Devotees gathered at Nalanda on the full moon night of Wesak, Sunday 31 May, to join the much-anticipated Heritage Procession in a collective expression of faith, gratitude, and devotion. Each bearing candles lit from the flame passed down from the Sri Dhamma Hall, devotees walked peacefully in the Heritage Procession, creating a moving scene of light and reverence.
Read moreOn Saturday 30 May, the eve of Wesak Day, Nalanda leaders and devotees joined the Wesak procession organised by Serdang Buddhist Association to usher in this most auspicious occasion commemorating the Buddha’s Enlightenment, walking mindfully together in unity and harmony. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Serdang Buddhist Association for warmly extending this outreach opportunity to the Serdang community and for fostering a meaningful observance of Wesak Eve.
Read moreWe warmly await your arrival to join us for the Heritage Procession taking place this evening at 7pm at Nalanda Centre. This is a a unique cultural experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs. Accompanying the heritage procession are beautifully handcrafted traditional paraphernalias such as parasols and blessings fans, and also devotees carrying lighted up lotus candle holders walking mindfully and peacefully.
Read moreOn the evening of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community came together at Sri Serdang for the highlight of Wesak observance – the Heritage Procession. Continuing Emperor Asoka’s legacy, once a year, the Buddha-rupam was conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs, escorted by colourful parasols and followed closely by devotees holding candle-lights.
Read moreWatch the video highlights to see how the community came together to learn how to cultivate Peace within and with others, and to perform wholesome deeds.
Read moreUnder the Wesak full-moon on Wednesday 22 May, over 1,500 devotees joined the highlight of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance – the Heritage Procession. In this endearing tradition, venerable monks from Sri Lanka and Thailand passed the flame from the Centre’s Sri Dhamma Hall to reach each and every devotee gathered.
Read moreCome and join the iconic Heritage Procession on Wesak Full-moon Buddha Day, 22 May, at 7.30pm for a spiritual celebration of the Buddha’s Enlightenment. The community gathers yearly for this tranquil and unique cultural experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia.
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