Just a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives! Blood donation is safe, painless, simple, and noble. It is also one of the most wholesome deeds one can perform this Wesak. We can make a life and death difference for others in need by coming forward to donate blood.
Read moreFor the past week since Saturday 10 May, visitors to Nalanda Centre have been touring the Buddha Jayanti Exhibition, organised by Nalanda Dhamma School. Showcasing the carefully designed work of the School’s facilitators, students and parents, Teenage Dhamma School students guide each visitor to uncover about the messages of developing wisdom and compassion in each exhibit.
Read moreOn the morning of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community at Nalanda gathered for the Buddha Day Service to commemorate the enlightenment of our Great Teacher, the Buddha. Bro. Tan Siang Chye, gave a Dhamma talk on this year’s theme ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’.
Read moreCome and join the Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’ this Saturday 17 May, at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre K.L. in Happy Garden. The programme features a Dhamma talk by Achariya S. Vijaya at 6.30pm, followed by the serene ‘Peace Walk’ around the housing community at 7.30pm.
Read moreOn the morning of Sunday 11 May, Nalanda members and devotees came together for the Buddha Day Eve Service to prepare in spirit and mind to welcome and celebrate Buddha Day. Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy gave a Dhamma talk on the significance of Wesak, for devotees to gain a better understanding on why and how we can observe Wesak meaningfully.
Read moreYesterday, on the full-moon day of Vesākha, over 2000 devotees friends from the Buddhist community joined the day-long celebration of Buddha Day at Nalanda Centre. Many reunited with old friends and many more made new friends as the community from near and far gathered to honour the Buddha.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition has just been launched this morning and we invite you to come and view the exhibitions prepared by Nalanda Dhamma School. The Buddha Jayanti Exhibition is a special highlight of Wesak Observance to share the Buddha’s teachings in creative ways.
Read moreCatch this special production of Angulimala and his remarkable story of transformation tonight at 8.30pm after the iconic Heritage Procession at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn this sacred Full-moon day of Vesakhā in the Buddhist Era 2569, Buddha Day 2025, Buddhists across the world gather in reverence and devotion to commemorate the birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana of the Blessed One, Gautama Buddha. With profound joy and unwavering conviction, we reflect upon his boundless wisdom and infinite compassion, which continue to illuminate the path of countless beings.
Read moreWe hope this series on the importance of Wesak has given you a better understanding of this auspicious observance. Let us pay tribute to the Buddha who had realised the Four Noble Truths and taught us the way to end suffering through the Noble Eightfold Path, to attain the highest contentment, peace and happiness.
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