Dāna

7 October 2025

Spirit of generosity thrives at Pindacāra

On Saturday 4 October, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets gave freely and whole-heartedly in support of the Sangha once again.  This monthly programme is endearing to market-goers and stall operators who are grateful for the opportunity to give to those who are worthy.

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23 September 2025

Cultivating generosity through monthly Pindacāra

On Saturday 20 September, Nalanda members and volunteers conducted the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at the morning markets in Seri Kembangan. Encouraged by the opportunity to do good, many from the local and market community are regularly participating, joyfully offering food and requisites with faith and gratitude.

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10 September 2025

Giving with sincerity is rewarding

On Saturday 6 September, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch hosted the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, an opportunity for the local community to give with sincerity and without expectations. This wholesome deed of giving (dāna) is not without its rewards, as taught by the Buddha.

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3 September 2025

Youths give out care bags to Mon Refugee Centre

On Monday 1 September, six Nalanda Youth Leaders joyfully distributed over 70 care bags to the Mon Refugee Centre in Kuala Lumpur. We sincerely thank the Mon Refugee Centre, the donors, and all volunteers whose kind support made this project possible. Sadhu anumodana!

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22 August 2025

Dhamma talk and lunch dāna with Ven. Professor K.L. Dhammajoti

We are honoured to welcome Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti back to Nalanda Centre this Sunday 31 August, in conjunction with K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day. The Observance Day programme will commence at 9am with the Flag-raising Ceremony and Robe Procession from K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to Nalanda Centre, followed by pūja offerings, chanting, and a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti.

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30 July 2025

A wholesome morning at SK market

On Saturday 19 July, market-goers at Seri Kembangan morning market had the blessed opportunity to make offerings to venerable Sangha members. This month, we were fortunate to have Ven. Vajira and Ven. Sunanda joining the Pindacāra programme (monks on alms-round).

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18 July 2025

Observance of Dhammacakka Day in unity and joy

On Sunday 13 July, all learning divisions of Nalanda- including Dhamma School juniors, teenagers, youths, parents, and adults, gathered with joy and reverence to commemorate Dhammacakka Day, marking the occasion when the Buddha first expounded the Dhamma to His five disciples in Isipatana over 2,600 years ago.

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12 July 2025

‘Dhammacakka Day’ at Nalanda Centre tomorrow

‘Dhammacakka Day’ commemorates the turning of the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ 2600 years ago, when the Buddha expounded the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ to his first five disciples at Isipatana near Benares. In one of the most enlightening teachings ever, the Buddha taught them the truths of life – ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its causes; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation – henceforth termed the ‘Four Noble Truths’. 

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8 July 2025

Rejoice in wholesome deeds of generosity

On Saturday 5 July, the alms-round at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden was a welcomed sight by market goers and stall operators.  In the midst of their busy marketing day, they took time to prepare and offer requisites with joyful hearts.

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5 July 2025

Āsāḷha Full-moon ‘Dhamma Day’ Observance

Āsāḷha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. On this day, the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths – of ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its cause; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation, which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.

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