumstances before sickness or any misfortune takes place.
Read moreOn Saturday 25 October, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch held our monthly Members’ Day at our usual rendezvous place – Gurun Buddhist Association. Branch members who attended the gathering were still feeling joyful over the recent success of our inaugural fund-raising event – the “Melodies for the Heart” concert held a week before that.
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