Learning, reflective, serene, and joyful – these are some of the feedback given by participants of Buddha Day B.E. 2567. This first full-fledged observance since the start of the pandemic, has made the lives of those who actively participated – its organisers, volunteers, devotees and visitors, more meaningful and grounded with the Buddha’s Teachings which are embedded within every programme.
Read moreIn just a few days, we will commemorate the most important event in the Buddhist calendar, the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment on the full-moon day of the Vesakha month. We joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda, with a host of programmes from Wednesday 3 May to Sunday 7 May. We look forward to welcome you to Nalanda Centre. All are welcome.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 December, Nalandians welcomed members of the Mahā Sangha, friends and devotees to the redeveloped Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur for its Officiating Ceremony.
Read moreLet us take a walk down memory lane of NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur to recollect its humble beginnings and how it had developed into a refuge for many Buddhists in its vicinity to learn, practice, and serve.
Read moreThe majestic ‘Nālandā Māha Vihāra’ was established during the Gupta Period in the 5th Century CE, in the city of Nalanda, where once the Buddha delivered the Kevatta Sutta and spoke about the ‘Miracle of Education’. This key learning institution was not just for Buddhist monastics, but also for students of secular subjects including medicine, mathematics and philosophy. At its peak, the university hosted over 10,000 students from all around the world, the most famous of which is Ven. Xuan Zang.
Read moreWe invite you to explore www.wesak.org.my, a website dedicated to the celebration of Wesak ‘Buddha Day’. You will find videos, articles, chanting recordings, and inspiring stories to help us understand more about the Buddha and His teachings. There is also a special ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition featuring on-line video presentations on the life of the Buddha by Nalanda Dhamma School.
Read moreWhile many people were homebound during the pandemic period, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and students utilised their time to read and reflect on the Dhammapada verses. They also learned video production skills and worked together virtually to produce meaningful videos based on the Buddha’s teachings. Each video comprises a simple yet meaningful message which we hope is valuable for your reflection.
Read moreIn the annual Nalanda Gimhāna Retreat, Nalandians are encouraged to deepen our understanding and cultivation of Dhamma. Watch this video to learn more about this seven-week retreat which starts today.
Read moreNalanda Junior Dhamma School presents to you “The Buddha and Me”, a video by our young students relating their own experiences in learning Dhamma. We invite you to watch this heart-warming production of their candid responses on what they know about the Buddha and how they put His Teachings into practice.
Read moreNalanda Dhamma School’s “Buddha Jayanti” Exhibition is back online with the sequel ‘Happy Mind Happy Life 2’! Organised every year in conjunction with ‘Buddha Day’, this year’s exhibition at features a collection of ‘stop-motion’ animations to engage children and teenagers in learning and reflecting on Dhamma.
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