In this video, Conference Chairperson Achariya Tan Siang Chye invites Buddhist community leaders, teachers, and devotees to participate in WACANA 2025, which will be held on Saturday 20 December in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Find out more and register at wacana.nalanda.org.my.
Read moreDame Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has passed away peacefully on 1 October at the age of 91. For over six decades, she inspired humanity with her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, her tireless advocacy for wildlife conservation, and her compassionate call to protect the Earth for future generations. Her life’s work has left an indelible mark on science, environmental stewardship, and the global movement for compassionate living.
Read moreToday and in the coming days marks the New Year celebration for our friends in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and in many parts of South India. It is a time of renewal, reflection and joyful reunion with family members and loved ones. Many celebrate with water blessings, offering food at temples as well as heartfelt gatherings with friends and family.
Read moreToday is the first day of Syawal which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is the time where our Muslim friends and their families come together to celebrate ‘Hari Raya Aidilfitri’, share meals, exchange greetings and seek forgiveness. This beautiful tradition promotes forgiveness, unity and harmony among the family and the community.
Read moreEarlier today, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and panic. The earthquake's epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city with a population of about 1.5 million. A significant aftershock of 6.4 magnitude followed shortly after.
Read moreToday is the beginning of the Ramadan month of the Islamic calendar. All around the world, Muslims will fast from food and drink from dawn till dusk. The holy month of Ramadan is regarded as a time for intense faith rejuvenation, spiritual reflection, prayer, cultivating self-restraint and having compassion for those who are less fortunate. The practice encourages Muslims to have patience and gratitude, perform good deeds, develop generosity and spending time with family and friends. The act of fasting and self-reflection cleanses and redirects the mind away from worldly and sensual pleasures and helps to purify one’s mind and rejuvenates faith.
Read moreNalanda Free School commenced its new academic year last Monday 17 February at Nalanda Centre. New and returning students have begun to strengthen their skills in core subjects including Mathematics, Science and languages guided by dedicated volunteer teachers.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Hindu friends observing ‘Thaipusam’ today, a fulfilling celebration of faith and devotion. Preparations which started months in advance to purify the body and mind culminated to this day – may all your wholesome deeds be rightly blessed.
Read moreSunday 12 January marked the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the 1st Theravada Bhikkhuni Sima, Nunnery and Dhamma Training Centre of Ariya Vihara at Kwasa Damansara, Selangor. Nalanda leaders and members joined dozens of Buddhist community leaders and supporters in this milestone event, on the land which was gazetted for this use on 18 March 2021 by the State Government.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends a “Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year”! As we gather with family and friends this holiday season, let us fill our hearts with appreciation and wish all beings to be well and happy.
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