Nalandians and devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre last night (27 March) for special prayers and a moving Memorial Service for casualties of MH370. Founder Bro. Tan led the congregation in 20 minutes of Metta Meditation, followed by Pūja (offerings) and Pāli chanting.
Read moreWe invite everyone to join us on Thursday 27 March, at 8.00pm, in a Special Prayer session and Memorial Service for the casualties of MH370. Bro. H S Tan will be giving a Dhamma-sharing at the Memorial Service. Let us unify our thoughts and spirits to wish the victims and their families Peace. All are welcome.
Read moreStatement from Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia
At 10pm (Malaysian time) on 24 March 2014, the Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia, Y.A.B. Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, went on air to officially announce the fate of MH370 – it is now firmly established that the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 crashed into the Southern Indian Ocean with 239 people on board. None of them could have survived.
As we agonize over the fate of Malaysia Airlines MH370 which disappeared a few days ago with 239 people on board, let us also not forget the victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Eastern Japan 3 years ago today, on 11 March 2011.
Read more16 January 2014 marks the 22nd anniversary of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s passing. More than two decades later, his unique ways of teaching still resonate among us today. His clear message was presented in simple daily language, yet was deep and profound. Nalanda pays tribute to this inspiring and influential teacher, whose noble example, wisdom and legacy continue to guide many practitioners presently. Namo Sanghaya !
Read moreToday at Nalanda Centre, we commemorate the 100th Day Memorial on the passing of the late Venerable Prof. Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero and Acharya S. N. Goenka. Both were luminaries of the Buddhist World – one a great Tipitaka scholar, and the other a great meditation teacher. We wish both our teachers the highest bliss of Peace, ‘Santi ‘.
Read moreNine years ago today, on 26 December 2004, a massive earthquake off Sumatra triggered a Tsunami that swept across 14 countries and killed a quarter million people. It was among the worst natural disasters in human history. But the aftermath of the tragedy saw an outpouring of compassion and donation, which brought out the best aspects of humanity.
Read moreIt is with profound respects that we announce the passing away of His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, on Thursday, 24 October 2013. His Holiness had been the 19th titular head (Somdet Phra Sangharaja) of the Thai monastic order since 1989. Read more
A Memorial Service and Pūja for the late Venerable Prof. Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero and Acharya S. N. Goenka was conducted at Nalanda Centre on Wednesday, 2 October, with much peace and devotion.
Read moreVenerable Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero (1929 – 2013)
Dear friends, with a heavy heart, we would like to inform you that the most Venerable Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero passed away in Sri Lanka 2 days ago. His simple funeral was conducted immediately according to his last wishes, without fanfare, much in character with this humble bhikkhu.
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