Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.
We 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.
Read moreFrom 18 to 30 March, Nalanda was privileged to host Venerable Ajahn Visālo, an Indonesian monk who ordained under Luang Por Liem, Abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong, at Nalanda Centre. This is Ajahn’s third visit to Nalanda and the community was grateful for the opportunity to associate with a well-practiced teacher to learn the Dhamma and make offerings.
Read moreWe warmly invite you and your family to join the monthly Pindacāra (monks’ alms-round) on Saturday 4 April at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30 am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30 am). We encourage dear friends to support the Sangha, the noble disciples of the Buddha, while cultivating generosity, mindfulness, and wholesome qualities within ourselves.
Read moreKindly take note that there will not be Pindacāra at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan on Saturday, 21 March as Nalanda members and volunteers will be away for a Dhamma Retreat. The next Pindacāra programme at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan will take place on Saturday, 18 April. Thank you.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 March, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets. As the Sangha members walked mindfully on their alms round, devotees and marketgoers calmly came forward with offerings, creating a heartwarming atmosphere and sight.
Read morePlease note that there will be no Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at Seri Kembangan markets this Saturday, 21 February as Nalanda Centre is closed for the Lunar New Year holidays. The Centre will re-open on Sunday, 22 February.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 February 2026, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets. The bustling markets were filled with festive cheer as the community prepared to welcome the Chinese New Year. Many marketgoers and stall operators came ready to offer alms to the Sangha members.
Read moreThe first monthly Pindacāra of 2026 at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, was held on Saturday 17 January. It was a rare and inspiring occasion with four members of the Saṅgha from Dhamma Earth – Ven. U Paññasami, Ven. Sudanta, Sayalay Nanacari and Sayalay Mettā Viharī – walking peacefully and mindfully on alms-round.
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