Nalanda Buddhist Society

30 November 2013

Memorable moments with a spiritual teacher

On Friday 29 November, many devotees came from near and far, joyously offered lunch dāna to Ven. Dr. Gunaratana at Nalanda House.  As the Venerable’s 86th birthday is approaching next week, we took this opportunity to celebrate Bhante’s birthday in advance, not with one birthday cake, but with two!  Read more

29 November 2013

Ajahn Jayanto’s first visit to Nalanda Centre

On Wednesday 27 November, Nalanda Centre welcomed the maiden visit of Ven. Ajahn Jayanto from Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK.  Devotees took the opportunity to offer lunch dāna to both Ven. Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Maha Thero and Ven. Ajahn Jayanto. Read more

25 November 2013

Happy meeting of two wonderful Elders

On Sunday 24 November, the Abbot of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Ven. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero (40 vassa) made a visit to Nalanda House Sri Serdang to pay respect to an elder monk, Ven. Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Maha Thero (66 vassa). Ven. Sri Saranankara showed deep reverence to the senior bhikkhu.

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23 November 2013

Arrival of Ven. Dr. Henepola Gunaratana at Nalanda Centre

Venerable Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Māha Nāyaka Thero arrived safely at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang on 22 November together with the members of NEO Centre, Johor Bahru. Ven. Gunaratana was warmly welcomed by Bro. Tan, Nalanda officers, members and devotees. Nalandians are overjoyed to meet Bhante again and are eager to learn from his inspiring wisdom.

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21 November 2013

Nalanda hosts Ven. Dr. Henepola Gunaratana

We are very honoured to welcome the visit of Venerable Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Māha Nāyaka Thero to Malaysia!  Ven. Gunaratana at 86 years of age is the Theravada Sangha Nāyaka (senior-most and honorary 'Chief monk') of the USA and North America.  Also popularly known as ‘Bhante G’, he is a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher and author of several influential works, such as the best-selling ‘Mindfulness in Plain English’.

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18 November 2013

Inspiring Dhamma-connections in Indonesia

Bro. Tan was warmly hosted by the Buddhist Fellowship of Indonesia (BFI) for 3 days, where he conducted Dhamma sharings and attended many meetings with BFI Committee Members. There were many precious, inspiring moments when people were connected to the Dhamma through those sharings and meetings.

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16 November 2013

Life is beautiful at Nalanda

Life is beautiful at Nalanda”, said Sis. Faith Teh when describing her volunteering experience at Nalanda.  I believe all Nalandians who embrace the spirit of ‘selfless service’ and strive for spiritual growth would understand the meaning of this phrase and attest to it based on their own experiences.

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15 November 2013

The word ‘retirement’ is not in my dictionary!

The journey of Sis. Felicia into Buddhism started 10 years ago, when Nalanda’s former President, Bro. Ee, introduced her to the Sunday pūja and Dhamma talks by Bro. Tan.

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12 November 2013

Prayers for Victims of the Philippines Typhoon Tragedy

Tonight, 12 November | 8.00pm | Nalanda Centre

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10 November 2013

Members briefed on Building Expansion Plan

Nalanda Officers and members gathered at Nalanda Centre on Saturday 9 November for a special briefing on ‘Nalanda Building Expansion Project’ by the Building Committee.  Nalanda will be entering a very exciting period in the next few months, with work commencing on the renovation of Nalanda Centre’s East-Wing and the refurbishment of the proposed Nalanda Youth Centre.   Thus, the Management has specially arranged this briefing session to keep Officers and members informed on the latest developments.

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