Wesak 2025

3 June 2025

Sadhu anumodana to all Buddha Day volunteers

On Sunday 25 May, the Buddha Day Observance Organising Committee invited all volunteers back to Nalanda Centre for a Volunteer Appreciation & Luncheon, to extend our appreciation for their service. The 8-day observance was only made possible and seamless with the collective support of all our members and volunteers to plan over 13 programmes and tend to the participating community.

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30 May 2025

Honour to the Blessed One!

In this holy month of Vesākha from 10 to 18 May, the Buddhist community gathered daily at Nalanda Centre to honour the Buddha and His Enlightenment. Thank you for a blissful Buddha Day!

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27 May 2025

‘Peace Walk’ in serenity and harmony

On the evening of Saturday 17 May, members and devotees of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch gathered in good spirits and camaraderie for a ‘Peace Walk’ around Happy Garden to commemorate Buddha Day.  The walk was led by Ven. Siriwimala and Ven. Ratanasiri from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul.   Prior to this, light refreshments were served to the local community, with devotees generously offering food.

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26 May 2025

Heart-warming Wesak moments

Two weeks after the full-moon day of Wesak, we still rejoice in the community’s devotion, learning spirit and unity in observing Buddha Day at Nalanda.  These joyful moments were abundant and will stay long in our hearts helping us to build upon our foundation for spiritual progress. 

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22 May 2025

Happy Young Adults Forum on navigating changes with wisdom & strength

This year’s Buddha Day Observance programmes included a meaningful forum organised by Nalanda Youth Centre young working adults on Tuesday, 13 May.  The forum at Nalanda Centre brought together a panel of seasoned corporate leaders and Buddhist practitioners featuring Datuk Charlie Chia, Sis. Ng Beng Lean and Sis. Wendy Khaw.

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20 May 2025

Faith and devotion at Heritage Procession

On the evening of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community came together at Sri Serdang for the highlight of Wesak observance – the Heritage Procession. Continuing Emperor Asoka’s legacy, once a year, the Buddha-rupam was conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs, escorted by colourful parasols and followed closely by devotees holding candle-lights.

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18 May 2025

Our appreciation for a successful Blood Donation Drive

Today, Sunday 18 May, over 200 donors steadily streamed into Nalanda Centre to donate blood in support of the Blood Donation Drive, the finale to this year’s Buddha Day B.E. 2569 Observance. As donors streamed steadily in, volunteers gave their time and made sincere efforts to host and assist them as well as maintain a smooth and orderly flow. The doctors and nurses from the National Blood Bank (Pusat Darah Negara) also worked non-stop to serve the community.

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17 May 2025

Wesak state-level celebrations at Maha Karuna

Just this morning, Saturday 17 May, Nalanda leaders and volunteers joined the Buddhist community at the Selangor State-level Wesak celebrations hosted by Maha Karuna Buddhist Society in Elmina, Shah Alam. The state-level Wesak celebrations which was launched by the Selangor State Government on 20 April 2025, culminated in today’s gathering of Selangor State representatives, Sangha members, Buddhist community leaders and devotees.

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15 May 2025

Understanding wisdom and compassion on Buddha Day service

On the morning of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community at Nalanda gathered for the Buddha Day Service to commemorate the enlightenment of our Great Teacher, the Buddha. Bro. Tan Siang Chye, gave a Dhamma talk on this year’s theme ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’.

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15 May 2025

Peace Walk and Dhamma talk by Ach. S. Vijaya in Happy Garden

Come and join the Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’ this Saturday 17 May, at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre K.L. in Happy Garden. The programme features a Dhamma talk by Achariya S. Vijaya at 6.30pm, followed by the serene ‘Peace Walk’ around the housing community at 7.30pm.

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