It has been a year since the ‘milestone decision’ was made by Nalanda members to purchase a 26-acre parcel of land in Hulu Selangor to be developed into a Buddhist education hub. Nalandians gathered for the General Meeting on 26 July 2015 voted unanimously to acquire the free-hold land for the well-being of many generations to come.
Read moreIt’s just a few days left to the much-anticipated annual “Family Fun Fair” on Sunday, 31 July. Nalanda Centre has been a hive of activity the whole month as members and volunteers came in batches to help out whenever they can. To date, overall preparations are 86% completed. Certain sections have accomplished even more – with the road-show team having achieved 95%, publicity team 93%, and stall allocation team 99%.
Read moreAfter weeks of preparations, Nalandians are now ready to host the annual “Family Fun Fair” next Sunday – on 31 July. Well, ‘almost’ ready! There are certainly finer details to be looked into, but by and large, the Fun Fair organizing team and volunteers have done a remarkable job in completing 80% of preparatory work. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreOn Sunday 19 June, Nalanda was honoured by the presence of Venerable Dhammavuddho Māhathera, founder and abbot of Vihāra Buddha Gotama in Temoh, Perak, to give a talk on the ‘Qualities of a Wise man’. His talk coincided with the third week of Nalanda’s Gimhāna Retreat, and thus it was an inspiring sight to see the Dhamma Hall packed with devotees who came to listen to the venerable in person.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 June, Venerable Dhammavuddho Māhathera, founder and abbot of Vihāra Buddha Gotama in Perak, was briefed by Bro. Tan on the objectives and concept of Wisdom Park. Ven. Dhammavuddho was at Nalanda Centre to give a Dhamma talk that day.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society will rebuild ‘Nalanda House’ in Sri Serdang and rename it the ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ to honour the centenary of our late Spiritual Adviser, the Most Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero (1918 - 2006). The proposed Centre will cater for the use of Nalanda Dhamma School, which has seen remarkable growth over the years. The new 2½-storey facility will be able to accommodate 100 more students comfortably.
Read moreWe are saddened to announce the passing away of Venerable Polpitiya Kassapa Nāyaka Thero, meditation teacher and founder of Rockhill Hermitage, Sri Lanka, on Monday, 18 July 2016. He was a disciple of the Most Venerable Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Māha Nāyaka Thera, one of the most renowned Theravada monks of the 20th century.
Read moreOver the past two weekends, a Family Fun Fair ‘Pre-sales’ campaign was being held at Nalanda House (opposite Nalanda Centre) in Sri Serdang, offering food, beverages, household items and children’s wear for sale. Among the most popular items on pre-sale were Chinese herbal products, tea sets, and delicious almond cookies sponsored by a well-known local confectioner.
Read moreOn 15 July 2016, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) listed the renowned ancient Buddhist university – Nalanda Mahavihara in India – as a “World Heritage Site”.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day of Asalha month, which marks the occasion when the Buddha first taught the Dhamma after His Enlightenment. He spoke about the ‘Four Noble Truths’ – of ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its causes; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation – to His first five disciples at Isipatana. That sermon which the Buddha gave became known as the famed ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ – the ‘Discourse on turning the Wheel of Dhamma’.
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