News & Updates

4 May 2014

Truly inspiring National Nalanda Members’ Convention

In conjunction with Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 11th Anniversary, Nalandians from all over the country gathered at Nalanda Centre to participate in the inaugural National Members’ Convention from 1 – 3 May.

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3 May 2014

BPS 0322 – Course on “Going for Refuge & Keeping Precepts”

The second module of “Buddhist Devotional Practice” course organized by Nalanda Institute was joyfully concluded on 26 April.  The first part of the course on “Going for Refuge” was delivered by Bro. Tong Siong Yeow, Head of Department for Leadership and Management Studies.

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2 May 2014

Nalanda Youth Centre officially launched

In a simple but meaningful programme on 1 May morning, the Nalanda Youth Centre was officially launched by the Guest of Honour Bro. Goh Qing Song, President of Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia, in the presence of Ven. Sri Saranankara, other Sangha members, and Buddhist community leaders.  Also present were 200 Nalanda members and guests from Malaysia and overseas. Read more

1 May 2014

It’s Nalanda’s 11th Anniversary today

Today is Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 11th Anniversary.  We sincerely thank all our members, volunteers, benefactors, supporters and well-wishers for your years of contributions!  Your earnest support and encouragement has enabled Nalanda to fulfill our mission to bring holistic education to more people, and to bring about integral human development.  To all Nalandians, “Happy Nalanda Day”!  Sadhu anumodana.

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30 April 2014

Nalanda Youth Centre opens on 1 May 2014

Tomorrow is the official launching of Nalanda Youth Centre – the first dedicated centre for Buddhist youth activities in Serdang.  We are honoured to welcome Ven. B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero, Sangha members, and Buddhist community leaders to join Nalandians in celebrating this milestone for the Malaysian Buddhist youth movement.

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30 April 2014

Delightful 2nd Members’ Day in Kedah

Following the inspiring first Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Members’ Day last month, the 2nd such training session was held on Saturday, 26 April in Gurun, Kedah.  Founder Bro. Tan spoke about “Observance Days” – what they are and why they are celebrated.  Among the three important annual Observance Days are ‘Buddha Day’ (Wesak Full-moon), ‘Dhamma Day’ (Asalha Full-moon), and ‘Sangha Day’.

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29 April 2014

Nalanda hosting Sangha Members this week

Ven. Ariyadhammika from Austria and Ven. U Sumana from Myanmar arrived at Nalanda Centre last night, having traveled from Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping.  They were warmly received by Nalanda officers and devotees.

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29 April 2014

Wesak New-moon Uposatha today

Today is the New-moon Uposatha Day, and the start of the month of Wesak (Pāli, ‘Vesakha’).  In another two weeks, Buddhists in Malaysia will celebrate the Wesak Full-moon ‘Buddha Day’.

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28 April 2014

Nalanda Youth Centre to open this Thursday

Final touches are being done by Nalandian youths for Nalanda Youth Centre’s opening this Thursday, 1 May 2014.  Ven. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero will grace the occasion together with other Sangha members.

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28 April 2014

Insightful Dhamma Sharing in Sungai Petani

In conjunction with Bro. Tan’s visit to Kedah, the President of Gurun Buddhist Association Mr. Khaw Kheng Hooi invited Bro. Tan to deliver a talk at his residence for relatives and close friends on Friday, 25 April.  Bro. Tan gave an insightful Mandarin and Hokkien sharing on the meaning of ‘Practice and Cultivation’.

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