Refers to visiting (notable) individuals or groups to Nalanda, either formal (organised) or informal (impromptu).
On Sunday 2 February, Nalandians welcomed a group of 15 Sangha members to Nalanda Centre to learn about Buddhist educational efforts in Malaysia. 12 of the young monks are currently undertaking higher studies in subjects including Pali, Buddhist philosophy and psychology in Sri Lanka. They were invited to Malaysia on a study tour courtesy of Venerable Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero of Sentul Temple.
Read moreFrom 28 to 30 December 2019, Nalandians were very happy to host Venerable Thitañana, founder of the Estonian Therāvadā Sangha, the Venerable Thitamedha, and nine youths from the Baltic country at Nalanda Centre for an exchange programme. The group had also visited other Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore to learn about Asian culture and the Buddhist way of life.
Read moreToday 28 December, Nalandians welcomed Ven. Thitañana, founder of Estonian Theravada Sangha, Ven. Thitamedha and nine youths from Estonia to Nalanda Centre. Ven Thitañana is leading the group around Asia as part of the cultural trip organised by the Estonian Theravada Sangha to introduce them to Asian cultures and the Buddhist way of life. We wish them a fruitful learning journey and a safe trip.
Read moreOn 26 October, over 90 members of Firefly Mission Singapore, led by their President Dr. Ng Yee Kong, visited Wisdom Park to learn more about the educational facility and how they can support this noble project.
Read moreAs the happiness and satisfaction lingers on days after Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2019 for our organisers and volunteers, we invited friends and family to share their memorable snapshots at the Fun Fair on our Facebook page. We post their photos below, as joyful moments are indeed to be shared!
Read moreOn 12 February, we hosted 12 venerable monks visiting Malaysia from Sri Lanka. Led by Venerable Nandaloka Thero, the venerables toured Nalanda Centre and K. Sri Dhammananda Centre. They were also introduced to the objectives of Wisdom Park at the exhibition gallery.
Read moreOn 23 January, Nalanda Centre hosted friends visiting us for the first time from Vihara Dhamma Mulia, Batam. Warmly welcomed by Sis. Nandini Tan and Nalanda officers, they were brought on a tour around Nalanda Centre, K. Sri Dhammananda Centre and Wisdom Park Exhibition.
Read moreOn 20 January, Nalandians were honoured to host friends from Dhammajata Vihara, Pulau Pinang, led by their Abbot, Venerable Dhammasiri. The Society’s President Sis. Ong Ah Mooi, Deputy President Bro. Ng Chin Teck and 36 members accompanied Venerable Dhammasiri on this visit to the Klang Valley.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 December 2018, Nalanda Centre warmly welcomed 10 members of Seck Kia Eenh (SKE) Temple, a long-standing Buddhist association in Melaka with a heritage that dates back to 1920. The group, led by the Temple’s President, Associate Professor Tan Kim See, was on a day-trip to visit several Buddhist centres around Klang Valley.
Read moreOn 20 November 2018, Nalanda hosted 17 members of Buddhist Business Network (BBN) led by their President, Bro. Lee Kian Hong at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. After a warm welcome by Nalandian officers, the group was brought on a tour of Nalanda Centre and the recently launched K. Sri Dhammananda Centre by host Bro. Charlie Teng.
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