Let us proudly fly the Buddhist flag at our homes this Wesak month and be united in spirit with the millions of Dhamma friends around the world. First hoisted in 1885, the colourful flag symbolises the peaceful spirit of Buddhism that embraces its diverse traditions.
Read moreWe joyfully invite you to join the ‘Buddha Day’ programmes streamed live on our Facebook page. Tune in as we explore the Wesak theme for Buddhist Era 2565 – ‘Moving Forward with Courage and Hope’.
Read moreToday we celebrate Teacher’s Day in Malaysia. It is a day to honour the best of educators and their contributions to the nation by building the knowledge, values and character of the people. Teachers who gift us with the right lens to see the world instil in us a life-long love for learning. Akin to being our parents, they are also our role models in life who show us the path to being virtuous and excellent citizens of the world.
Read more‘Buddha Day’ this year comes while we are still gripped in a pandemic that shows varying signs of abating. Instead of feeling dejected or upset, we should use this opportunity to reflect on how we can move forward as an individual and as a community. In this way, we can rise above life’s adversities, upheavals, and uncertainty so that we can experience deeper calmness and peace.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a peaceful celebration on the arrival of Syawal today. While festivities are likely to be muted again this year with the reinstatement of lockdown in Malaysia, the spirit of gratitude and forgiveness need not be diminished. With the help of technology, we can still connect with our loved ones whilst safeguarding their health by minimising the risk of exposure to them.
Read moreToday is International Nurses Day, which is celebrated around the world every year on 12 May in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910). The indispensable role of nurses has never been more apparent as they battle relentless for the lives of their patients in this Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreToday Buddhists around the world welcome the New-moon day of the holy Vesakhā Month. On these Uposatha (observance) days, the laity devote themselves to a day of restraint, meditation and cultivation of mindfulness. Some may observe the Eight Precepts and listen to or read Dhamma teachings attentively.
Read moreMother’s Day honours all mothers, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. From the day we were born, her love for us is unconditional as she tirelessly protects us and teaches us right from wrong. Our conscience and moral compass develops under her guidance so that we can bring value and have a positive impact to the community. In return, she only wishes that we are well, happy and live a meaningful life.
Read moreToday, the MCO has been reinstated in several states in Malaysia. Yet, in comparison to our first experience of lockdown in March 2020, I can see that my fellow Malaysians are calmer and slightly less anxious compared to the first MCO. Why? Because we now know how uncertain things are, and our hearts are more accepting of these turbulent changes.
Read moreToday marks the 18th Anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia, a time for us to pay tribute to our Dhamma teachers, benefactors, members and volunteers who have been with us on this enriching journey of holistic education. May the light of Dhamma shine brightly within, so that it illuminates the world too.
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