On Saturday 19 September, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ programme (monks going on alms-round) was joyfully held at Seri Kembangan market. Our friendly “People Engagement” team was actively engaging with traders and devotees at the market. Leaflets explaining what ‘Pindacāra’ was about were also distributed to on-lookers.
Read moreOn Wednesday 16 September, Venerable Bhikkhuni Anulā, Bhikkhuni Medhā and Bhikkhuni Sumangalā visited Nalanda Centre accompanied by Sis. Tan Yee Yong. The Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, and Director of Dhamma School Sis. Sunanda, warmly welcomed the venerable nuns. Sis. Nandini brought the venerables on a brief tour of Nalanda Centre and Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 September, the monthly educational ‘Pindacara’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with two venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. Devotees and members of the public waited patiently along the ‘Pindacara’ route, for the venerable monks to arrive and joyfully offered alms food.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre welcomed the visit by venerable Ayya Susīla, the Founder of Appamāda Viharī Meditation Centre in Penang. Ayya who was on a short trip to Kuala Lumpur specially made time to visit the recently-completed Nalanda annex building, accompanied by some of her devotees.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 August, Nalandians arrived early at the Seri Kembangan market and started to prepare the venue while greeting our trader friends and devotees around the area. Members of the public stationed themselves along the ‘Pindacāra’ (alms-round) route, waiting patiently for the arrival of venerable monks. Some explained to their friends about the meaning of this meritorious occasion and encouraging them to participate.
Read moreOn Sunday 30 August, Nalandians and devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang for a Dhamma talk by Achariya Tan Siang Chye with the title “A Humble Tribute”. He recollected his fond memories of the much respected and beloved Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.
Read moreOn Saturday 1 August, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with three venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. The morning Pūja and chanting session at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur was led by Branch Chairman, Bro. Eugene. Nalandians and volunteers then proceeded to Sri Petaling and subsequently to Happy Garden for the alms-round.
Read moreOn Tuesday 18 August, Venerable Prof. Dr. W. Wimalaratana from the University of Colombo and his entourage – Venerables Alubomulle Dhammalankara Thero, Marthuwela Vijithasiri, Kolonnawe Siri Sudassi Thero, Dhammasiri and Lecturer Dr. D.A.C. Suranga Silva, came to Nalanda Centre on a familiarization visit. The visiting Sangha members were warmly received by Nalandians including host Sis. Nandini Tan, who brought them on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 August, Ven. Chi Kwang Sunim gave an interesting Dhamma talk on ‘Spreading Dharma in the West – the Australian Experience’ much to the delight of devotees. Ayya shared her teaching experiences at various Buddhist Centres in Australia and emphasised the importance of family bonding as parents are the children’s first teachers. As they grow up, the close family relations and guidance from the Dhamma will shape them into useful adults.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 July, Nalanda’s monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme was joyfully held at Seri Kembangan market. Nalandians came together to set up the information counter and engage the public. Despite being the ‘Hari Raya’ holidays, it was inspiring to see many traders and residents around to offer food to the two venerable monks.
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