Yesterday evening, on Thursday 6 June, devotees joined the first Gimhana Uposatha Service at Nalanda Centre, in the company of good spiritual friends on the new-moon day of the Jettha month. In the serenity of Nalanda Centre, we calmed our minds with evening chanting, meditation and refreshed our understanding of the Gimhana Retreat with Sis. Nandinī Tan.
Read moreWe invite registered participants of BPS 307, Certificate in Buddhist Studies, for the first lecture this Saturday 8 June. The course will be held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang from 2.30pm to 6.00pm.
Read moreToday is the New-moon Day for the month of ‘Jeṭṭha’ according to the Buddhist Calendar. On observance days such as these, we invite all Buddhist practitioners to spend this day wisely reflecting on the Dhamma, performing meritorious deeds, and deepening our practice by observing the Eight Precepts.
Read more‘Planning helps us get where we want to go’ – this indisputable statement was explored by Nalanda programme leads on Monday 3 June. Guided by Ach. Tan Siang Chye, Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, 25 leaders of which many were new to programming explored the concepts, dynamics and implementation of learning objectives, learning outcomes and assessment to ensure that all the Society’s educational efforts are fruitful and beneficial to its participants.
Read moreFrom 21 to 26 May, the Buddha Jayanti Exhibition welcomed hundreds of visitors with its eye-catching exhibits and activities. Organised and hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School, each of the art-work were hand-made by the School’s facilitators and students to relay messages of the Buddha on daily practices to develop a resilient and peaceful mind that stands firm amidst the influence of worldly conditions.
Read moreIn conjunction with Buddha Day Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre organised a special Forum for Young Working Adults on Thursday, 23 May. More than 70 participants gathered at Nalanda Centre to learn and discuss with a panel of seasoned professionals featuring Bro Tan Say Kee (Director of Jurukur Jitu Runding), Bro. Soh Lian Seng (Partner, Head of Tax in KPMG Malaysia) and Sis. See Hui Shien (Director of Application in Biomed Global).
Read moreUnder the Wesak full-moon on Wednesday 22 May, over 1,500 devotees joined the highlight of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance – the Heritage Procession. In this endearing tradition, venerable monks from Sri Lanka and Thailand passed the flame from the Centre’s Sri Dhamma Hall to reach each and every devotee gathered.
Read moreOur appreciation goes out to all donors, doctors, nurses and volunteers for making the Blood Donation Drive today a success! Working joyfully together, volunteers welcomed the staff from National Blood Bank (Pusat Darah Negara) and together tended to over 270 donors arriving throughout the day.
Read moreWe have registered over 120 donors as of now for the Blood Donation Drive; all are in high spirits as they perform a good deed that can save up to three lives! The Drive is up to 4pm, and we hope that you and your loved ones can join us at Nalanda Centre to donate blood today. Thank you.
Read moreWe welcome you to come for the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre today, Sunday 26 May from 10am to 4pm. Staff of Pusat Darah Negara and all our volunteers are ready to receive you for this wholesome and selfless deed to help save lives. All are welcome!
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