Refers to visiting (notable) individuals or groups to Nalanda, either formal (organised) or informal (impromptu).
On Saturday 20 December, 18 members from Central Kedah Buddhist Association paid a visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. They were warmly welcome and hosted by Director of Nalanda Centre, Sis. Nandini and Nalandian officers. The group was brought on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Nalanda Youth Centre. Our Kedahan visitors were impressed with the peaceful ambience and colourful design of the Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 7 December, students from the International Medical University (IMU) in Bukit Jalil paid a visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. They were warmly received and hosted by Nalandian youths. The group spent 4 hours touring the facilities including Nalanda Youth Centre, Youth Library, and the Main Reference Library.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 November, 8 members from 3 Buddhist organisations in Kedah – Young Buddhist Association Malaysia (Kedah Liaison Committee), Gurun Buddhist Association and Guar Chempedak Buddhist Society – made a study visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The visitors participated in the pūja and chanting at our Service Sunday; after which they were brought on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Nalanda Youth Centre. Our Kedahan visitors were impressed with the peaceful ambience and functionality of the Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 November, just days after the visit by 90 Firefly Mission members, Nalanda was again honoured by the presence of another Singaporean group – a party of 40 cheerful Buddhist Fellowship (BF) members. Led by its Deputy President Bro. Jerry Ong, the group was in Kuala Lumpur to watch “Xuan Zang – Journey to the West” musical.
Read moreOn Saturday 1 November, a group of 38 students and 2 teachers from the Buddhist Society of Keat Hwa Secondary School in Alor Star, made a half-day visit to Nalanda Centre. They were warmly received by Nalandians, and thereafter everyone joyfully listened to a Dhamma sharing by Sis. Nandini Tan.
Read moreOn Wednesday 29 October, Nalandian officers warmly welcomed Venerables Ayya Aggavatī and Ayya Cālā to Nalanda Centre for a familiarization visit. Ven. (Sayalay) Cālā, a Malaysian ordained in the Burmese tradition, and Ven. (Sayalay) Aggavatī, a Burmese nun, are both studying at the International Theravada University in Yangon.
Read moreOn Monday 27 October, 90 members of Firefly Mission and Singaporean devotees came to Nalanda Centre for a ‘homecoming’ visit. Despite it being a working day, many Nalandians took time off to accord them a warm and fitting welcome!
Read moreYesterday, 90 members of Firefly Mission and Singaporean devotees descended upon Nalanda Centre for a wonderful visit and ‘reunion’ with Nalandians. We had a great time renewing ties and making new friends, while glowing with friendship and camaraderie in Dhamma. Thanks to Firefly Mission for visiting us and brightening up everywhere you go! Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 October, Ven. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero, Abbot of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Kuala Lumpur, dropped by for an impromptu visit to the Nalanda Centre annex building under renovation. The venerable had come from an earlier Nalanda Pindacāra Programme in nearby Seri Kembangan. He was warmly received upon arrival by Founder Bro. Tan and other officers.
Read moreOn Tuesday 23 September, Venerable Sujatha Thero, Abbot of Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple in Woodstock, Illinois, USA, came to Nalanda Centre on a familiarisation visit. He was accompanied by Venerables Indarathana and Srirathana. The visiting Sangha members were warmly received by Nalandian officers including host Bro. Pee Che Yong, who brought the venerables on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Youth Centre.
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