Today marks 9 months since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board. The missing passengers and their loved ones are always in our thoughts. Let us spend a moment in quiet reflection and generate thoughts of mettā (loving kindness) and karunā (compassion) to the grieving families. May they find Strength and Peace.
Read moreSince the BPS402 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies Course started in early July, students had been diligently attending lectures and completing their personal and group assignments. On Saturday 22 November, they were ready to sit for the course examination at Nalanda Centre. Students came early to prepare themselves and settled in with a short meditation session to calm their minds. Tutor Bro. Ananda Fong was present to offer some words of encouragement.
Read moreMalaysian devotees and Nalandians wish the most Venerable Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Māha Thero the best of health and fulfillment on his 87th birthday!
Read moreOn Sunday 23 November, 8 members from 3 Buddhist organisations in Kedah – Young Buddhist Association Malaysia (Kedah Liaison Committee), Gurun Buddhist Association and Guar Chempedak Buddhist Society – made a study visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The visitors participated in the pūja and chanting at our Service Sunday; after which they were brought on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Nalanda Youth Centre. Our Kedahan visitors were impressed with the peaceful ambience and functionality of the Centre.
Read moreWe rejoice with our brothers and sisters in Thailand on the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 87th Birthday on 5 December 2014. May the people in the Kingdom of Thailand enjoy prosperity, peace and happiness under the reign of a righteous monarch. Best wishes and felicitations from Nalanda Malaysia.
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing. He was a freedom fighter, (and later) the President of South Africa, and the voice of conscience for his nation. To the rest of the world, Mandela was an icon of liberation from oppression, and of reconciliation with your former oppressors. We humbly pay tribute to one of the most remarkable men of the modern era who brought peace and equality to millions of appreciative people!
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On Saturday 22 November, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch Free School teachers and facilitators gathered for dinner at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru. Sis. Ng Choy Hoong, the Johor Bahru Branch Free School Coordinator welcomed and thanked all teachers and facilitators for their contributions in making the Free School a success. The Free School classes started in March this year with a total of 15 classes held each week. Sis. Choy Hoong gave a slide presentation on the activities carried out this year and plans for 2015.
Read moreDuring the most recent Board of Management meeting on 14 November, Nalanda President Bro. Lee Kong Foo invited Founder Bro. Tan and the Chairmen of Nalanda’s 3 branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani to attend the session. It was the perfect occasion for a ‘family gathering’ as the Nalandian officers freely exchanged ideas and got updated on the Society’s upcoming programmes.
Read moreLumbini Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Nepal, just 26km from the border with India. It is an important pilgrimage destination for Buddhists along with Bodhgaya, Sarnath, and Kusinara, because Prince Siddhattha Gotama (who later became Sakyamuni Buddha) was born there in 623 BCE.
Read moreToday marks the 200th day since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began in mid-May. Overall work is 95% completed and is on schedule to finish this month – in time for Nalanda Dharma School’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and the 2nd National Members’ Convention!
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