At a simple ceremony this morning, Nalanda acknowledged and appreciated all volunteers who contributed to the recent successful and meaningful ‘Buddha Day’ celebrations. Our heartfelt thanks to the combined effort of 20 teams who rendered their selfless and joyful service to host thousands of devotees in Sri Serdang and our branch centres. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreThe Nottingham University Buddhist Society held their 7th Annual Camp at Nalanda Centre from 24 to 26 March. The objective of the camp was to let participants understand the dangers of attachments, and to develop Right View.
Read moreWe invite ALL volunteers of the recent Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda to join us for this week’s Sunday morning service, followed by a volunteer appreciation ceremony. The service begins at 9.00am with meditation, chanting, and a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan, followed by volunteers’ sharing and communal lunch. All are welcome!
Read moreFrom 19 to 22 March, 70 Nalanda Dhamma School students from Sri Serdang and Johor Bahru Branches spent their school holidays meaningfully by participating in the Stay-in Programme. The 4-day camp was aimed at fostering friendship among students, and to inculcate a sense of gratitude and appreciation.
Read moreNalanda Institute and the Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia are organising WACANA 2017 Buddhist Conference on Saturday, 1 July, in Subang Jaya, Selangor. The theme for this year’s conference is “The Buddha Word – Discovering the Essential”.
Read moreOn 18 March, 160 youths participated joyfully in the Bhāvanā Day meditation retreat on loving-acceptance, conducted by Bro Tan. In this third installment of one-day meditation retreats organised by Nalanda Youth Centre, participants learned how to better cope with the vicissitudes and vagaries of life with by accepting and enduring them.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 April, Nalandians again organised the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at the Jalan Besar market in Seri Kembangan to educate the public on proper ways to support the Buddhist monastic order.
Read moreToday is Teacher’s Day in Malaysia. Nalanda pays tribute to all good teachers – both spiritual and secular – for guiding your charges with compassion, wisdom, and integrity.
Read moreSaturday 18 March was Nalanda “Patron’s Day” and the 99th birth anniversary of our late spiritual adviser – Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda. In conjunction with the occasion, Sis. Sandy Lim gave a Mandarin Dhamma talk on what constitutes ‘the highest gift’ at Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 39 was made available since early May at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang and NEO Centres in Johor Bahru, Sungai Petani, and Kuala Lumpur. This issue highlights Nalanda programmes in March and April, including the meaningful e-Run 2017 charity event.
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