Wesak full-moon Buddha Day was celebrated for the first time at NEO Centre Johor Bahru on Saturday, 25 May. More than 200 devotees packed the Centre to attend the pūja and Dhamma sharing by Nalandians.
Read moreThe Wesak Programme at Nalanda began with a Lighting of Lamp on Thursday, 23 May. Thence began a series of wholesome and meaningful programmes, including Dhamma talks, Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round), a Mass Taking Refuge Ceremony, and the highlight on Wesak night – the Heritage Procession.
Read moreNamo Buddhaya! Namo Dhammaya! Namo Sanghaya!
On Wesak full-moon day, millions of Buddhists all over the world gather to pay tribute to the Three Jewels. As we commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of the Buddha, we reflect on His teachings with great respect and gratitude. We renew our determination to learn and practise the Dhamma, with courage and with compassion.
Read moreA Mass Food Offering for the public will be held on Wesak Buddha Day, 24 May, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Every year, devotees bring along food to share and serve the public out of generosity and humility. We rejoice in knowing that many who received food years ago are now offering food to the public in return! Sharing blessings and working together in harmony, this mass food offering is also a wonderful opportunity to cultivate ourselves spiritually.
Read moreThe Buddha Day Heritage Procession at Nalanda is a unique cultural and spiritual experience that attracts more than 1,000 participants yearly. It is the only Heritage Procession in Malaysia where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia carried by traditionally-dressed devotees holding candle-lights.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition is one of the highlights of Nalanda’s Wesak Observance. From handcrafted exhibits to photographs, messages of the Dhamma are illustrated through visual presentations to stimulate reflection from the viewer’s perspective.
Read moreDo you know that a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? Blood donation is safe, painless, simple and noble. It is also one of the most wholesome deeds one can do this Wesak. You can make a life and death difference for others in need, by just coming forward to donate blood.
Read moreOver the weekend, Nalanda Centre received three official delegations from local Buddhist Societies in Selangor – the Tiratana Buddhist Society Klang, Shah Alam Buddhist Society, and Putra Heights Buddhist Society. The purpose of these visits was to understand Nalanda’s set-up, especially our educational philosophy and programmes. The visitors were very keen to learn about Nalanda’s success in attracting and retaining the participation of Buddhist youths.
Read moreThe NEO Centre Johor Bahru had a wonderful beginning last Sunday with its first ‘Service Sunday’ held on 12 May. More than 50 Nalanda officers and devotees attended the Service which started with meditation at 9am, followed by Pūja, Chanting, and Dhamma teaching by Bro Tan.
Read moreOn Sunday, 12 May, a group of Nalandian officers led by our President Bro. Lee Kong Foo and Johor Bahru Branch Chairperson Bro. Yap Chong Huat visited the Metta Lodge Buddhist Centre in Taman Melodies. The Nalandians were warmly received by leaders of Metta Lodge, led by its President Bro. Heng Chai Teet and his deputy, Bro. Patrick Tan.
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