All kinds of preparations to celebrate Wesak.
This year’s Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda Buddhist Society will span a week from Saturday, 30 May to Sunday, 7 June. The Organising Committee led by Sis. Livin Leow and Sis. Loh Pei Qi began preparations two months ago, with working teams comprising members from across the Society’s learning divisions — bringing together devotees, youths, Dhamma School students, and volunteers in a spirit of unity and service.
Read moreToday, Wedneday May 27 is a public holiday and Nalanda Centre is abuzz with activities as the community came together for a day of meaningful service to prepare for the week-long Buddha Day Observance. The Sunday Morning Service team, Exhibition teams, Dhamma School facilitators and students, along with dedicated volunteers and youths offered their service to complete the special Exhibitions, rehearse performances, clean the Centre, finalise programmes and more.
Read moreWesak Full Moon falls next Sunday, 31 May! The Nalanda community has been joyfully preparing to welcome family and friends for the Buddha Day Observance programmes from 30 May to 7 June. Alongside the Heritage Procession, Dhamma Appreciation Night, Mass Food Offering, and inspiring Dhamma talks, visitors can also look forward to two special exhibitions — “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” and “Wisdom Park”.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 May, the Johor Bahru Branch Family Dhamma School joyfully resumed its sessions as children, parents, and facilitators gathered in preparation for the upcoming Buddha Day Observance, now just two weeks away. Guided by Sis. See Hui Shien and Sis. Saw Geik Cheok, students learned about the life of the Buddha, His Enlightenment, and His noble qualities.
Read moreIn just over two weeks’ time, Buddhists around the world will be celebrating Wesak or Buddha Day - a deeply significant occasion to honour and commemorate our Teacher, the Buddha. At Nalanda, this year’s Buddha Day observance week will be held from 30 May to 7 June. In preparation for this important celebration, the Buddha Day Working Committee recently came together to provide updates on progress, review plans, and fine-tune the programme arrangements.
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Read moreIn the past weeks, Nalanda members, devotees, volunteers, Dhamma School facilitators and students have been coming together to prepare for this year’s Buddha Day Observance. With a line-up of programmes over a week, everyone has been able to contribute their skills and many even developed new skills as they stepped up to help.
Read morePreparations are almost done for the Heritage Procession which starts at 7pm tonight at Nalanda Centre. We invite you to join us for this unique cultural experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia.
Read moreToday, Nalanda Centre has been humming with activity as members, devotees and students prepare for ‘Buddha Day’ celebrations. With just 2 days to go, the efforts of the past weeks are culminating in the host of programmes prepared specially for devotees to have a meaningful celebration.
Read moreLast Sunday 12 May, over 80 volunteers gathered at Nalanda Centre to prepare for Buddha Day. In the company of like-minded friends, volunteers were briefed on the significance of this observance, and how we can help the community have a meaningful and spiritual commemoration. They also got to know their team leaders and members better, and familiarised themselves with the programmes as well as their roles.
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