Article by the founder of Nalanda, Bro. H. S. Tan
Today, one of the last vestiges of the Cold War – the Korean Conflict – took a great leap forward to being resolved. A remarkable moment in the history of our generation happened this morning, when Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of North Korea, stepped into South Korea to meet with its President, Moon Jae-in.
Read moreThis weekend, we look forward to welcoming Nalandians from all over Malaysia back to our ‘spiritual home’ for the annual members’ convention. In conjunction with this gathering, we have lined up a series of Dhamma talks and programmes for the public as follows:
Read moreWe are happy to report that construction of the proposed ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ continues to progress smoothly with only 32% of work remaining. The Centre’s interior is gradually being fitted out, and work has shifted to the exterior façade.
Read more22 April is celebrated as ‘Earth Day’ in more than 170 countries with meaningful activities to promote environmental awareness and responsibility. Nalandian volunteers marked the special occasion by planting trees at the site of Wisdom Park in Hulu Selangor.
Read moreOn Thursday 5 April, the Monastic Advisory Panel (MAP) of the Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM) met for the first time since its establishment. The meeting held at Bandar Utama Buddhist Society was called by the MAP to discuss an upcoming Sangha gathering in July.
Read moreNalanda Centre is honoured to host Venerable Ajahn Chandako from New Zealand on Tuesday, 17 April for a Dhamma talk, starting at 8.00pm. This will be his second visit to Sri Serdang in as many years.
Read moreA new study suggests that drinking one alcoholic drink on a daily basis could shorten your life expectancy. The research found that drinking more than 100 grams of alcohol per week – equal to roughly five to six glasses of wine in the United Kingdom – increases your risk of death from all causes, and in turn lowers your life expectancy.
Read moreThis weekend marks the New Year celebrations for our friends in many parts of Asia – across much of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, and many Malaysians of Indian origin, too. Nalanda wishes all venerable monks, our teachers and friends joyous New Year celebrations! May this coming year bring peace and well-being to people around the world. Sotthi.
Read moreNalanda wishes our Venerable Ajahns and Thai friends a joyous Songkran Festival. May the coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all Thai people around the world.
Read moreWe wish the Myanmarese people residing in Malaysia and around the world a joyful celebration of Thingyan, the traditional Myanmar New Year. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, peace, and happiness in the year ahead!
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