This coming Sunday 19 April, Nalanda Buddhist Society respectfully commemorates the good work of a renowned Buddhist scholar – the late Venerable Dr. Walpola Rahula of Sri Lanka. The late Ven. Rahula Nayaka Thero had contributed immensely to the understanding and propagation of Dhamma through his publications and lectures.
Read moreDan Harris talks about his Buddhist ‘discovery’
American news anchorman for ABC Dan Harris recently talked about his ‘discovery’ of Buddha’s teaching which had a life-changing impact. Suffering from anxiety and depression, he spoke about how mindful meditation helped him regain happiness in life. Read more about his story at the CNN link below.
Read moreIn their month-long travels through India, a team of photographers captured many dynamic yet timeless pictures of temples and people in this ancient spiritual land. A selection of these amazing photographs will be displayed at a special exhibition themed “Passage through India” at Nalanda Centre in conjunction with Wesak Observance from 1 to 3 May. We invite you to visit this exhibition and be inspired by the ever-changing yet enduring facets of India! All are welcome.
Read moreThis week marks the New Year celebrations for our friends in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and many in Malaysia, too. Nalanda wishes all our venerables, teachers, and friends joyous New Year festivities! May this coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all people around the world.
Read moreNalanda wishes venerable Sayadaws, Sayalays, and our Myanmar friends all over the world a joyous Thingyan celebration! May we mark this New Year with aspirations for spiritual growth, Wisdom and Peace.
Read moreNalanda wishes all our Thai Ajahns and friends a joyous Songkran Festival. May this coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all Thais and people around the world!
Read moreA lone scarecrow amidst a beautiful sea of yellow – fields of mustard flowers are a common sight in Northern India during winter months. Photographer Paul Cher captured this scenery among many others during his month-long sojourn in India with Bro.Tan earlier this year. A selection of meaningful photographs of temples and people will be exhibited for the first time at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang from 1 to 3 May, in conjunction with Wesak Observance.
On Saturday 4 April, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with three venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. Nalanda Founder, Bro. Tan, volunteers and devotees participated joyfully in offering food to the Sangha members.
Read moreOn Thursday 2 April, Nalanda welcomed Ven. Dr. T. Sangharatana Nāyaka Thero to talk on how to be ‘Good Practitioners’. Ven. Sangharatana said that the teaching of all Buddhas is to ‘avoid doing evil actions, to cultivate wholesome deeds and to develop mental abilities’. Buddhists are reminded to be mindful of our actions – whether physical, verbal or mental – at all times.
Read moreIt has been a month since Nalanda Buddhist Society elected a new Board of Management on 8 March 2015. The new leadership has shown much enthusiasm and dedication in steering the Society forward with new initiatives and training programmes for members in the pipeline.
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