Wesak month full-moon commemorates the Blessed One’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago, and marks the beginning of Buddhist Year (B.E.) 2562. Nalanda will observe ‘Buddha Day’ from 26 May (Saturday) to 29 May (Tuesday) with many wholesome activities. We joyfully invite you to join us for the following programmes starting this weekend:
Read moreToday marks the beginning of Ramadhan when Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk for a month. This practice of restraint, modesty, and renunciation is not just with regards to food, but also concerns conduct, speech and thoughts. Nalanda wishes our Muslim friends ‘Selamat Berpuasa’, and a blessed Ramadhan Al-Mubarak. Salam mettā.
Read moreMessage by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Committee
Teacher’s Day is an important occasion on Nalanda Buddhist Society’s annual calendar because we are an educational institution. Without education, we cannot have a civilization.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 45 (May 2018 edition) is now available for collection at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang and our branch centres. This latest issue highlights events in March and April 2018. Nalanda Bulletin is a wonderful source of information about our activities and programmes. We invite you to collect and distribute copies to your family members and friends. You may also view it on-line by clicking the web-link below. Thank you.
Read moreToday Malaysians went back for their first working day after the 14th General Elections with a new federal government and many new state leaders at the helm. It was Malaysia’s first transfer of power at the federal level since independence, and we should be proud that it was a remarkably peaceful one.
Read moreArticle by H. S. Tan
On the historic day of 9 May 2018, the people of Malaysia have spoken loud and clear. In a courageous move, the Rakyat* repudiated a regime that was seen as corrupt, racist, and not in line with our collective aspirations. But we did not effect change in a violent revolution — that is not the Malaysian way. We did it by discovering a national conscience, and through exercising our constitutional right to vote.
Read moreArticle by H. S. Tan
In the heat of our current election fever, let us stay cool for a moment. Consider that the vast majority of Malaysians express love for our country, what does it actually mean to “love” Malaysia?
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society marked its 15th anniversary celebration on 1 May 2018 with flowing gratitude towards all our teachers, spiritual guides, benefactors, supporters, members, volunteers and devotees from near and far.
Read moreMessage from Evelyn Chow, President of Nalanda Buddhist Society.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society. I feel blessed being around with so many members who are attending the Sixth National Members Convention here at Nalanda Centre. There are many supportive conditions over the past 15 years which caused all of us to be here today – I believe our gathering is not by mere chance.
Read moreThis afternoon, we will be welcoming Nalandians back to our ‘spiritual home’ at Nalanda Centre for our 6th National Members’ Convention. This year’s convention will be the biggest yet, with 61% of members able to attend the 4-day gathering, many coming from as far as Kedah and Johor.
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