Buddha Day

29 May 2026

2 days to Buddha Day – Getting to Nalanda

We warmly welcome you to Nalanda Centre this coming week for Buddha Day programmes held from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June. If you are taking the MRT Putrajaya line which covers areas from Kwasa Damansara, Kepong Baru, Jalan Ipoh, KLCC, to Putrajaya Sentral, alight at the UPM Station which is just 1 km or a 13-minute minute walk from Nalanda Centre.

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28 May 2026

3 day to Buddha Day – bringing forth a meaningful observance

This year’s Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda Buddhist Society will span a week from Saturday, 30 May to Sunday, 7 June. The Organising Committee led by Sis. Livin Leow and Sis. Loh Pei Qi began preparations two months ago, with working teams comprising members from across the Society’s learning divisions — bringing together devotees, youths, Dhamma School students, and volunteers in a spirit of unity and service.

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27 May 2026

Joyful holiday in service to prepare for Buddha Day

Today, Wedneday May 27 is a public holiday and Nalanda Centre is abuzz with activities as the community came together for a day of meaningful service to prepare for the week-long Buddha Day Observance. The Sunday Morning Service team, Exhibition teams, Dhamma School facilitators and students, along with dedicated volunteers and youths offered their service to complete the special Exhibitions, rehearse performances, clean the Centre, finalise programmes and more.

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27 May 2026

4 days to Buddha Day – Join Heritage Procession

Come join the iconic Heritage Procession on Wesak Full-moon Buddha Day, 31 May, at 7pm, followed by Dhamma Appreciation Night at Nalanda.  Experience a unique cultural experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by hand-crafted paraphernalia carried by traditionally-dressed devotees.

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26 May 2026

Buddha Pūja & Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye

On the morning of the Wesak full-moon day, let us gather to honour our Enlightened Teacher, the Buddha by learning and reflecting on Dhamma together.  The service will start with Buddha Pūja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on the theme “Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion”. After the service, the special ‘Terima Kasih, Dhammananda’ Exhibition will be launched followed by offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at 11.30am.  You may bring cooked food to offer.

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26 May 2026

5 days to Buddha Day : Upcoming Dhamma talks

The full-moon of the Wesak month is just days away, and we have lined up six Dhamma talks during the Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda starting from this Saturday.  We invite you to come join the programmes listed below to explore the theme of ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion’.  All are welcome.

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21 May 2026

All-hands-on-deck to prepare for Buddha Day

Wesak Full Moon falls next Sunday, 31 May! The Nalanda community has been joyfully preparing to welcome family and friends for the Buddha Day Observance programmes from 30 May to 7 June. Alongside the Heritage Procession, Dhamma Appreciation Night, Mass Food Offering, and inspiring Dhamma talks, visitors can also look forward to two special exhibitions — “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” and “Wisdom Park”.

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20 May 2026

Mass Food Offering on Buddha Day

In conjunction with Wesak celebrations, a Mass Food Offering will be held on ‘Buddha Day’ Sunday 31 May, at 5.30pm. This annual tradition brings together devotees and the community to cultivate generosity and share blessings.  We rejoice in the kind-hearted support of devotees, who make their offerings with joy and sincerity.

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20 May 2026

Coming together in service for ‘Buddha Day‘

On Sunday 17 May, Nalanda Volunteer Centre warmly welcomed over 70 volunteers for a briefing in preparation for Nalanda’s Buddha Day observance, which will be held from 30 May to 7 June.  During the session, volunteers learned about the host of programmes and exhibitions planned throughout the observance period, and received guidance from their respective team leads on their roles and responsibilities to help ensure a smooth, joyful, and meaningful celebration for all.

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19 May 2026

Family Dhamma School at NEO JB prepares for Buddha Day

On Saturday 16 May, the Johor Bahru Branch Family Dhamma School joyfully resumed its sessions as children, parents, and facilitators gathered in preparation for the upcoming Buddha Day Observance, now just two weeks away.  Guided by Sis. See Hui Shien and Sis. Saw Geik Cheok, students learned about the life of the Buddha, His Enlightenment, and His noble qualities.

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