Today is the celebration of ‘Diwali’, or ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia, often called the “festival of lights”. The light that abolishes darkness is symbolic of the triumph of goodness over evil; truth over falsehood; and wisdom over ignorance.
Read moreWe invite you and your family to the Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration for a night of joy, reflection, and togetherness. This year’s celebration, themed “Lantern of Joy, Light of Wisdom”, is specially organised for families and Buddhist community members of all ages to come together in a festive and inclusive environment.
Read moreToday is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month. It is joyfully celebrated by Chinese people around the world, gathering families to reunite for a meal together. For friends traveling home to celebrate with your loved ones, have a safe journey and harmonious gathering. On this festive occasion, we wish everyone and every family happiness, peace and unity. May you be well and happy. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐！
Read more68 years ago, a nation was born to the jubilant cries of “Merdeka!”, having triumphed in a long journey of great determination and patriotism. The people of this nation have since demonstrated the same unrelenting zeal to keep the country together. Through difficulties and challenges, Malaysians revealed maturity and prioritised harmony out of love for our home.
Read moreToday is the Republic of Singapore’s 60th National Day. On this joyous occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Singaporean friends a peaceful and joyous celebration of the nation’s 60th birthday. May the nation continue to flourish in peace, harmony, and unity. As neighbours, we rejoice in your journey and the values that bind our communities. Majulah Singapura!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Hindu friends observing ‘Thaipusam’ today, a fulfilling celebration of faith and devotion. Preparations which started months in advance to purify the body and mind culminated to this day – may all your wholesome deeds be rightly blessed.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, marking the celebration of “Chap Goh Meh” (literally, ‘the fifteenth night’) in the local Hokkien dialect. On this significant day for the Chinese community, families traditionally mark the festival with another round of reunion dinners and make aspirations for a happy and peaceful year ahead.
Read moreNalanda wishes you a blessed Lunar New Year. As we reunite with our loved ones, let us take time to show our care and love for them in order to spend the festivities meaningfully and joyously. To friends who are travelling home, we wish you safe journeys. May you and your loved ones have the blessings of good health, peace and success. 新年快乐!
Read moreOn Sunday 15 January, over 80 Nalanda devotees and volunteers gathered for the morning service even as Lunar New Year celebrations are just around the corner. On this occasion, Datuk Charlie Chia gave a Dhamma talk on ‘Harmony and Happiness’, to help us reflect on cultivation of wholesome states of mind as we reunite with our family and friends for the festivities.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends a “Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year”! May your reunions with friends and family be filled with love, laughter and goodwill. Let us take time to show care for others and grow spiritually to become better individuals and compassionate communities.
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