Birth Anniversary

17 June 2025

107th birth anniversary of Ajahn Chah

Today, 17 June 2025 marks the 107th birth anniversary of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhaddo, a revered Thai monk who has played a significant role in teaching Dhamma to many monks and laity across the world.  With his dedication, loving-kindness and wisdom to simplify profound teachings, many are able to gain a better understanding and clarity of the true Dhamma.  He has left a significant impact and legacy in the Buddhist community that endures.

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17 June 2024

Birth anniversary of Ajahn Chah today

17 June 2024 marks the 106th birth anniversary of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhaddo (1918 – 1992), a revered monk whose life and teachings continue to inspire many monks and laity alike, across the world.  Let us pay humble tribute to this great teacher by recollecting his teachings and practising them faithfully.

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18 March 2024

Observing Nalanda Patron’s Day at Brickfields Maha Vihara

Earlier today on 18 March, a group of Nalanda leaders and members visited Brickfields Maha Vihara to observe our annual Nalanda Patron’s Day.  Held in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Nalanda’s late spiritual advisor Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, it is a day to remember and commemorate all teachers and benefactors who have contributed to Nalanda’s education mission.

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30 January 2024

100th birth anniversary of Acharya S. N. Goenka

Today 30 January 2024, marks the 100th birth anniversary of renowned meditation teacher, the late Acharya Satya Narayan Goenka.  Born on 30 January 1924 in Burma to a conservative Indian family, he moved to India in 1969 and started teaching meditation.  His teaching emphasized that the Buddha's path to liberation was non-sectarian and universal.

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