On the morning of Sunday 11 May, Nalanda members and devotees came together for the Buddha Day Eve Service to prepare in spirit and mind to welcome and celebrate Buddha Day. Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy gave a Dhamma talk on the significance of Wesak, for devotees to gain a better understanding on why and how we can observe Wesak meaningfully.
Read moreYesterday, on the full-moon day of Vesākha, over 2000 devotees friends from the Buddhist community joined the day-long celebration of Buddha Day at Nalanda Centre. Many reunited with old friends and many more made new friends as the community from near and far gathered to honour the Buddha.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition has just been launched this morning and we invite you to come and view the exhibitions prepared by Nalanda Dhamma School. The Buddha Jayanti Exhibition is a special highlight of Wesak Observance to share the Buddha’s teachings in creative ways.
Read moreCatch this special production of Angulimala and his remarkable story of transformation tonight at 8.30pm after the iconic Heritage Procession at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn this sacred Full-moon day of Vesakhā in the Buddhist Era 2569, Buddha Day 2025, Buddhists across the world gather in reverence and devotion to commemorate the birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana of the Blessed One, Gautama Buddha. With profound joy and unwavering conviction, we reflect upon his boundless wisdom and infinite compassion, which continue to illuminate the path of countless beings.
Read moreWe hope this series on the importance of Wesak has given you a better understanding of this auspicious observance. Let us pay tribute to the Buddha who had realised the Four Noble Truths and taught us the way to end suffering through the Noble Eightfold Path, to attain the highest contentment, peace and happiness.
Read moreWith reverence and joy in this holy Vesākha month, we warmly invite you to an evening of reflection and spiritual nourishment through the timeless teachings of the Buddha. Join us to welcome Ven. Luang Por Dumrong, a senior monk from the late Ajahn Chah tradition for a Dhamma teaching on Wednesday 14 May, 8.00pm at Nalanda Centre. Ven. Luang Por Dumrong will deliver the Dhamma teaching in Thai, with English translation provided by Ven. Ajahn Dton Dhirapañño.
Read moreA mother is our first and foremost carer who is always there for us in our times of need. They were our first teachers; our protectors, motivators, and disciplinarians. Often putting our needs before their own, they wish simply for us to be happy and successful.
Read moreThe offering of lights, flowers, fruits and water is a common practice in the Buddhist tradition and Wesak Day during Pūja. Instead of doing this as a ritual, let us better understanding the significance of these offerings, so that we can reinforce our faith and devotion, as well as enhance one's spiritual practice.
Read moreWe warmly welcome you to Nalanda Centre this coming week for Buddha Day programmes held from today to 18 May. If you are taking the MRT Putrajaya line which covers areas from Kwasa Damansara, Kepong Baru, Jalan Ipoh, KLCC, to Putrajaya Sentral, alight at the UPM Station which is just 1 km or a 13-minute minute walk from Nalanda Centre.
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