Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ as they celebrate the arrival of Syawal tomorrow. It is a wonderful time for family gatherings and for celebrating gratitude and forgiveness.
Read moreThe Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF) 2015 in Kuala Lumpur has come to an end last night. More than 20 films and documentaries were shown over two weekends on 20–21 and 27–28 June at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MATIC), Jalan Ampang.
Read moreThe Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF) 2015 had a colourful opening and first screening on Saturday 20 June, at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MATIC), Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Gracing the occasion were members of the Maha Sangha and leaders of Buddhist organisations. The audience was entertained with wonderful performances by local artistes Yang Wei Han and Xue Bing Jin, and Fo Guang Shan’s 24-season drummers.
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The Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF) opens in Kuala Lumpur this weekend! This is the fourth time that Buddhist organizations in Malaysia are collectively organizing the festival to showcase the best in Buddhist films as part of the annual Wesak celebrations.
Read moreA procession steep in tradition – the “Buddha Abhisekhara” – was held on Friday, 1 May (“Nalanda Day”) to celebrate the officiating ceremony of Nalanda Centre annex building. The procession was led by members of the Māha Sangha, and participated by a thousand guests and devotees from all over Malaysia and Singapore.
Read moreThe Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF) is coming again to Kuala Lumpur this June! This is the fourth time that Buddhist organizations in Malaysia are collectively organizing the festival to showcase the best in Buddhist films as part of the annual Wesak celebrations.
Read moreThis week marks the New Year celebrations for our friends in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and many in Malaysia, too. Nalanda wishes all our venerables, teachers, and friends joyous New Year festivities! May this coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all people around the world.
Read moreNalanda wishes venerable Sayadaws, Sayalays, and our Myanmar friends all over the world a joyous Thingyan celebration! May we mark this New Year with aspirations for spiritual growth, Wisdom and Peace.
Read moreNalanda wishes all our Thai Ajahns and friends a joyous Songkran Festival. May this coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all Thais and people around the world!
Read moreOn Saturday 28 February, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch members held a “family gathering” in Alor Setar in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. In his speech, Branch Chairman Bro. Seng Giap thanked all members for their support in carrying out the branch’s programmes.
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