Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Strengthening wholesome habits through dāna
Strengthening wholesome habits through dāna
Devotees and volunteers take the opportunity to offer dāna to the venerable Sangha members.
On Saturday 16 May, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered for the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, led by Ven. Jinawana and Ven. Sunanda from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul. Market vendors, residents, and devotees joyfully offered alms to the Sangha, creating a warm atmosphere of generosity and gratitude. Volunteers also invited the public to the upcoming Buddha Day observance at Nalanda Centre.
The alms-round concluded with a lunch dāna at Nalanda Centre. Through the regular cultivation of dāna and wholesome deeds, one gradually develops ācinna kamma — habits shaped by repeated goodness. When generosity and kindness are practised consistently, they become natural qualities of the mind, bringing harmony and inner joy. May these wholesome seeds continue to benefit many. Sādhu!
Anchoring the day of practice with devotional chanting.
Sis. Nandini sharing to the volunteers points of reflection.
The volunteers are ready to share the upcoming Buddha Day programmes.
Bro. Chan Chee Woh briefing the venerable Sangha members about the route and flow.
People Engagement team sharing the upcoming Buddha Day programmes with market-goers.
Happy indeed is the act of offering alms to the Sangha.
Market vendors respectfully offer alms to the Sangha.
Calmness and serenity exuded by the venerable Sangha members as they go on alms round.
Nalanda members and volunteers welcome Ven. Jinawana and Ven. Sunanda back to Nalanda Center after the Pindacāra.
Nalanda members and volunteers listening to the advices uttered by venerable Sangha members.
Venerable Sangha members sharing Dhamma before the lunch dāna.
Devotees offering lunch dāna to the Sangha.
Representatives from lay people symbolically share and transfer merits.
Devotees offering noon meal to the Venerable Sangha members.
Volunteers attending debriefing session for improvement and also sharing inspiring incidents.
Nalanda members, devotees and volunteers sending off Ven. Jinawana and Ven. Sunanda.