Today is Teachers’ Day. The Principal of Nalanda Free School and Acting Director of Nalanda Dharma School, Bro. H S Tan, cordially invites Nalandians to come for a special Púja in honour of all our teachers. May they be blessed with health, joy and wisdom. May our teachers enjoy many more happy, fulfilling years of teaching! After the Púja, there will be a Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Cagino entitled “The Role of Teachers and Parents in Nurturing Children Holistically”. All are welcome!
Read moreThe Board of Management and members of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia wish to thank all our spiritual teachers, advisors, benefactors, donors, supporters, volunteers and devotees, for your decade-long contribution, devotion, and faith in Nalanda, which enabled us to provide the community at large with quality holistic education. Our deepest gratitude to all your invaluable help and support in the cause of Buddhist Education! May you gladly share the merits thereof, and rejoice whole-heartedly in our progress thus far. Long live the Buddha-Sasana!
Read moreBro. Ananda Fong, Director of Pustaka Nalanda, presenting a souvenir to Angie Chew Monksfield, current President of Buddhist Fellowship. May the Buddha's teachings continue to guide our Dhamma outreach everywhere.
Read moreBest wishes for the New Year from Nalandians to devotees, friends, and relatives! Let us make this year exceptional by being ‘transformational’! May the blessings of Right Effort lead us closer to the realisation of our noble aspirations.
Read moreDifferent people like the Mid-Autumn Festival for different reasons. While some are inspired by the historical stories or legends associated with it, some enjoy this Festival for its culture and significance. Imagine, with a cup of hot chrysanthemum tea and some mooncakes, listening to the cheerful laughter of children with their beautiful lanterns, and the chatter of family members who are happily catching up with each other, the atmosphere feels so calm and peaceful.
Read moreAs we celebrate our nation’s 55th Independence Day, let us be thankful and reflective on all the blessings we have so far enjoyed. Admittedly Malaysia is not paradise, nor is it the ‘best’, nor ‘safest’, nor ‘happiest’ country in the world. That’s all very subjective. Still, there is much for us to celebrate, such as our climate, our fertile land, our abundant resources, our cultural diversity, and our wonderful people.
Read moreDear Friends, Namo Buddhaya! Wesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha. Let us observe this occasion mindfully, peacefully, with full gratitude and respect for our great Teacher. It is also a time for us to reflect on the sublime goodness of the Buddha and his teaching.
Read moreWesak Day commemorates the three-fold events in the life of the Buddha – His Birth, His Enlightenment and His Passing Away. This year’s celebration marks the 2600th Anniversary of Buddhism. It was through the Buddha’s way of virtuous living and insightful practice that he developed the true understanding to gain liberation from suffering. His lofty attainment of Ultimate Peace was taught compassionately to benefit all beings.