Pindacāra

Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.

7 October 2025

Spirit of generosity thrives at Pindacāra

On Saturday 4 October, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets gave freely and whole-heartedly in support of the Sangha once again.  This monthly programme is endearing to market-goers and stall operators who are grateful for the opportunity to give to those who are worthy.

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23 September 2025

Cultivating generosity through monthly Pindacāra

On Saturday 20 September, Nalanda members and volunteers conducted the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at the morning markets in Seri Kembangan. Encouraged by the opportunity to do good, many from the local and market community are regularly participating, joyfully offering food and requisites with faith and gratitude.

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10 September 2025

Giving with sincerity is rewarding

On Saturday 6 September, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch hosted the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, an opportunity for the local community to give with sincerity and without expectations. This wholesome deed of giving (dāna) is not without its rewards, as taught by the Buddha.

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30 July 2025

A wholesome morning at SK market

On Saturday 19 July, market-goers at Seri Kembangan morning market had the blessed opportunity to make offerings to venerable Sangha members. This month, we were fortunate to have Ven. Vajira and Ven. Sunanda joining the Pindacāra programme (monks on alms-round).

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8 July 2025

Rejoice in wholesome deeds of generosity

On Saturday 5 July, the alms-round at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden was a welcomed sight by market goers and stall operators.  In the midst of their busy marketing day, they took time to prepare and offer requisites with joyful hearts.

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14 June 2025

Joy of giving at Pindacāra

On Saturday 7 June, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets.  Led by Venerable Pariyano, the alms-round offered laypeople a precious opportunity to cultivate generosity (dāna) and to give to those worthy of support.

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25 April 2025

Serene pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama

On Saturday 19 April, stall vendors and market-goers at the Seri Kembangan market had the opportunity to offer alms at the pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama. Her presence lent a sense of serenity, invoking faith amongst those who witness this tradition which traces back over 2,600 years to the time of the Buddha.  Not leaving empty-handed, supporters were invited to join ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda from 10 to 18 May.

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7 April 2025

Pindacāra led by Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita

On Saturday 5 April, Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita led the monthly Pindacāra at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden. Sayadaw carried with him his 'Patta Kya' (monastic fan) for practicality, detachment and mindfulness and to symbolise the sacred commitment & adherence to the Vinaya.

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1 April 2025

Pindacāra at Sri Serdang

On the morning of Buddha Day, we invite you to join us in the meritorious deed of Pindacāra at Seri Serdang.  You may gather at Nalanda Centre or the surrounding shoplots to make offerings to venerable monks.  The day will continue with Buddha Day Service at 9am and offering of lunch dana to the Sangha.  All are welcome.

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1 April 2025

Pindacāra at O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets

We invite you to join us for Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) on the first Saturday of every month at the Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets.  After the alms-round, we also invite you to join us for a Dhamma talk followed by offering of lunch dāna to the Sangha at NEO Centre, Happy Garden. You may bring along cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome!

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