Group photo at NEO Kuala Lumpur.

On Saturday 3 October, members, volunteers and devotees came together for Pindacara, offering alms to the Sangha and rejoicing in the generosity of the community at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. Through this simple yet meaningful practice, we cultivate generosity, gratitude and wholesome qualities that support our journey on the Dhamma path.

In the morning Dhamma sharing, Ven. Dhammaratana invited us to reflect on the ultimate goal of the Buddhist path – the realisation of Nibbāna. Is it possible to attain Nibbāna in this lifetime? He encouraged us to aspire towards the first stage of awakening, Stream-entry (Sotāpanna), and explained the four qualities of a Stream-enterer.

People-engagement team ready to engage the public.

Kappiya team ready to follow the venerable sirs.

Welcoming venerable sirs to the morning market with respect.

Many may have faith and knowledge, but one should strive to develop true understanding through practice. May we continue to strengthen our confidence in the Three Jewels, cultivate virtue and diligently walk the Noble Eightfold Path towards liberation. Sādhu!

Following venerable sirs on Pindacara with understanding and faith.

Market-goers generously offering food to the venerable sirs.

Family joining together to perform dana to venerable sirs.

Offering dana with respect.

Venerable sirs mindfully walking around the morning market.

Offering of items after returning to NEO Kuala Lumpur.

Venerable sirs paying respect to the Three Jewels.

Nalanda leaders and devotees paying respect to the Three Jewels.

Offering lunch dana to venerable sirs.

Receiving blessings symbolically from venerable sirs.

Pouring of water to symbolically represent transference of merit.

Each devotee has the chance of offering lunch dana to venerable sirs.

Paying respect to venerable sirs after the Pindacara.