On Friday, 13 November, groups of terrorists dastardly launched attacks on multiple locations in Paris, killing more than 127 people and injuring almost 200 others. We strongly condemn this cowardly murder of innocent victims. Those terrorists and their groups are beyond inhumane. No cause, no matter how great they imagine it to be, allows people the right to kill others in revenge and hatred.
Read moreToday, Malaysia officially celebrates Grandparents’ Day for the first time ever to acknowledge the contributions of grandparents to the growth, stability and harmony of the family unit. Senior citizens are often the storehouses of life’s experience that the younger generations can tap into. On this special day, we thank all grandparents for your sacrifices and love. May we all grow old gracefully, wisely and joyfully!
Read moreOn this ‘Malaysia Day’, we wish all fellow citizens at home and abroad a reflective and joyful celebration of nationhood. Let us live with compatible minds and harmonious hearts to continue our common journey as Malaysians.
Read moreToday marks the 14th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of New York, which killed thousands of innocent civilians, and leaving a damning scar in the history of humanity. We shall never forget our failings that day as a human race – of how a highly-intelligent species can be driven to such ignorance, intolerance and bigotry. More importantly, we should endeavour to prevent a repetition of this cowardly act of cruelty.
Read moreToday, 30 million Malaysians home and abroad celebrate the 58th anniversary of our country’s independence. Arguably, much progress has been achieved since 1957, when the Federation of Malaya first took its nascent steps towards building a peaceful, prosperous and harmonious future.
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25 August marks the 6th anniversary of Sis. G G Tan, Julie Ang, Jennie Cheong and Lee Ah Yem’s passing. The four of them perished in an accident on 25 August 2009 while on a pilgrimage to Ladakh, India.
On 6 August 1945, the horrific ‘Atomic bomb’ was first used in warfare and dropped over Hiroshima, Japan. Today marks the 70th anniversary of that tragic event. More than 100,000 people were killed by the bomb and the subsequent fires and radiation. 220,000 more were injured, and scarred for life. Hiroshima was obliterated.
Read moreNalanda 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 moreNalanda Buddhist Society members are deeply saddened by the loss of 18 lives in a recent earthquake which struck Mount Kinabalu, Sabah. On behalf of the Society, Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow expressed her deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who died in the tragedy.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society offers our felicitations to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday on 6 June 2015. May His Majesty reign peacefully with good health and long life. Daulat Tuanku !
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