Refers to official announcements by Nalanda Secretariat or other divisions.
Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering a basic Buddhist Studies course in Mandarin (BPS101) from 6 September to 25 October. Classes will be held over eight consecutive Sundays, from 9am to 12pm. The course covers essential teachings on ‘Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha’; the ‘Four Noble Truths’; ‘Kamma’; and ‘Wholesome Deeds’.
Read moreAll members of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia registered at Sri Serdang Headquarters are requested to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting (E.G.M.) called by the Board of Management, to be held on 26 July 2015 (Sunday), 2.00 pm, at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang for updates on the Society’s future development plans.
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that the “Passage through India” special exhibition at Nalanda Centre will be extended to 17th May due to good response from the public. During its originally scheduled 3-day run from 1st to 3rd May, more than 1,000 visitors have viewed the wonderful photographs of temples, people and scenery. The exhibition will be opened to public for the next two weekends – i.e. the 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th May – from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Read moreTomorrow, Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Wesak Full-moon ‘Buddha Day’ – the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all devotees “Happy Wesak” filled with wholesome joy, Dhamma learning, and spiritual insights.
Read moreDear friends, we are pleased to inform you that Nalanda Centre is reopened at 10.00 am today after the Lunar New Year holidays. Normal activities at the Centre and Library will also resume, starting with tonight’s Group Meditation and Sutta Discussion at 8.30 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Nalanda Centre, soon!
Read more26 December 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami which was triggered by a massive earthquake north of Sumatera. The twin disasters killed more than 230,000 people across 14 countries in Asia and Africa.
Read moreThis weekend, Nalanda members will again gather for our regular Members’ Day, where we get updates on the Society’s recent programmes and development. It is also an important occasion to catch up with our friends and to encourage each other in our spiritual practice and well-being.
Read moreTomorrow (Wednesday, 8 October) is the full-moon day of ‘Assayuja’ month, which marks the end of the 3-month annual ‘Vassana’ (‘Rains Retreat’) period for Theravada monks. We will observe this auspicious occasion at Nalanda Centre with Pūja (offerings to the ‘Three Jewels’), meditation, and Dhamma-sharing. We cordially invite everyone to join us for this Uposatha Day Service starting at 8.00 pm. All are welcome!
Read moreEpisode 10 of NalandaTV is now available for viewing on-line! This episode reports on the recent appointment of a new Director for Nalanda Institute. On Thursday 26 June, a simple but meaningful ceremony to hand-over duties to the new Director was held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.
The joyous occasion saw Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, who helmed Nalanda Institute for the past 4 years, hand over the baton to the new Director, Achariya Tan Siang Chye. The sentiment at the Directorship’s handing-over ceremony was both joyous and appreciative.
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