Nalanda Centre

17 May 2024

Special forum at Parents Induction Programme

Last Sunday 12 May, Nalanda Dhamma School hosted a special forum for the final session of the Parents Induction Programme.  Parents listened intently to the panellist of Dhamma School graduates who shared how their lives had improved over the years because of Dhamma learning and cultivation from young, as well as the development of kalyana mittata (spiritual friendship) which continue to support them today. 

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17 May 2024

5 days to Buddha Day – join us for Buddha Pūja

On the auspicious full-moon day of Wesak, join us at Nalanda Centre to commemorate the Enlightenment of our Teacher, the Buddha by learning and reflecting on Dhamma together.  The service will start with Buddha Pūja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on the theme “Peace begins with Me”. 

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16 May 2024

Volunteers get ready to welcome community on Buddha Day

Last Sunday 12 May, over 80 volunteers gathered at Nalanda Centre to prepare for Buddha Day.  In the company of like-minded friends, volunteers were briefed on the significance of this observance, and how we can help the community have a meaningful and spiritual commemoration.  They also got to know their team leaders and members better, and familiarised themselves with the programmes as well as their roles.

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15 May 2024

7 days to Buddha Day – Pindacāra on Wesak full-moon

We invite you and your loved ones to start the Wesak full-moon day morning by performing the meritorious deed of giving. Come and join the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) around Nalanda Centre and the offering of breakfast dana to venerable monks on Wednesday 22 May at 7am.

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14 May 2024

Briefing session for BPS 307

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering BPS 307, a certificate course in Buddhist Studies which introduces Dhamma learning in a structured, systematic, and holistic manner.  The course will be held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang from 2.30pm to 6.00pm on these Saturdays:

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13 May 2024

Learn basic Buddhist Studies in certificate course

Have you been looking for a structured and holistic way to understand the teachings of the Buddha?  If you have, or know family and friends who will benefit from this opportunity to learn, we invite you to join this 12-session course – BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies which commences on Saturday 8 June. 

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10 May 2024

Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre

A pint of blood saves up to 3 lives!  Blood donation is safe, painless, simple, and one of the most wholesome deeds one can do.  We invite you to participate in the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre on Sunday 26 May, in conjunction with Buddha Day Observance.  

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10 May 2024

Volunteers joyfully prepare for exhibitions

Since mid-April, members and volunteers have been planning, designing and are now installing the two special exhibitions for this year’s Wesak Observance.  Working together joyfully, the teams have put much thoughts into the exhibition content to convey educational value and the joy of learning Dhamma to the public. 

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9 May 2024

Buddha Day Volunteer Briefing

We welcome all ‘Buddha Day’ volunteers to attend the Volunteer Briefing at 1pm this Sunday 12 May, at Nalanda Centre.  The briefing includes an introduction to the Buddha Day programmes from 21 to 26 May, and familiarisation of your roles with the team leads.  We extend our thanks to you in advance for stepping forward to play a part in this auspicious event and wish you happy service!

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8 May 2024

Join us for Buddha day programmes at Nalanda (B.E. 2568)

Today is the start of the holy Wesak month and in just two weeks time, Buddhists around the world will be commemorating the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment.  This year’s Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda carries the theme of ‘Peace Begins with Me’, and we invite you to come explore how we can cultivate and strengthen serenity within so that harmony and goodwill can abound around us.

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