We thank Ven. Saranankara for gracing this Pindacāra programme, the first of 2025.

On Saturday 4 January, Nalanda members and devotees were honoured to have Venerable B. Saranankara Thero, our Spiritual Advisor lead the Society’s first pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in the new year at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets. Many vendors and market-goers accustomed to this endearing tradition, gathered happily to offer food and requisites together with their well-wishes.

Ven. Saranankara shared that this programme is a good way to reach lay people who may have little knowledge and opportunity to support the Maha Sangha. Through the consistent engagement, they are able make the offerings with right intentions and reap joy as well as plant seeds of generosity within and even avail future opportunities to learn Dhamma and grow spiritually.

Welcoming Venerables.

Going on alms-round at Taman OUG morning market.

Offering food with reverence and joy.

Join us to rejoice in this outreach programme which started in 2012, and has through the years become an endearing part of the local community’s practice. We extend our appreciation to all the Sangha members for their support, as well as to all Nalanda members, volunteers and devotees for your efforts. Sadhu anumodāna.

It is a great opportunity to offer to the Venerables in person.

Arrival back to base at NEO Centre Happy Garden.

Welcoming Ven. Saranankara to the Shrine Hall.

Ven. Saranankara gave his support to the efficacy of the Pindacāra programme that reaches out to the community and provides opportunities to support the Sangha.

Ven. Saranankara giving his blessings to the congregation.

Devotees offering lunch dāna.

Sending Venerables off with much gratitude.

The ones behind-the-scenes who make it happen : Engagement Counter

The ones behind-the-scenes who make it happen : Food Sorting Team

The ones behind-the-scenes who make it happen : Dāna Team

The ones behind-the-scenes who make it happen : People Engagement & Kappiya Team