This year marks 20 years since the passing of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda (1918 – 2006), the late Sangha Nāyaka of Malaysia and Singapore, and Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor, Ven. Dhammananda, who had spent his life building and nourishing the growth of the Theravāda Buddhist community in Malaysia. Under his spiritual leadership, many Buddhist societies were established since the 1960s and continue to benefit Dhamma learners and practitioners today.
Read moreToday 18 March is Nalanda Patron’s Day, a time for us commemorate and appreciate all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education. In Nalanda tradition, leaders and members paid homage at the memorial stupa of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda at the Buddhist Mahā Vihara in Brickfields, where the late monk was abbot for over five decades.
Read moreLast Saturday 14 March, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch members gathered for their 13th Annual General Meeting at the NEO Centre in Happy Garden. The meeting was also attended by Nalanda Honorary Secretary Sis. Livin Leow and the Branch Coordinator Bro. Lee Kong Foo.
Read moreWe are pleased to remind all Nalanda Buddhist Society members registered at Sri Serdang headquarters, to attend the 23rd Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.), which will be held on Sunday 29 March, 2.00 pm at Nalanda Centre. The A.G.M. Notice has also been sent to each member via e-mail.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 March, the congregation joyfully joined the annual Tea-offering Ceremony, in the spirit of the Lunar New Year festivities. May each of us bring harmony, joy and blessings to our family members and loved ones throughout the year.
Read moreFrom 6 to 8 March, Nalanda youth members gathered at Wisdom Park for a meaningful stay-in programme incorporating service and learning while strengthening bonds of friendship. It was a wonderful opportunity for youths to care for the educational campus while deepening their connection with the Dhamma and with one another.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for the following sessions of Dhamma teachings by Ven. Ajahn Visālo — a rare opportunity to receive timeless wisdom on the path to peace and wisdom. All are welcome!
Read moreOn Saturday 7 March, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets. As the Sangha members walked mindfully on their alms round, devotees and marketgoers calmly came forward with offerings, creating a heartwarming atmosphere and sight.
Read moreOn Tuesday 3 March, the auspicious night of the Māgha Pūja, Bro. Tan Siang Chye expounded on the ‘Ovāda Patimokkha’ which the Buddha had delivered under the same full-moon. Bro. Siang Chye led the group to also explore how to put these teachings into practice, and understand what are the common distractions which stops us from practicing wholeheartedly.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 March, Nalanda members and devotees returned to Nalanda Centre for the Chinese New Year Sunday Service and tea-offering ceremony. During the Dhamma talk, Sis. Nandinī Tan shared the H.O.R.S.E. Principles of Parenting, offering a meaningful reflection for families at the start of the new year.
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