Nalanda Bulletin Issue No. 31 is now available at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang and our branch centres. Get a copy and read the latest news and updates on our activities. We thank our earnest Publication and Editorial team for producing this bimonthly bulletin for our reading pleasure. Sadhu!
Read moreOn Saturday 16 January, three venerable monks went on Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan morning market. Many devotees were keen to start the New Year by performing wholesome deeds, and thus waited patiently to offer food to the venerables. Meanwhile, Nalandians took the opportunity to explain the significance of Pindacāra to passers-by and curious onlookers at the market.
Read moreSince 13 February, staff and volunteers have gradually returned to Nalanda Centre to resume their duties after the Lunar New Year holidays. Some had come days earlier to clean and spruce up the Centre after the week-long break. Everyone is delighted to see each other, and filled with enthusiasm to continue serving the community.
Read moreOn Sunday 14 February, Sis. Nandini Tan gave a Dhamma sharing based on Ittha Sutta (Anguttara Nikaya 5.43) on “What is welcome”, where the Buddha taught the householder Anathapindika the five things which are ‘welcome, agreeable, pleasant, and hard to obtain in the world’. The five things are long life, beauty, happiness, status and heavenly rebirth.
Read moreDear friends, We are pleased to inform you that regular activities at Nalanda Centre and Pustaka Nalanda resume today after the Lunar New Year holidays. We are open from 10.00am to 10.00pm. We hope you have all had a good holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone soon at Nalanda Centre!
Read moreOn Sunday 31 January, Bro. Aggaphala Yap conducted the third session of the ‘Svagatam’ Induction Programme, continuing the Dhamma theme on ‘Sāmaggī’ (concord) within the family.
Read moreOn the eve of the Lunar New Year, Nalandians in Taiping gather annually at Buddhist temples and centres nearby to usher in the year in a meaningful and spiritual way.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society management and members wish everyone a “Happy Lunar New Year”! May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, joy and peace in the year ahead. Travel safe and enjoy your holidays with friends, family, and Dhamma!
Read moreOn Friday 22 January, local Sangha members Ven. Zhen Che (振澈法师), Ven. Pu Hui (普辉法师), Ven. Pu Ye (普悦法师) and Ven. Shi Di (实谛法师) came to Nalanda Centre for a visit. They were warmly greeted by the Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, who led them on a tour of the building.
Read moreOn Friday, 29 January Nalandians came together to express their deep gratitude for Nalanda founder Bro. Tan for his invaluable guidance and wise counsel throughout the year. In the best of Buddhist traditions, before “taking leave” for the New Year break, Nalandians also sought forgiveness from Bro. Tan, their teacher and mentor, who has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the Buddhist community.
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