Nalanda Buddhist Society

22 February 2013

Nalandians at Berjaya Times Square, KL

Nalanda 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.

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21 February 2013

New Nalanda Branches to be Established

Since 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.

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20 February 2013

Obituary – Prof. Emeritus A. K. Warder

It 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.

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6 February 2013

Have a Harmonious and Meaningful time!

Best 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.

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3 February 2013

Luang Por Viradhammo visits Nalanda Centre

Nalanda 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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3 February 2013

Pindacāra in February 2013

Nalanda organised our ninth monthly Pindacāra Programme on Saturday, 2 February, at the morning market in Taman O.U.G.  Many families took the opportunity to perform meritorious offerings before the upcoming Chinese New Year.

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31 January 2013

Happy Chinese New Year!

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30 January 2013

Nalanda Hemanta Retreat 2013

Nalandian officers and members in our traditional uniforms on Hemanta Retreat at the Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting Highlands, Selangor.

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21 January 2013

A Night with Gratitude

Twinkling lanterns, reminiscent music and the warmth of Nalandians made it a night to remember!

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14 January 2013

Service Sunday for NS Trainees

Together we learn Dhamma! On 13 January, Nalanda Youth Centre (NYC) conducted its first Service Sunday for National Service (NS) trainees in year 2013 at Nalanda Centre. A total of 108 trainees from Semenyih NS Camp spent their Sunday meaningfully by performing wholesome deeds and learning Buddhist values through fun and dynamic activities arranged by 11 youths from NYC.

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