On Sunday 3 November, Nalanda Centre welcomed several groups of visitors, both monks and laity. In the morning, we received senior officers from the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) – Vice President RAdm Dato’ Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (Rtd) and Treasurer Mr. Yong Choo Kong. They were met by Bro.Tan and brought around for a building tour. Also at the meeting were Datin Seri Mah Ming Yuet and Bro. Chim Siew Choon, President of Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia.
Read moreIt's the 'Kathina' season whereby the laity are offering alms and requisites to the Sangha members who completed another ‘annual rains retreat’ (Vassana). The Nalanda Johor Bahru Team is happily taking part in several such celebrations in Johor. On 20 October, the team was at Santi Forest Monastery in Ulu Tiram for its Kathina Day. On 27 October, the team headed to Dhamma-Light Meditation Centre in Api Api, Pontian, for the celebrations there. Next the team will be going to Santisukharama in Kota Tinggi for its Kathina Day this Sunday. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreThe Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur was a hive of activities over the last few days as more than 1,000 devotees thronged the vihāra to pay tribute to the Sangha, in particular to its popular Abbot, the Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero.
Read more28 October 2013 marks the auspicious 60th birthday of the Most Venerable Bootawatte Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero. Nalanda Buddhist Society records our felicitations and deep appreciation to Ven. Sri Saranankara for his tireless efforts in promoting the welfare of Malaysian people and in cultivating the spirit of social service and unity amongst Buddhists.
Read moreDuring his most recent tour to Indonesia, Bro. Tan took time to visit a few amazing ‘Srikandis’* in Maribaya and Klaten. Bro. Tan first paid tribute to Venerable Bhikkhunis Ayya Santinī and Ayya Sīlavatī in Maribaya, West Java, last Wednesday. Both Ayyas are currently the only two Theravadin bhikkhunis in Indonesia. They conduct many meditation retreats annually at their centre, as well as travel extensively throughout the vast country to teach Dhamma.
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
Every year, Theravada bhikkhus worldwide observe the ‘Rains-retreat’ for 3 months, usually from July until October. Monks who miss the start of ‘Vassana’ in July may begin their ‘second Vassana’ in August and end in November.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreBro. Tan led a group of Nalandians in a pūja this morning in honour of the most Venerable Acharya Buddharakkhita Maha Thero who passed away on Monday, 23 September, at the age of 91. Bhante’s cremation ceremony is scheduled today in Bangalore at 10am local time.
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