“If you haven’t watched it, please do!” That was the comment by Bro. Tan after he attended last night’s performance of ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’ at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. This fabulous original musical by Han Production depicts the travels and travails of Venerable Master Xuan Zang who journeyed for 17 years from China to India and back, in his determined quest to obtain authentic Buddhist teachings and scriptures for his native land.
Read more‘Sangha Day’ is an important occasion at Nalanda for the lay community to honour the virtues and contributions of the Māha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating Buddhism. It is also an opportunity for devotees to express gratitude and to support Sangha members by offering robes, requisites, funds for their medical care and education, etc.
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On 25 and 26 October, the final two sessions of the Mandarin Buddhist Studies Course (Semester 2) was conducted by Sis. Nandini Tan at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. Sis. Nandini gave separate lectures on the ‘Four Noble Truths’ and ‘Noble Eightfold Path’. Six new participants joined the weekend’s class and showed great enthusiasm by arriving early at the Centre to learn the Dhamma.
Read moreOn 11 October, students of BPS402 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies attended Lecture 8 after returning from a fruitful and enjoyable study tour to Bujang Valley a week before. Achariya Tan Siang Chye explained the Indian social context and political structures that existed during the Buddha’s time.
Read moreOn 10 October, Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan was invited to Central Kedah Buddhist Association in Sungai Petani to give a keynote presentation on the “Buddhist Presence in Kedah”. The special talk was in conjunction with the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia’s “Dharma Walk” programme held at the same venue. Members from more than 20 Kedahan Buddhist societies attended the event. Read more
On 18 October, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch successfully held our inaugural fund-raising event – the “Melodies for the Heart” Concert – in Sungai Petani, Central Kedah. The concert was an unequivocal success due to the great support and generosity of many benefactors and the effort of selfless volunteers!
Read moreOn Sunday 26 October, the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur was a hive of activity as more than 1,000 devotees thronged the vihāra for the annual ‘Kathina’ Robe-offering ceremony. The presenting of ‘Kathina Robe’ is one of the ways for the laity to support and pay tribute to the Sangha (monastic order). It is performed yearly after the conclusion of the “monastic rains retreat” (Vassāvasa). We rejoice over the devotees’ faith and meritorious deeds. Sadhu anumodana.
Read morePustaka Nalanda (Library) holds a collection of Buddhist books authored by the late Venerable Narada Nāyaka Māha Thero (1898 – 1983), a prolific Dhamma teacher, speaker, writer and translator from Sri Lanka. Some of his works such as the seminal “The Buddha and His Teachings” has become a classic ‘textbook’ for students of Theravāda Buddhism.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all sponsors, benefactors, donors, and everyone who has contributed in one way or another to the successful hosting of ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’ musical at Istana Budaya last night!
Read moreTonight, Nalanda is happy to welcome everyone to the long-anticipated performance of “Xuan Zang” at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. The show begins at 7.45pm, and the audience should be seated by 7.40pm. Kindly observe the dress code specified by Istana Budaya, which is ‘lounge suit’. (Kindly check the reverse page of your ticket for the dress code.)
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