On Sunday 8 March, Nalandians and devotees congregated to observe the 1st anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370’s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. Venerable Seelananda Maha Thero, Deputy Abbot of Bhāvanā Society, West Virginia, USA, graced the occasion with an insightful Dhamma talk.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 March, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with three venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. Many regular devotees gathered along the ‘Pindacāra’ route waiting for the arrival of the venerable monks to offer food. Some market-goers were so inspired by the sight of composed monks that they promptly joined in the offering!
Read more8 March 2015 marks the 1st anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370′s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean, with 239 passengers and crew on board. We invite everyone to participate in a Special Memorial Service dedicated to the victims of this tragedy. Let us be united in our compassion and generate thoughts of mettā (loving-kindness) to the grieving families.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 March, Bro. Aggaphala gave a wonderful sharing on “Impactful Parenting” at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. He elaborated that the roles of parents in bringing up their children are to guide, share and to influence.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 February, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama gave a talk on “Meaningful Love”. It was an apt topic which captured everyone’s attention as it was just a day after Valentine’s Day.
Read moreOn Sunday 8 February, Dr. Phang Cheng Kar gave an interesting Dhamma talk on “Happy 5 Chinese New Year” with many stories and anecdotes, much to the delight of devotees. Dr. Phang shared five tips on finding happiness for the upcoming Lunar New Year.
Read moreFrom 10 – 12 February, Nalanda Buddhist Society participated in the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Buddhist Carnival held at its Sungai Long Campus, Kajang. Enthusiastic Nalandians were at the campus early to set up an information booth and to lend their support to the Carnival. They actively engaged with the UTAR students who streamed through the different exhibits and activities.
Read moreOn Tuesday 3 February, Nalandians returned ‘Home’ to Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang to spend a fruitful one-day meditation retreat in conjunction with the Thaipusam holiday. It was a day to ‘let go’ of their busy routines and to practice being here and now. Nalandians were striving diligently in their practice at the serenity of the Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 February, devotees gathered for the weekly Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. The session was conducted by the Director of Nalanda Dharma School, Sis. Sunanda.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 January, Bro. Ānanda Fong gave an informative Dhamma talk on “The Buddhist Way of Life” at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. He elaborated on The Noble Eightfold Path, and quoted the Uposatha Sutta (Aṅguttara Nikāya 8.41) for further reference.
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