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.
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.
Read moreOn the morning of Sunday 11 May, Nalanda members and devotees came together for the Buddha Day Eve Service to prepare in spirit and mind to welcome and celebrate Buddha Day. Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy gave a Dhamma talk on the significance of Wesak, for devotees to gain a better understanding on why and how we can observe Wesak meaningfully.
Read moreYesterday, on the full-moon day of Vesākha, over 2000 devotees friends from the Buddhist community joined the day-long celebration of Buddha Day at Nalanda Centre. Many reunited with old friends and many more made new friends as the community from near and far gathered to honour the Buddha.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition has just been launched this morning and we invite you to come and view the exhibitions prepared by Nalanda Dhamma School. The Buddha Jayanti Exhibition is a special highlight of Wesak Observance to share the Buddha’s teachings in creative ways.
Read moreCatch this special production of Angulimala and his remarkable story of transformation tonight at 8.30pm after the iconic Heritage Procession at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn this sacred Full-moon day of Vesakhā in the Buddhist Era 2569, Buddha Day 2025, Buddhists across the world gather in reverence and devotion to commemorate the birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana of the Blessed One, Gautama Buddha. With profound joy and unwavering conviction, we reflect upon his boundless wisdom and infinite compassion, which continue to illuminate the path of countless beings.
Read moreWe hope this series on the importance of Wesak has given you a better understanding of this auspicious observance. Let us pay tribute to the Buddha who had realised the Four Noble Truths and taught us the way to end suffering through the Noble Eightfold Path, to attain the highest contentment, peace and happiness.
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