On Monday 6 February, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Türkiye near the city of Gaziantep, at 4.17am local time. Just 12 hours later, a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck 130 kilometers to the north, in the Elbistan district. The deadly earthquakes left a trail of destruction in seven Turkish provinces and northern Syria.
Read moreIt is with deep respect and a heavy heart that we observe the passing of Most Venerable Master Hsing Yun on Sunday 5 February 2023, at the age of 96. Born in Jiangsu Province, China, he received full ordination at the age of 15 and dedicated his life to propagate the Dhamma as a global citizen.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, marking the celebration of “Chap Goh Meh” (literally, ‘the fifteenth night’) in the local Hokkien dialect. On this significant day for the Chinese community, families traditionally mark the festival with another round of reunion dinners and make aspirations for a happy and peaceful year ahead.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre is organising a special programme to help young adults cope with stress in life, and to excel in well-being. The ‘Happy Young Adults’ Programme is a platform for young adults to share their common challenges at work, and to equip themselves with right understanding and principles in handling difficulties.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre is organising “A day of Mindfulness and Reflection” for young working adults aged 23 - 33 to equip them with mindfulness and prompt wise reflections in the face of stress and challenges especially when coping with working life.
Read moreNalanda Centre reopens today, Friday 27 January at 10.00am to continue serving the community, after a week’s holiday for the Lunar New Year. We hope that you too have had a wonderful time off, and are energized by reunions with family members and friends. Welcome back, and see you at Nalanda!
Read moreNalanda wishes you a blessed Lunar New Year. As we reunite with our loved ones, let us take time to show our care and love for them in order to spend the festivities meaningfully and joyously. To friends who are travelling home, we wish you safe journeys. May you and your loved ones have the blessings of good health, peace and success. 新年快乐!
Read moreOn Sunday 15 January, over 80 Nalanda devotees and volunteers gathered for the morning service even as Lunar New Year celebrations are just around the corner. On this occasion, Datuk Charlie Chia gave a Dhamma talk on ‘Harmony and Happiness’, to help us reflect on cultivation of wholesome states of mind as we reunite with our family and friends for the festivities.
Read moreOn Sunday 8 January, the first Youth Sunday Service for 2023, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted 16 students from Persatuan Buddhist Universiti Malaya (PBUM) for a morning of Dhamma learning. At the same time, the Youth Centre also welcomed graduates of Nalanda Dhamma School for their first Sunday service.
Read moreIn the early morning of 7 January, the first Saturday of the new year, Nalanda volunteers & devotees gathered at the new NEO Centre in Happy Garden for the first session of the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme.
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