Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.
On Saturday 1 August, the community came together at O.U.G and Happy Garden markets to make offerings to Sangha members. Organised by Nalanda K.L. Branch, this weekly programme enables the local community to hone the spirit of generosity and selflessness as well as nurture faith in the Three Jewels. Members and volunteers also engaged market-goers and stall operators by introducing the Nalanda Family Fun Fair, which embodies the spirit of togetherness and unity to support Buddhist Education.
Read moreWe warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join the monthly Pindacāra and Lunch Dāna on Saturday, 1 August. The alms-round will take place at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30am), followed by Lunch Dāna at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 July, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered for the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan Market, led by Ven. Shaikat and Ven. Metta Vihari. As the venerable monks walked mindfully through the bustling market, many stall vendors, shoppers, and passers-by came forward to offer food and requisites with faith, devotion, and joy.
Read moreCome and join the ‘Pindacāra’ programme in Seri Kembangan this Saturday 18 July at the Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat. The alms-round will start at 8.30am at the market. Volunteers will gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am. After the alms-round, we also invite you for the offering of lunch dāna to venerable monks at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday 4 July, members and volunteers joined the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. As the Sangha walked mindfully on their alms-round, many market-goers came forward with faith and joyful hearts to make offerings, creating a beautiful atmosphere of generosity and gratitude.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 June, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered for the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, led by Ven. Rathana Sri and Ven. Rahula from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul. The serene presence of the Sangha members walking mindfully on alms-round inspired many members of the market community to come forward and make offerings.
Read moreAs part of the Buddha Day Observance Week programme from 30 May to 6 June, devotees and volunteers joined Ayya Sanghamittā on Saturday 6 June, for Piṇḍacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. The alms round provided an opportunity for the public to connect with the Buddha Sāsana through acts of generosity and reverence.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join Buddha Day Observance programmes hosted by Nalanda K.L. Branch this Saturday, 6 June as follows : Offer alms to venerable Sangha members at the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ at O.U.G. and Happy Garden. We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at NEO Centre in Happy Garden after the alms round. You may bring cooked vegetarian food to offer.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 May, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered for the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, led by Ven. Jinawana and Ven. Sunanda from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul. Market vendors, residents, and devotees joyfully offered alms to the Sangha, creating a warm atmosphere of generosity and gratitude.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 April, Nalanda members and volunteers resumed the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, after a brief pause for festival observances and a members’ retreat. The market community warmly welcomed the Sangha members, stepping forward with gladness and respect to offer alms. It was heartening to witness how simple acts of kindness inspired others to come forward to give on their own initiative.
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