Saturday 15 March – we extend our thanks to Bro. Benny for his candid sharing.

On Saturday 15 March, Nalanda members and volunteers commenced the observance of Patron’s Day with Bro. Benny Liow, with his reflections and sharings on the book he edited “K. Sri Dhammananda – A Pictorial Retrospect”. Heartfelt stories of his time with Ven. Dhammananda, our late Spiritual Advisor brought participants closer to the multitude of contributions that Ven. Dhammananda had brought to Buddhism in Malaysia.

Continuing the observance on Sunday 16 March, Bro. Tan Siang Chye who also learned directly from Ven. Dhammananda, spurred devotees in their practice to walk the Dhamma path by deepening respect and reverence of the multitude of benefactors and their contributions that have brought a positive impact to our personal lives as well as to the prolongation of the Buddha’s teachings.

Sunday 16 March – Bro. Siang Chye sharing his personal experiences learning with the late venerable monk.

Sunday 16 March – Sis. Buddhini Tan, President, delivering her message to devotees.

Saturday 15 March – the Meet the Author session with Bro. Benny was hosted by Sis. Buddhini.

This year’s observation culminated on Tuesday 18 March, with members and devotees paying homage at the memorial stupa of our late Spiritual Advisor at the Buddhist Mahā Vihara in Brickfields and dedicating merits to all benefactors past and present for their support of holistic Buddhist education. May the Buddha-Sāsana long endure. Sadhu anumodana!

Saturday 15 March – with much gratitude, celebrating Bro. Benny’s birthday.

Sunday 16 March – starting the service with morning chanting.

Tuesday 18 March – Achariya Abhivadana at Nalanda Centre before heading to BMV.

Tuesday 18 March – Paying tribute at the memorial stupa.

Tuesday 18 March – Offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at BMV.

Tuesday 18 March – Bro. Tan Siang Chye sharing words of advice to members after the lunch dana.