Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.
Starting the New Year on a wholesome note, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the inaugural monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets last Saturday, 3 January 2026. Even more significant was having a bhikkhuni to lead the Pindacāra! As Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta walked mindfully on alms round, her serene presence inspired devotees and marketgoers alike to joyfully come forward with offerings, creating a beautiful atmosphere filled with faith, generosity, and reverence.
Read moreAs we look back at the past year with rejoice, let us also look forward to the new year which brings more opportunities to do and cultivate good. Join us for the first Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) of the new year, on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets.
Read moreOn this Saturday, 20 December, Nalanda members and volunteers will be hosting WACANA 2025 at Menara KEN TTDI. Therefore, we would like to inform that there will not be pindacara at Seri Kembangan. The pindacara programme at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan will resume on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Thank you.
Read moreIn the Anggutara Nikaya, it was recorded that the Buddha taught – “There are these five gifts of a true person. What five? They give a gift out of faith. They give a gift carefully. They give a gift at the right time. They give a gift with no strings attached. They give a gift without damaging themselves or others.”
Read moreLast Saturday 15 November, the community at Seri Kembangan markets gladly offered requisites to venerable Sangha members for the last Pindacāra of the year. Volunteers took time to inform curious onlookers about the purpose of Pindacāra and encouraged them to participate. Some who have been observing this activity for months now joined in with deeper understanding and faith.
Read moreLast Saturday 1 November, the Pindacāra programme was especially endearing with the presence of Ven. Sucitta a bhikkhu (monk), Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta a bhikkhunī (nun), upāsakas (male lay followers), and upāsikās (female lay followers). The community at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets made offerings to the Sangha members with joy and reverence.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 October, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered at the Seri Kembangan morning market for the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme with faith and joy. As the venerable monks walked calmly through the market lanes, many devotees and stall owners paused their busy routines to respectfully offer alms with palms joined in reverence.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreOn 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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