Nalanda Centre

14 May 2025

Significance of Wesak on Buddha Day Eve Service

On the morning of Sunday 11 May, Nalanda members and devotees came together for the Buddha Day Eve Service to prepare in spirit and mind to welcome and celebrate Buddha Day.  Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy gave a Dhamma talk on the significance of Wesak, for devotees to gain a better understanding on why and how we can observe Wesak meaningfully.

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12 May 2025

Welcome to Buddha Jayanti Exhibition

The Buddha Jayanti Exhibition has just been launched this morning and we invite you to come and view the exhibitions prepared by Nalanda Dhamma School.  The Buddha Jayanti Exhibition is a special highlight of Wesak Observance to share the Buddha’s teachings in creative ways. 

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11 May 2025

Dhamma teaching by Ven. Luang Por Dumrong

With reverence and joy in this holy Vesākha month, we warmly invite you to an evening of reflection and spiritual nourishment through the timeless teachings of the Buddha.  Join us to welcome Ven. Luang Por Dumrong, a senior monk from the late Ajahn Chah tradition for a Dhamma teaching on Wednesday 14 May, 8.00pm at Nalanda Centre.  Ven. Luang Por Dumrong will deliver the Dhamma teaching in Thai, with English translation provided by Ven. Ajahn Dton Dhirapañño.

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10 May 2025

2 days to Buddha Day – significance of flowers, water and candle during puja offering

The offering of lights, flowers, fruits and water is a common practice in the Buddhist tradition and Wesak Day during Pūja.  Instead of doing this as a ritual, let us better understanding the significance of these offerings, so that we can reinforce our faith and devotion, as well as enhance one's spiritual practice.  

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10 May 2025

Getting to Nalanda for Buddha Day

We warmly welcome you to Nalanda Centre this coming week for Buddha Day programmes held from today to 18 May.  If you are taking the MRT Putrajaya line which covers areas from Kwasa Damansara, Kepong Baru, Jalan Ipoh, KLCC, to Putrajaya Sentral, alight at the UPM Station which is just 1 km or a 13-minute minute walk from Nalanda Centre.

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7 May 2025

Celebrating Nalanda’s 22 Anniversary with renewed commitment

On Thursday 1 May, members, supporters, devotees and volunteers gathered for Nalanda Day to celebrate the Society’s 22nd Anniversary.  President Sis. Buddhinī Tan led us to commemorate the Society’s progress thus far with gratitude for the many nameless, faceless and selfless contributors, and more importantly reaffirm our steadfastness in upholding Nalanda’s mission in holistic education.  In conjunction with this occasion, two books authored by Ajahn Buddhadasa was launched and is available for free distribution to the community.

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4 May 2025

‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study Workshop – reminder to participants

‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop will be held next Saturday 10 May at Nalanda Centre.  To prepare for this workshop, registered participants have been studying the workbook prepared by Āyasmā Aggacitta, and attempting the discussion questions with their assigned group and facilitators.  We rejoice in your efforts and look forward to seeing you at the workshop.

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25 April 2025

Serene pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama

On Saturday 19 April, stall vendors and market-goers at the Seri Kembangan market had the opportunity to offer alms at the pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama. Her presence lent a sense of serenity, invoking faith amongst those who witness this tradition which traces back over 2,600 years to the time of the Buddha.  Not leaving empty-handed, supporters were invited to join ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda from 10 to 18 May.

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24 April 2025

Buddha Day B.E. 2569 programmes

The most important day observed every year by Buddhists around the world is just 20 days away.  We invite you & your loved ones to join us in the host of Buddha Day programmes at Nalanda this Wesak from 11 to 18 May as below.  The full list of programmes is at www.wesak.org.my, including those at the NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani.

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20 April 2025

Undergraduates learn ways to manage stress

On Sunday, 13 April, Nalanda Youth Centre organised a Stress Management Workshop for students aged 16 to 23.  Guided by Dr. Phang Cheng Kar, the students became more aware of their emotional states and explored practical ways to care for their minds and hearts amidst daily stress.

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