In just over two weeks’ time, Buddhists around the world will be celebrating Wesak or Buddha Day – a deeply significant occasion to honour and commemorate our Teacher, the Buddha. At Nalanda, this year’s Buddha Day observance week will be held from 30 May to 7 June.

In preparation for this important celebration, the Buddha Day Working Committee recently came together to provide updates on progress, review plans, and fine-tune the programme arrangements.  With joyful hearts and a shared spirit of service, all divisions of the Nalanda community gathered to support the preparations for the meaningful line-up of programmes, including Pindacāra, Dhamma talks, exhibitions, mass food offerings, heritage procession, performances, blood donation drive, and many more wholesome activities.

Parents preparing lotus candles for the Heritage Procession on 31 May evening.

Dhamma School students preparing for the Legacy Exhibition in conjunction with the 20th Memorial Day of Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.

Youths coming in on weekdays during the semester break to prepare the Legacy Exhibition.

Dhamma School students ensemble team preparing for the Heritage Procession. The rhythmic beating of drums and gongs will accompany the stately procession.

Preparing procession items for the Heritage Procession.

Sharing with the community in Seri Kembangan market-goers and shops on the upcoming Wesak celebration and Blood Donation Drive.

Preparing plants in anticipation of interior decorations in the coming weeks.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Nalanda Buddhist Society’s Buddha Day commemoration in Sri Serdang.  May you and your loved ones join us in the various programmes throughout the observance period as we come together in gratitude, reflection, and celebration of the Buddha’s Enlightenment.

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