Greetings
Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia would like to thank our members, benefactors, volunteers and supporters for a fantastic 2018! As we recollect and reflect on the past year, we are filled with much gratitude for your fervent support which made possible the achievements and progress in service to Buddha-Sāsana and the community.
Read more‘Diwali’ (or more commonly called ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia) celebrates the symbolic victory of goodness over evil; and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. On this festive occasion, Nalanda wishes our Hindu friends a “Joyful Diwali” filled with wholesome love, light, and peace. Have a meaningful celebration with family and friends, and travel safely.
Read moreToday is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the moon above us is full and bright. It is traditionally a time for Chinese families to gather for reunion dinners and to wish for each other’s well-being. We would like to wish you happy get-togethers with family and friends. May you enjoy the fullness of life and the brightness of blessings, just like the full-moon tonight!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a joyous celebration on the arrival of Syawal tomorrow. May the fasting and sacrifices you have made over the past month bring you much Peace.
Read more‘Happy is the appearance of Buddhas’. Today we commemorate the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago, and mark the beginning of Buddhist Year (B.E.) 2562. We joyfully invite you to join us for the following meaningful spiritual programmes:
Read moreToday marks the beginning of Ramadhan when Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk for a month. This practice of restraint, modesty, and renunciation is not just with regards to food, but also concerns conduct, speech and thoughts. Nalanda wishes our Muslim friends ‘Selamat Berpuasa’, and a blessed Ramadhan Al-Mubarak. Salam mettā.
Read moreThis weekend marks the New Year celebrations for our friends in many parts of Asia – across much of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, and many Malaysians of Indian origin, too. Nalanda wishes all venerable monks, our teachers and friends joyous New Year celebrations! May this coming year bring peace and well-being to people around the world. Sotthi.
Read moreNalanda wishes our Venerable Ajahns and Thai friends a joyous Songkran Festival. May the coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all Thai people around the world.
Read moreWe wish the Myanmarese people residing in Malaysia and around the world a joyful celebration of Thingyan, the traditional Myanmar New Year. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, peace, and happiness in the year ahead!
Read moreFriday 2 March marks the celebration of “Chap Goh Meh” – the 15th and last day of Chinese New Year festivities. It is a traditional day for family members and friends to gather and wish each other blessings for the rest of the year. Nalanda wishes everyone a joyful and meaningful celebration with much goodwill and generosity. Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!
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