In this holy month of Vesākha from 10 to 18 May, the Buddhist community gathered daily at Nalanda Centre to honour the Buddha and His Enlightenment. Thank you for a blissful Buddha Day!
Read moreOn Sunday 18 May, every level of Nalanda Centre was buzzing with activity as the community gathered for the last day of the Buddha Day Observance. Volunteers had started preparing shortly after dawn to welcome Pusat Darah Negara doctors and nurses, as well as devotees and the public for the Blood Donation Drive.
Read moreTwo weeks after the full-moon day of Wesak, we still rejoice in the community’s devotion, learning spirit and unity in observing Buddha Day at Nalanda. These joyful moments were abundant and will stay long in our hearts helping us to build upon our foundation for spiritual progress.
Read moreToday is the New-moon day of the holy Vesakhā Month. On these Uposatha (observance) days, the laity devote themselves to a day of restraint, meditation and cultivation of mindfulness. Some may observe the Eight Precepts and listen to or read Dhamma teachings attentively.
Read moreToday 22 April is Earth Day, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and up our efforts in safeguarding our planet. Earth Day Observance at Nalanda Centre saw devotees, youths, Dhamma School facilitators, parents & students come together last Sunday 20 April, to upkeep the environment in and around our spiritual home.
Read moreNalanda Patron’s Day commemorates and appreciates all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed to the growth of Nalanda over the years, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education. It is observed annually on 18 March to mark the birth anniversary of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda in 1918.
Read moreOn Sunday 17 November, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the commemoration of the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre. Together with their family members and friends, the congregation started the service with meditation, offerings, chanting, and listened attentively to the Dhamma talks about the significance of the Sangha community.
Read moreThis Saturday, 31 August 2024 marks the 18th anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. This Saturday, join us at Nalanda Centre to commemorate his lifetime’s missionary work and celebrate his spirit and teachings with the following programme. All are welcome.
Read more‘Sangha Day’ is an important occasion at Nalanda for the lay community to honour the virtues and contributions of the Māha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating Buddhism. The ‘Sangha’ refers to the entire community of bhikkhus (monks) and bhikkhunis (nuns) – ordained disciples of the Buddhist order.
Read more31 August 2023 marks 17 years since the passing away of Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. The influence and impact of Venerable Dhammananda’s lifetime work to build and nourish the growth of the Theravāda Buddhist community in Malaysia, continues to be felt by the community today.
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