The Buddha Day Heritage Procession at Nalanda is a unique cultural and spiritual experience. The Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan by traditionally dressed devotees, to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs. Beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia will be carried by devotees, whilst members of the community will each bear a candle-light.
Read moreOn this auspicious day, let us together commemorate the Enlightenment of our Teacher, the Buddha by learning and reflecting on Dhamma together. The service will start with Buddha Puja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on leading a life of wisdom and compassion. We wish you a meaningful and spiritual Buddha Day.
Read moreOn the morning of Buddha Day, we invite you to join us in the meritorious deed of Pindacāra at Seri Serdang. You may gather at Nalanda Centre or the surrounding shoplots to make offerings to venerable monks. The day will continue with Buddha Day Service at 9am and offering of lunch dana to the Sangha. All are welcome.
Read moreTo prepare ourselves to spend a meaningful and spiritual Buddha Day, join us for the Buddha Day Eve Service on Sunday 11 May at Nalanda Centre. The service starts at 9am and features a Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy on the significance of Buddha Day and how we can commemorate it meaningfully.
Read moreWatch the video highlights to see how the community came together to learn how to cultivate Peace within and with others, and to perform wholesome deeds.
Read moreOn 'Buddha Day' BE 2568, 22 May 2024, with great joy we wish fellow Buddhists ‘Happy Buddha Day’ as we celebrate the Full-moon day of Vesakhā of the Buddhist Era 2568. As we transition into a bright new phase leaving the dark times of the pandemic behind us, we would like to gratefully acknowledge the unwavering commitment and resilience displayed by all Nalanda members, volunteers and our kalyana mittās during those years. Your efforts have been instrumental in helping our society navigate this unprecedented time to come out stronger and more focussed.
Read moreWe joyfully welcome you to join the iconic Heritage Procession, on Wesak Full-moon Buddha Day, 22 May, at 7.30pm. In this unique cultural experience, the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia carried by traditionally-dressed devotees.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to start the Wesak full-moon day morning by performing the meritorious deed of giving. Come and join the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) around Nalanda Centre and the offering of breakfast dana to venerable monks on Wednesday 22 May at 7am. We also invite you to join the Buddha Pūja at 9am and Dhamma talk at 10am. All are welcome.
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