Group photo of Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera (back row, 4th from right) with the other Indonesian monks and nuns.

From 6 to 9 December, Nalanda hosted a monastic entourage from Indonesia as part of a larger group who stayed in Nalanda Centre for an Asubha workshop organised by the Academy of Silent Mentor and Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. The entourage was led by Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and included 5 other bhikkhus (monks), 2 sameneras (novice monks), and 6 sayalays (10-preceptor nuns).

After the larger group had returned to their respective monasteries, Nalanda continued to host the Indonesian entourage for dāna, a tour of Nalanda Centre, as well as bringing them to visit Dhamma Earth Kuala Lumpur, Semenyih and Dhammavijaya Meditation Centre, Dengkil. Before sending the group off to catch their respective flights, Nalanda members and volunteers also formally asked for forgiveness for any wrong-doings that may have been done intentionally or unintentionally.

Meal-offerings to the Sangha members.

Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera leading devotees in morning chanting and administering the Five Precepts.

Devotees participating in the morning chanting mindfully.

We thank Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and the other monastics for giving Nalanda this opportunity to host and serve Sangha members. We wish them the best conditions for their spiritual cultivation.

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Bro. Ajita Lim leading the Sangha members on tour of Nalanda Centre and introducing Nalanda’s educational approaches.

Fascinated by the completed Tipitaka collection at Pustaka Nalanda.

Visit to Dhamma Earth Kuala Lumpur in Semenyih and paying respects to Ven. Raṭṭhapāla.

Visit to Dhammavijaya Meditation Centre in Dengkil and paying respects to Sayadaw U Sīlācāra.

Group photo at the Asubha Workshop in Xiao En Memorial Centre.

Group photo of all participating Sangha members at the Asubha Workshop with the doctors from Academy of Silent Mentors.