‘Buddha Day’ falls on the full-moon day of Wesak (Pāli, ‘Vesakhā’) month. In the Theravāda tradition, it commemorates the three important occasions in the life of the Buddha – his birth, Enlightenment, and passing away.
Read moreThe third module of ‘Buddhist Devotional Practice’ course conducted by Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama saw another good turn out on Saturday, 3 May. Achariya Vijaya emphasized the importance of faith in Buddhism. He said that faith is the intellectual and emotional conviction to understand and to practice the Dhamma-Vinaya. As practice progresses, understanding deepens and gradually develops into spiritual realization, which results in even greater faith.
Read moreThe 21st Issue of Nalanda Bulletin was released earlier today! Get a copy from Nalanda Centre or any NEO Centres near you, and read about recent news and updates on Buddhist programmes and activities. We thank our earnest Communications and Editorial teams for again giving us the pleasure of reading the Nalanda Bulletin. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreDo you know that with a pint of blood you donate, 3 lives can be saved? Perform a wholesome deed this Wesak by participating in the Blood Donation Campaign. It only takes a little of your time to donate blood, but its effect on someone’s life will last forever.
Read moreToday is exactly 2 months since the mysterious disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in the early hours of 8 March, while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Despite intensive efforts by a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team of experts, no trace of the missing airplane has been found so far. The enigma of flight MH370 continues to bewilder the whole world.
Read moreIn conjunction with their official visit to Jakarta at the invitation of Buddhist Fellowship Indonesia (BFI), Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan, officers led by Bro. Tong Siong Yeow, and their host the BFI Committee, visited Tzu Chi Foundation’s newly-established centre in North Jakarta. They were met at Tzu Chi by the country’s head of operations, Bapa Hong Tjhin.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society will be organising a “Taking Refuge” Ceremony on this Wesak Buddha Day, Tuesday 13 May, starting at 9.30am. In this meaningful programme to be held at Nalanda Centre, devotees come together to seek guidance and refuge in the Three Jewels – the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha – and to observe the Five Precepts faithfully.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 May, Nalandians and devotees participated happily in our monthly Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at the Sri Petaling market and then at the Happy Garden morning market.
Read moreNalandians from outside the Klang Valley who are in Selangor to participate in the inaugural National Members’ Convention from 1 – 3 May took time to explore Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Early in the morning, everyone embarked on a “Heritage Walk” exploring the old streets of KL with its rich history and tapestry of peoples and cultures.
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