Report by Muditā
In the early morning of Saturday 18 October, eager volunteers were at Nalanda Centre for pūja and chanting before leaving for the Seri Kembangan market. Our twice-monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme team was warmly welcomed by many devotees waiting patiently for the arrival of the venerable ‘bhikkhus’ (monks).
Read moreNalanda members and devotees would like to felicitate and pay tribute to Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Adhikarana Nāyaka Thero on his birthday. We always remember the good deeds done by Ven. Saranankara for the community of monks and laity, and dedicate our metta-karunā to his well-being and happiness. We are grateful that such an inspiring monk as Ven. Sri Saranankara lives among us! We wish Bhante the best of health and great fulfillment in your humanitarian and education mission. We humbly salute thee, Bhante!
Read moreYesterday, 90 members of Firefly Mission and Singaporean devotees descended upon Nalanda Centre for a wonderful visit and ‘reunion’ with Nalandians. We had a great time renewing ties and making new friends, while glowing with friendship and camaraderie in Dhamma. Thanks to Firefly Mission for visiting us and brightening up everywhere you go! Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreSaturday, 1 November | 7.45pm | Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
This Saturday, Nalanda Buddhist Society proudly presents an original musical by Han Production – ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’ – to be performed at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. This fabulous musical depicts the perilous travels of Venerable Master Xuan Zang from China to India and back, in his determined quest to obtain Buddhist teachings and scriptures for his native land.
Read moreDear friends, we are happy to announce that the Srivijaya Seminar Hall at Level 3 of Nalanda Centre is reopened today! After being closed 2 months for renovations, the Seminar Hall is being used for the first time since August for the Nalanda Members’ Day this afternoon. We would like to thank our benefactors, contractors, and all Nalandians for your kind contributions and well-wishes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We rejoice at the reopening!
Read moreWhile youngsters nowadays relish at the prospect of ‘sleeping in’ on a public holiday, many Nalanda youths and Dharma School students answered the call to service instead on the recent Deepavali public holiday. The young Nalandians got up early on Wednesday, and arrived at Nalanda Centre ready to do clean-up. The ‘cleaning session’ was called by the office to tidy up Levels 2 and 3 in preparation for many upcoming activities at the end of October.
Read moreThis weekend, Nalanda members will again gather for our regular Members’ Day, where we get updates on the Society’s recent programmes and development. It is also an important occasion to catch up with our friends and to encourage each other in our spiritual practice and well-being.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society proudly present an original musical by Han Production – <Xuan Zang Journey to the West> – to be performed at Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 1 November, 7.45pm. This fabulous musical depicts the ‘real’ Master Xuan Zang – who was bestowed the title of “Great Tripitaka Master of Tang Dynasty” (唐三藏) on account of his great scholarship and mastery of Buddhist teachings by the Emperor of China.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 October, Ven. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero, Abbot of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Kuala Lumpur, dropped by for an impromptu visit to the Nalanda Centre annex building under renovation. The venerable had come from an earlier Nalanda Pindacāra Programme in nearby Seri Kembangan. He was warmly received upon arrival by Founder Bro. Tan and other officers.
Read moreOn this festive occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Hindu friends a “Joyous Diwali” filled with amity, harmony, and peace! Enjoy a wonderful celebration with family and friends, and discover a ‘world of brightness and light’ in others, and within ourselves.
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