Tan Chao Khun Samai’s presence in Taman OUG Market for Pindacāra was a great boon to the community there.

On Saturday 24 February, Nalanda was honoured to host Venerable Tan Chao Khun Samai for an alms-round on our monthly Pindacara route at Taman OUG morning market, a Dhamma Chat in Nalanda Community Centre, and a tour of Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  In just one day, Tan Chao Khun Samai made a mark on many members of the community through his teachings and benevolence in accepting offerings.

At the Nalanda Book Café Community Centre, Tan Chao Khun Samai gave a simple, practical and gradual teaching on the ‘Ovada Patimokkha’, the teaching of the Buddha to the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant bhikkhus that outline the Dhamma practice – “To abandon evil; cultivate virtues; and to purify one’s own mind”.  It was an especially significant occasion as Venerable’s visit coincided with the observance of Māgha Pūja Day.

Tan Chao Khun Samai administered the 3 Refuges and 5 Precepts to the congregation at Nalanda Book Cafe Community Centre.

We thank Venerable Tan Chao Khun Samai and Ven. Ajahn Sunthon for gracing our community with their presence and for teaching the precious Dhamma.  We wish Venerables the best of health, long life, happiness and peace.

Tan Chao Khun Samai spoke on the Ovada Patimokkha in conjunction with Magha Puja Day – Avoid evil, cultivate good, purify the mind.

Offering of lunch dāna to Tan Chao Khun Samai and Tan Ajahn Sunthon.

Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng and KL Branch Chairman Bro. Yong offering requisites to Venerables, and thanking them for their gracious presence and teachings.

Venerables also detoured to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang for a visit.

Tan Chao Khun Samai is especially interested in the suttas and was captivated by the Pāli Tipitaka in Roman Script available in Pustaka Nalanda, a royal gift from Thailand.

Portrait at the stone feature of Queen Maya Devi at Level 1 of Nalanda Centre.

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