Refers to visiting (notable) individuals or groups to Nalanda, either formal (organised) or informal (impromptu).
On Wednesday 19 November, we warmly welcomed Venerable U Uttam and Mr. Sabuj Barua from the Bangladesh Buddhist Heritage Research Institute (BBHRI). Venerable U Uttam serves as the Secretary General of BBHRI and Abbot of Misripara Seema Buddha Vihara, while Mr. Sabuj Barua is BBHRI’s Director. In their first visit to Nalanda, they were hosted by Bro. Yeo Disheng for a tour around the Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday 25 October, we welcomed 40 members of the ‘Fellowship of the Wise’ (FOW), to Wisdom Park for a visit of the educational campus. FOW is an active ageing programme formed by Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) in 2017 for senior citizens above 60, based on WHO's framework and the Dhammapada.
Read moreOn Wednesday 27 August, Nalanda was pleased to host a delegation from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), comprising professors and lecturers, along with visiting academics from Germany, Spain, Austria, and Albania under the Erasmus+ Project. The diverse group, representing different faiths and cultural backgrounds, made the occasion a truly meaningful opportunity for interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural exchange.
Read moreFrom 6 to 9 December, Nalanda hosted a monastic entourage from Indonesia as part of a larger group who stayed in Nalanda Centre for an Asubha workshop organised by the Academy of Silent Mentor and Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. The entourage was led by Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and included 5 other bhikkhus (monks), 2 sameneras (novice monks), and 6 sayalays (10-preceptor nuns).
Read moreThis morning, Nalanda youths and volunteers received participants of the “Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme (YEP)” who had travelled overnight from Ladakh. Joyful to meet new Dhamma friends, both Malaysians and Ladakhis are eager to learn together and also learn more about each other over the next 10 days, with the commencement of YEP today.
Read moreFriends from Firefly Mission Singapore have just set off from Kuala Kubu Bahru an hour ago, after spending the last three days in a joyful Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park. We rejoice in your learning spirit and wise reflections, and wish the group a safe trip as they journey on to the ‘kathina’ celebrations in Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. Sadhu!
Read moreOn 8 to 9 July, Nalanda members and volunteers joyfully welcomed members of the Buddhist community to Wisdom Park on its first ‘Open Day’. From small families to groups travelling in busses, volunteers gladly hosted Sangha members, Buddhist leaders, Dhamma speakers, benefactors, volunteers and devotees totaling more than 800 on guided tours throughout the two days.
Read moreOn Thursday 15 June, devotees sent off Ven. Alokavamsa and his entourage after a 3-week stay at Nalanda Centre. We thank Venerable for the bountiful opportunities to make meal-offerings, serve Sangha members, and have candid Dhamma discussions.
Read moreJust last weekend, Nalanda Centre was abuzz with activities to host members of the monastic Sangha from across Malaysia. Members and volunteers gathered joyously to welcome, serve and learn from the monks, one of the highest blessings as expounded by the Buddha – Samanānañ ca dassanam translated as ‘sight of the holy men’.
Read moreOn Tuesday 21 February, Nalanda leaders welcomed representatives from 大马佛教大学 Dharma Buddhist University (DBU), Bentong and Sekolah Tinggi Agama Buddha Nalanda, Indonesia to Nalanda Centre for a leadership exchange. On this maiden visit to Nalanda Centre, the group was brought on a building tour to learn about Buddhist history, culture and values that were embedded in its architecture and design.
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