It has been a week since the passing of the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and the people of Thailand are slowly coming to terms with this great loss and collective grief. The void in their hearts created by the king’s demise cannot be quickly or easily filled. Time alone can heal.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia offers our deepest condolence to the royal family and people of Thailand over the demise of His Majesty Rama IX, the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Read moreNalanda Centre recently received the visit of Ajahn Thipawan from Thailand and Mae Chee Punnisa of Gotami Vihara, Malaysia. It was the third time Ajahn Thipawan had visited Nalanda since her first trip here back in 2005.
Read moreOn Saturday 2 July, Nalanda Centre was honoured by the presence of Luang Por Sophon, the Abbot of Wat Bueng Latthiwan, which is a branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah Pong in the Ajahn Chah Thai forest tradition. As a boon, Luang Por Sophon was accompanied by Luang Por Nusin Santajitto (Abbot of Wat Katthaliwan), Luang Por Siri, Ajahn Thinakorn, Ajahn Pramual, Phra Jirapat and Phra Somchay. The monastic entourage was on a 2-week visit through Malaysia.
Read moreFrom yesterday afternoon until this morning, suspected terrorists detonated 11 bombs in Southern Thailand within 24 hours, killing 4 people and injuring dozens more. The bombing seemed to target mainly tourist centres of Hua Hin, Phuket, Phang-Nga, Surat Thani, and Trang.
Read moreToday marks the auspicious 84th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand. And since 1976, the nation has also been celebrating Mother’s Day on 12 August in honour of Her Majesty – she being the symbolic ‘mother’ to Thai people. Nalandians felicitate the Royal Family and people of Thailand on this blessed occasion. We also wish our Thai friends a gratifying celebration of Mother’s Day. Sotthi.
Read moreOn this auspicious 70th anniversary of the reign of His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, we would like to wish His Majesty the King and members of the Thai royalty long lives, good health, peace and happiness. We felicitate the friendly people of Thailand on this important occasion of joy and celebration, with boundless thoughts of Mettā and Muditā, from all of us at Nalanda Malaysia.
Read moreAuthorities in Thailand today took the drastic action of closing a popular island in the Andaman Sea to tourists. Known for its pristine beaches and fabulous diving, Koh Tachai is part of the Similan Archipelago not far from Phuket. It has been designated a national park. Below is a citation from a CNN news article:
Read moreToday marks the 88th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia conveys our best wishes to His Majesty, the Royal Family, and the people of Thailand on this auspicious occasion.
Read more17 June marks the birth anniversary of Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhaddo – one of the greatest Dhamma teachers of the modern era. We humbly pay tribute to Ajahn Chah’s immense contributions and wise teachings that have continued to guide thousands of people along the path of Dhamma.
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