On Saturday 20 February, three venerable monks from Sentul Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple went on Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan morning market. Nalanda volunteers arrived early to prepare for the Pindacāra and set up an information counter. Their activity aroused much interest among the passers-by who wanted to know more about the significance of Pindacāra.
Read moreThe recently-held “Chap Goh Meh” celebrations at Nalanda Centre received more coverage in the local press. Malaysia’s leading Chinese daily Sin Chew Jit Poh (星洲日报) reported the event in its Metro Edition on Wednesday, 24 February. On 22 February, the leading English daily The Star had covered the same activity.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 February, Nalandian youths held an enjoyable Lunar New Year gathering at Nalanda Youth Centre. The potluck dinner was simple, yet the food tasted delicious in the company of good friends. The evening’s activities included offerings to the Three Jewels and chanting, as well as a talk by special guest – Nalanda founder Bro Tan.
Read moreRecently, Bro.Tan and two members of the Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) made another routine visit to the site. Members of WPDC and Nalanda officers regularly visit the site to conduct surveys and to ensure it park’s cleanliness.
Read moreOn Sunday 21 February, Nalanda Dhamma School held its annual ‘tea ceremony’ to mark the end of this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations. This customary practice affords children the opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation for their parents’ love, care and sacrifice. The event was reported by The Star Online; click here for the full story.
Read moreOn Friday 12 February, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch organized an “Open House” for the public at NEO Centre Bandar Mutiara in conjunction with the Lunar New Year celebration. Members of the public began streaming in continuously as the Centre opened at 10 am.
Read moreTomorrow, 22 February, will be the full-moon of the first lunar month, marking the end of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations. “Chap Goh Meh”, which means ‘the fifteenth night’ in the local Hokkien dialect, is a significant day for the Chinese community in Malaysia. Traditionally, families would celebrate the festival with dinner reunions, blessings and aspirations for a happy, harmonious and bountiful year ahead.
Read moreOn Thursday 4 February, a small group of Nalandian youths gathered just before the Chinese New Year holidays for an insightful learning on one of the Buddha’s profound teaching – the Paṭicca Samuppāda (Dependent Origination). The session which was guided by Sis. Sunanda had everyone thinking about the cause of our ‘existence’.
Read moreOn Friday 15 January, seven teacher trainees from the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Buddhist Society visited Nalanda Centre on a familiarisation tour. The trainees were accompanied by IPG Buddhist Society’s teacher-adviser Bro. Johnny Tan, and lecturer Bro. K. J. Teo. They were hosted by Nalanda youths who received their guests warmly and made them feel most welcome.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 31 is now available at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang and our branch centres. Get a copy and read the latest news and updates on our activities. We thank our earnest Publication and Editorial team for producing this bimonthly bulletin for our reading pleasure. Sadhu!
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