On Sunday 25 May, the Buddha Day Observance Organising Committee invited all volunteers back to Nalanda Centre for a Volunteer Appreciation & Luncheon, to extend our appreciation for their service. The 8-day observance was only made possible and seamless with the collective support of all our members and volunteers to plan over 13 programmes and tend to the participating community.
Read moreIn this holy month of Vesākha from 10 to 18 May, the Buddhist community gathered daily at Nalanda Centre to honour the Buddha and His Enlightenment. Thank you for a blissful Buddha Day!
Read moreOn Sunday 18 May, every level of Nalanda Centre was buzzing with activity as the community gathered for the last day of the Buddha Day Observance. Volunteers had started preparing shortly after dawn to welcome Pusat Darah Negara doctors and nurses, as well as devotees and the public for the Blood Donation Drive.
Read moreOn the evening of Saturday 17 May, members and devotees of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch gathered in good spirits and camaraderie for a ‘Peace Walk’ around Happy Garden to commemorate Buddha Day. The walk was led by Ven. Siriwimala and Ven. Ratanasiri from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul. Prior to this, light refreshments were served to the local community, with devotees generously offering food.
Read moreTwo weeks after the full-moon day of Wesak, we still rejoice in the community’s devotion, learning spirit and unity in observing Buddha Day at Nalanda. These joyful moments were abundant and will stay long in our hearts helping us to build upon our foundation for spiritual progress.
Read moreThis year’s Buddha Day Observance programmes included a meaningful forum organised by Nalanda Youth Centre young working adults on Tuesday, 13 May. The forum at Nalanda Centre brought together a panel of seasoned corporate leaders and Buddhist practitioners featuring Datuk Charlie Chia, Sis. Ng Beng Lean and Sis. Wendy Khaw.
Read moreWe invite all Buddha Day volunteers to join us on Sunday 25 May for the Volunteer Appreciation session, followed by lunch. We extend our gratitude to all our selfless volunteers for your service as well as rejoice in the good deeds of everyone during the Buddha Day Observance B.E. 2569. See you on Sunday!
Read moreOn the evening of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community came together at Sri Serdang for the highlight of Wesak observance – the Heritage Procession. Continuing Emperor Asoka’s legacy, once a year, the Buddha-rupam was conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs, escorted by colourful parasols and followed closely by devotees holding candle-lights.
Read morePusat Darah Negara staff has just arrived and together with volunteers have set up the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre from 10am to 4pm. The first batches of blood donors are already doing their good deed. We invite you and your loved ones to join us today and donate blood, a life-saving gift that we can give out of compassion and kindness. Do also visit the Buddha Jayanti and Wisdom Park Exhibitions on display until today.
Read moreJust this morning, Saturday 17 May, Nalanda leaders and volunteers joined the Buddhist community at the Selangor State-level Wesak celebrations hosted by Maha Karuna Buddhist Society in Elmina, Shah Alam. The state-level Wesak celebrations which was launched by the Selangor State Government on 20 April 2025, culminated in today’s gathering of Selangor State representatives, Sangha members, Buddhist community leaders and devotees.
Read more