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.
Read moreIn 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!
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreTwo 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.
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreToday, 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.
Read moreJust 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.
Read moreOn 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’.
Read moreCome 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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