New Year

31 December 2019

New Year’s Eve Message from Nalanda Buddhist Society

On this night of 31 December, we are very happy to have so many good friends here to complete the year of 2019 and welcome 2020 in a meaningful way.  In this last hour of the year, let us take some time to reflect on how we have spent our time, and see if it was well spent. What have we given our time to, what have we neglected?  Is there any time spent that we have just a little regret about, or maybe a lot of regret about?

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19 February 2019

Wishing you a Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!

Today is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, marking the celebration of “Chap Goh Meh” for the Chinese community.  Traditionally, families would gather for another round of harmonious reunion and make aspirations for a happy and peaceful year ahead.  Nalanda wishes everyone a joyful and meaningful celebration with much goodwill and generosity.  Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!

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1 January 2019

Happy New Year 2019

Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia would like to thank our members, benefactors, volunteers and supporters for a fantastic 2018!  As we recollect and reflect on the past year, we are filled with much gratitude for your fervent support which made possible the achievements and progress in service to Buddha-Sāsana and the community.

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14 April 2018

New Year Greetings from Nalanda

This weekend marks the New Year celebrations for our friends in many parts of Asia – across much of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, and many Malaysians of Indian origin, too.  Nalanda wishes all venerable monks, our teachers and friends joyous New Year celebrations!  May this coming year bring peace and well-being to people around the world.  Sotthi.

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13 April 2018

Songkran Greetings สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์

Nalanda wishes our Venerable Ajahns and Thai friends a joyous Songkran Festival.  May the coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all Thai people around the world.

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13 April 2018

Happy Thingyan

We wish the Myanmarese people residing in Malaysia and around the world a joyful celebration of Thingyan, the traditional Myanmar New Year.  May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, peace, and happiness in the year ahead!

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1 March 2018

Happy ‘Chap Goh Meh’

Friday 2 March marks the celebration of “Chap Goh Meh” – the 15th and last day of Chinese New Year festivities.  It is a traditional day for family members and friends to gather and wish each other blessings for the rest of the year.  Nalanda wishes everyone a joyful and meaningful celebration with much goodwill and generosity.  Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!

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16 February 2018

Happy Lunar New Year

Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia wishes people around the world who celebrate the Lunar New Year a meaningful and joyous celebration!  We also take this opportunity to thank all our benefactors, donors, and volunteers from near and far for your continuous support over the years.  Your help has enabled the growth of holistic Buddhist education in Malaysia and beyond.  May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, peace, and happiness always!  Happy New Year!

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15 February 2018

New Year message from Nalanda

The eve of Lunar New Year and the first day of the year tomorrow are two very important occasions for Chinese people.  After weeks, months, or even a whole year of hard work, everyone reunites to celebrate the ties that bind us as a family.

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13 February 2018

New Year “Open House” in Kedah

Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch invites everyone to our “Open House” on Monday, 19 February – the 4th day of Chinese New Year – at NEO Centre in Bandar Mutiara. Join our programme from 9.30am to 12.30pm which includes New Year blessings, lunch for devotees, and most importantly, a special Dhamma talk by Nalanda founder Bro Tan.

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