This evening, Nalanda is honoured to welcome everyone to the performance of ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’, to be staged at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. For the past 2 weeks, our organisers, co-ordinators and volunteers have been preparing earnestly to host the musical. We are ready to welcome all of you to the fabulous show tonight with sincere appreciation and gratitude! Thank you.
Read moreToday marks the 170th day since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began in mid-May. Overall, the annex building is 86% completed, while the remaining work is progressing accordingly and is expected to be completed by December. We are very thankful to have achieved a 100% safety record, thanks to good cooperation from the consultants, builders, and sub-contractors.
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On Saturday 18 October, Lecture 9 of the on-going BPS402 – Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies was held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Bro. Ananda Fong delivered the lecture on ‘Buddhist Polity & Economics’. Bro. Ananda Fong discussed several suttas which mentioned the cycles of expansion and contraction of the World, the duties of a monarch/government, and the conditions leading to a nation’s welfare.
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In the early morning of Saturday 18 October, eager volunteers were at Nalanda Centre for pūja and chanting before leaving for the Seri Kembangan market. Our twice-monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme team was warmly welcomed by many devotees waiting patiently for the arrival of the venerable ‘bhikkhus’ (monks).
Read moreNalanda members and devotees would like to felicitate and pay tribute to Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Adhikarana Nāyaka Thero on his birthday. We always remember the good deeds done by Ven. Saranankara for the community of monks and laity, and dedicate our metta-karunā to his well-being and happiness. We are grateful that such an inspiring monk as Ven. Sri Saranankara lives among us! We wish Bhante the best of health and great fulfillment in your humanitarian and education mission. We humbly salute thee, Bhante!
Read moreYesterday, 90 members of Firefly Mission and Singaporean devotees descended upon Nalanda Centre for a wonderful visit and ‘reunion’ with Nalandians. We had a great time renewing ties and making new friends, while glowing with friendship and camaraderie in Dhamma. Thanks to Firefly Mission for visiting us and brightening up everywhere you go! Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreSaturday, 1 November | 7.45pm | Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
This Saturday, Nalanda Buddhist Society proudly presents an original musical by Han Production – ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’ – to be performed at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. This fabulous musical depicts the perilous travels of Venerable Master Xuan Zang from China to India and back, in his determined quest to obtain Buddhist teachings and scriptures for his native land.
Read moreNalanda Sungai Petani Branch Management Committee would like to thank all organisers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for our recent fund-raising concert – “Melodies for the Heart” – held in Sungai Petani on 18 October. The concert was an unequivocal success due to all your kind and generous support!
Read moreDear friends, we are happy to announce that the Srivijaya Seminar Hall at Level 3 of Nalanda Centre is reopened today! After being closed 2 months for renovations, the Seminar Hall is being used for the first time since August for the Nalanda Members’ Day this afternoon. We would like to thank our benefactors, contractors, and all Nalandians for your kind contributions and well-wishes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We rejoice at the reopening!
Read moreSunday, 26 October | 9.00 am – 11.30 am | Nalanda Centre
Pustaka Nalanda is organising a commemoration service for Venerable Narada Nāyaka Maha Thera, a prolific Dhamma teacher, speaker, writer and commentator. Join us tomorrow morning for a presentation by the Director of Pustaka Nalanda, Bro. Ānanda Fong, on the life of the late Ven. Narada and his immense contribution to the propagation of the Buddha’s teachings in many countries. Svagatam! All are welcome!
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