Today marks the 6th year of MH 370’s disappearance, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. Family and friends of those lost are still in anguish over not knowing the actual fate of their loved ones.
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Due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the Registrar of Societies in their circular dated 16 March 2020 has directed the deferment of our A.G.M. to June 2020. Therefore, notice is hereby given that the 17th A.G.M. scheduled on 22 March will not be held. A new date for the A.G.M. will be decided and announced later by Nalanda Board of Management. Thank you.
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Around the world, people and animals are feeling the heat of global warming, and suffering from the effects of large-scale environmental destruction and degradation. Worldwide, a staggering 29,000 trees are cut down every minute! That’s 1.7 million trees in an hour, or 41 million trees destroyed in just a single day!
Read moreOn Saturday 29 February, Nalanda leaders and members raised the Buddhist Flag at Wisdom Park for the first time ever. A universal symbol of Buddhist faith, the colours on the flag exemplify Buddhist ideals, and the timeless truth of Dhamma.
Read moreOn Sunday 16 February, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted its first Members’ Day of the year after the weekly Youth Sunday Service. Members gathered to discuss how they can deliver this year’s planned programmes in a relevant and interesting way for their peers.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 February, Bro. Ananda Fong delivered a Dhamma talk on ‘Saddhā in Buddha-Dhamma’. ‘Saddhā’, a Pāli word, refers to faith or confidence in the Three Jewels. We develop this confidence by learning what the Buddha taught and more importantly, by applying the teachings and values in our daily lives.
Read moreLast Sunday 9 February, devotees, volunteers and Dhamma School students gathered at Nalanda Centre to participate in the “Tea-offering Ceremony” and Gratitude Day. This annual tradition is hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School and is an opportunity for us to express our appreciation to our parents, teachers and elders for their support and care.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations. Termed “Chap Goh Meh” in the local Hokkien dialect, it is a significant day for the Chinese community. Families gather for another round of harmonious reunion and make aspirations for a happy and peaceful year ahead. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and heartfelt celebration. Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!
Read moreOn Sunday 2 February, Nalandians welcomed a group of 15 Sangha members to Nalanda Centre to learn about Buddhist educational efforts in Malaysia. 12 of the young monks are currently undertaking higher studies in subjects including Pali, Buddhist philosophy and psychology in Sri Lanka. They were invited to Malaysia on a study tour courtesy of Venerable Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero of Sentul Temple.
Read moreIn the past two weeks, Nalanda Dhamma School alumni and youths studying and working overseas have been visiting Nalanda Centre to pay their respects to teachers and reunite with good friends. Most of them had travelled back to Malaysia for their semester breaks and holidays in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. Nalandians joyfully welcomed them back to their spiritual home and exchanged the latest news.
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