Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.
On Saturday 5 September, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch hosted its monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. We rejoice with heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support of devotees and market stall operators, who continue to offer dāna with such sincerity and generosity. Their kindness and generosity not only supports the Sangha but also keeps alive the beautiful tradition of Pindacāra in our community.
Read moreNalanda was honoured to host Ven. Dr. Santacitto from 28 August to 1 September for the Tipiṭaka Workshop and a series of meaningful Dhamma discussions. His stay provided a valuable opportunity for Nalanda members to seek Venerable’s guidance and exchange perspectives on Dhammadūta work and Dhamma practice.
Read moreWe warmly invite you and your family to join the monthly Pindacāra (monks’ alms-round) on Saturday 5 September at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30 am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30 am). This is a great opportunity to support the Sangha, the noble disciples of the Buddha, while cultivating generosity, mindfulness, and kindness within ourselves. By offering alms, we develop wholesome qualities that contribute to our spiritual growth and the well-being of the monastic community.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 August, Nalanda Buddhist Society, Sri Serdang, conducted its monthly Pindacāra at the Seri Kembangan markets, led by Ven. Ananda and Ven. Sunanda from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul. This meaningful tradition, dating back to the Buddha’s time, gives the community an opportunity to cultivate generosity by offering alms, while supporting monastics in their practice.
Read moreJoin us with your family and friends for our monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) on Saturday 15 August, at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan. The Buddha praised the practice of dāna as a joyful way to cultivate generosity, gratitude and loving-kindness. By offering alms to the Sangha, we support the continuation of the Buddha-Sāsana while creating wholesome merits for ourselves and our loved ones.
Read moreOn 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.
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