On 11 March 2011, one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history shook Japan to its core. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami devastated Northeastern Japan – it resulted in the death of 15,881 people, and caused untold damages to properties and livelihood. Horrified Japanese, and the entire shocked world, rallied to support and aid the victims of this great disaster.
Read moreAjahn Tiradhammo from Canada visited Nalanda Centre and delivered an insightful Dhamma talk this evening. Venerable Ajahn is a senior monk in Ajahn Chah’s Thai forest monk tradition. On arrival at 6.15pm, Ajahn was received by a group of Nalandian officers and volunteers. He later had a conversation with Bro.Tan, before being taken on a tour of Nalanda Centre by Sis. Nandini and Bro. Andrew Lee. Anumodana!
Read moreThe FUN is back! On 23 February, Nalanda Youth Centre conducted the fifth session of Fellowship Undergraduate Night. It was a wonderful reunion for the youths especially with the spirit of Chinese New Year still lingering.
Read moreCounting down to Nalanda Buddhist Society's 10th Anniversary milestone on 1 May 2013, we are sharing with you the wisdom and insights of 10 contemporary Buddhist masters of our times!
Read moreBro. Ananda Fong, Director of Pustaka Nalanda, presenting a souvenir to Angie Chew Monksfield, current President of Buddhist Fellowship. May the Buddha's teachings continue to guide our Dhamma outreach everywhere.
Read moreNalanda is honoured by the invitation to participate in the Berjaya Founder’s Day celebration on Saturday, 23 February, at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. Berjaya Founder’s Day is an annual celebration of philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service. Nalandians were busy over the past few nights packing souvenirs and gifts for the occasion. Some 20,000 visitors are expected at the Mall. Meet us there on the 10th Floor, from morning to evening to share the joy of selfless service! All are welcome, Svagatam.
Read moreSince 2009, there has been a significant increase in the number of outstation devotees traveling to Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang to attend various courses and activities. Thus, at the Members’ EGM on 13 January 2013, Nalanda Buddhist Society has decided to establish full-fledged branches outside Serdang to serve our community better.
Read moreIt is with deep respects that we announce the passing of a distinguished scholar in Indology, Prof. Emeritus Anthony Kennedy Warder (A. K. Warder) earlier this month in Canada. Prof. Warder passed away days before Chinese New Year, and his funeral was held in Toronto on Friday, 15 February 2013.
Read moreBest wishes for the New Year from Nalandians to devotees, friends, and relatives! Let us make this year exceptional by being ‘transformational’! May the blessings of Right Effort lead us closer to the realisation of our noble aspirations.
Read moreNalanda is honoured by the visit by Phra Ajahn Viradhammo, a senior monk from the forest tradition of Ajahn Chah, today at 1pm. Luang Por (“venerable elder”) Viradhammo resides in a forest monastery near Ottawa, Canada; and is on a visit to Thailand and Malaysia.
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