Nalanda is publishing a book to pay tribute to the late Venerable Dhammavuddho, who passed away on 22 December 2019. The 160-page book will be published in time for his 100th Day Memorial Service later this month. The national-level Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 21 March at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul; and another service will be held on Sunday, 22 March at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang.
Read moreNalanda celebrates and pays tribute to the pivotal role of women in all aspects of human and societal development. Whether as a mother, teacher, daughter or sister, women are able to deeply influence their loved ones and have the potential to inspire change for the well-being of many.
Read moreToday marks the 6th year of MH 370’s disappearance, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. Family and friends of those lost are still in anguish over not knowing the actual fate of their loved ones.
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Due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the Registrar of Societies in their circular dated 16 March 2020 has directed the deferment of our A.G.M. to June 2020. Therefore, notice is hereby given that the 17th A.G.M. scheduled on 22 March will not be held. A new date for the A.G.M. will be decided and announced later by Nalanda Board of Management. Thank you.
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On Sunday 9 February, Bro. Ananda Fong delivered a Dhamma talk on ‘Saddhā in Buddha-Dhamma’. ‘Saddhā’, a Pāli word, refers to faith or confidence in the Three Jewels. We develop this confidence by learning what the Buddha taught and more importantly, by applying the teachings and values in our daily lives.
Read moreLast Sunday 9 February, devotees, volunteers and Dhamma School students gathered at Nalanda Centre to participate in the “Tea-offering Ceremony” and Gratitude Day. This annual tradition is hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School and is an opportunity for us to express our appreciation to our parents, teachers and elders for their support and care.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations. Termed “Chap Goh Meh” in the local Hokkien dialect, it is a significant day for the Chinese community. Families gather for another round of harmonious reunion and make aspirations for a happy and peaceful year ahead. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and heartfelt celebration. Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!
Read moreOn Sunday 2 February, Nalandians welcomed a group of 15 Sangha members to Nalanda Centre to learn about Buddhist educational efforts in Malaysia. 12 of the young monks are currently undertaking higher studies in subjects including Pali, Buddhist philosophy and psychology in Sri Lanka. They were invited to Malaysia on a study tour courtesy of Venerable Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero of Sentul Temple.
Read moreOn Saturday 1 February, devotees gathered at the Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets to volunteer in the monthly community outreach programme, ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round). This programme enables the community to learn how to support Sangha members and provides a platform for them to do meritorious deeds.
Read moreDear friends, we are pleased to inform you that Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang reopens tomorrow (Friday, 31 January) morning after the week-long Lunar New Year holidays. The Centre and Nalanda Library is open daily from 9am to 10pm. We welcome everyone to visit and participate in our regular activities. For more information, kindly visit www.facebook.com/nalanda.org.my/. See you at Nalanda!
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