On 25 March 2020, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a directive to extend the ‘Movement Control Order’ by two weeks to 14 April. With this latest development, the suspension of all Nalanda programmes and the temporary closure of Nalanda Centres nationwide will also be extended until Tuesday, 14 April 2020.
Read moreToday marks three months since the passing of Venerable Dhammavuddho Mahāthero on 22 December 2019. We share with you this video to commemorate the life of a simple monk who embodied perseverance, compassion and kindness for the welfare and benefit of many people.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society’s 17th Annual General Meeting was originally scheduled to be held on Sunday, 22 March 2020. However, due to the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Registrar of Societies (RoS) in its circular dated 16 March 2020, has directed the deferment of all societies’ annual meetings to (after) 30 June 2020.
Read moreToday marks the 102th birth anniversary of the late Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda, the Sangha Nāyaka Thera of Malaysia. As usual, the traditional ‘Achariya Abhivadāna’ (‘Homage to the teacher’) was performed at Nalanda Centre this morning to offer reverence with deep gratitude to our late Spiritual Adviser. Unfortunately, due to the current Restricted Movement Order imposed in Malaysia, the ceremony could not be open to the public this year.
Read moreWe are saddened to know the news of Pastor David Cheng from Kuching who passed away this morning due to Covid-19. His death marks the first fatality in Malaysia from the deadly coronavirus currently plaguing the world. We extend our deepest condolences to the family members, relatives and friends of Pastor David. May he rest in Peace.
Read moreOn 16 March 2020, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a directive for the temporary closure of all places of worship across Malaysia to stem the spread of Covid-19. Thus, we would like to inform you that Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang, as well as NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani will be closed temporarily from Wednesday, 18 March to Tuesday, 31 March 2020.
Read moreSuspension of Nalanda programmes and activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
On 13 March 2020, the Prime Minister’s office issued a special address to Malaysians on the current situation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Based on the Ministry of Health’s advice, we are temporarily suspending all programmes at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani, as well as at all Nalanda branch libraries. This suspension has taken effect from 6.00PM on Sunday, 15 March 2020, and for an indefinite period.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 March, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch gathered for their 7th AGM. The meeting at NEO Centre in SP was well attended by members, who discussed the Society’s development in 2019 and the plans for the coming year. The meeting was joined by Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow, and Honorary Secretary Sis. Santi Cheang.
Read moreNalanda is publishing a book to pay tribute to the late Venerable Dhammavuddho, who passed away on 22 December 2019. The 160-page book will be published in time for his 100th Day Memorial Service later this month. The national-level Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 21 March at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul; and another service will be held on Sunday, 22 March at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang.
Read moreNalanda celebrates and pays tribute to the pivotal role of women in all aspects of human and societal development. Whether as a mother, teacher, daughter or sister, women are able to deeply influence their loved ones and have the potential to inspire change for the well-being of many.
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