Today marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948). It is celebrated as ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ in India; and since 2007, it was designated by the United Nations as the “International Day of Non-Violence”. Gandhiji was revered by millions of Indians as ‘Mahātmā’, who worked indefatigably for the peaceful independence of India from colonial rule, while professing the ancient philosophy of non-violence, truthfulness, modesty and simplicity.
Read moreIn September 2019, more than 130 youths took part in a day of joyful voluntary service in Wisdom Park. They were participants of the recent ‘Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults’, an annual gathering of young Buddhists that truly inspires and energises many to practise Dhamma whole-heartedly.
Read moreOn 29 September, Bro. Tan Siang Chye delivered a Dhamma talk on humility and modesty. Modesty is the outward sign of a truly humble person, who lives a simple life, without the need for status or the urge to be higher than others. Pride, conceit and arrogance are the opposites of these qualities. These unwholesome traits trap people in prisons of their own creation, and prevent them from progressing on the Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreToday marks the 6th anniversary of the passing of eminent Tipitaka and Pāli Scholar, Venerable Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero, and renowned meditation teacher, Acharya Satya Narayan Goenka.
Read moreToday marks the 56th anniversary of the formation of ‘Malaysia’ – a federation of 13 states spanning the Malay Peninsula, Sarawak, and Sabah. Our beloved home, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation, continues to enjoy peace and harmony today as a result of our fellow citizens’ mutual respect, understanding and acceptance. We wish all Malaysians a joyful celebration of nationhood. “Dirgahayu Malaysia”!
Read moreEarly this morning, 2 groups of Nalandians set out from Sri Serdang to spend a wholesome weekend in the northern and southern states of Malaysia, respectively. From 6.30am, Nalanda Centre was already teeming with over 100 devotees gathered for morning chanting before they started their journeys to Sungai Petani and Johor Bahru.
Read moreToday, Chinese people throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month. It is traditionally a day for families to gather in a celebration of harmony and unity. On this festive occasion, we wish you and your loved ones much joy, harmony and peace. May you be well and happy always. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐！
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members offer our felicitations to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday. May His Majesty reign peacefully with good health and long life. Daulat Tuanku!
Read moreFrom 23 August to 2 September, a group of 35 Nalandians led by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan travelled to Ladakh for the trip of a lifetime. Ladakh is a region administered by India, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent at 15,000 ft above sea level, on the Karakoram mountain range. The group was privileged to be hosted by Ven. Sanghasena Mahathera, and was warmly welcomed upon arrival at Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC).
Read more31 August 2019 marked the 13th Anniversary of the late Ven. Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda’s passing. Nalanda members and devotees honoured our late Spiritual Adviser with a commemoration ceremony in the morning. After the meditation, puja and chanting, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama delivered a Dhamma talk on the benefits of gratitude and appreciation.
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