To mother,
the giver of life,
the centre of my world when I was young,
a provider of nourishment and love,
a courageous shield for my safety,
a vigilant protector during my heedless moments,
a teacher and nurturer, a tireless helper,
a true friend in joy and sorrow,
the light of my heart:
This weekend, we shall be celebrating Mother’s Day where we pay tribute to their sacrifices and support over the years. Mothers are just like Earth in terms of their patient endurance and generosity in providing us with what we need to grow through life. Therefore, have you ever thought of honouring your mother and help Mother Earth at the same time?
Read moreNamo Buddhaya! Last night, we concluded the final official programme to celebrate Buddha Day B.E.2564 – the “Night of Togetherness in Dhamma”. We hope the programme was a fitting tribute to the Wesak theme, ‘Tranquility in the face of Uncertainty’.
Read moreThe highlight of today’s Buddha Day celebration is the “Night of Togetherness” at 8.30pm this evening. The programme features a special message and teaching by Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro, blessings by Venerable Sri Saranankara, and a Dhamma Talk by Nalanda founder, Bro Tan.
Read moreNamo Buddhaya! Due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by Covid-19 pandemic that precluded large gatherings for ‘Buddha Day’ this year, Nalanda Buddhist Society has specially prepared a series of on-line programmes on 6 and 7 May to celebrate this spiritual occasion. We joyfully invite everyone to participate in these learning opportunities where respected Dhamma speakers will be speaking on topics revolving around the ‘Buddha Day’ theme – “Tranquility in the face of Uncertainty”.
Read moreTranquility in the face of Uncertainty
Message by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Committee
On behalf of Nalanda Buddhist Society, I would like to pay tribute to all venerable Sangha members, Dhamma teachers, Buddhist community leaders, and benefactors of the Buddha-Sāsana everywhere.
Read moreThe Buddha’s teaching is centred upon understanding suffering and overcoming it. For this ‘Buddha Day’, Nalanda Dhamma School students came up with a creative “virtual exhibition” using Doodle Art targeted at children and teenagers. Themed “Happy Mind Happy Life”, the exhibition aims to promote mental well-being, and offer tips on how to develop our minds to a healthier state.
Read moreVesakhā full-moon is the auspicious ‘Buddha Day’ which commemorates three important events in the Life of our Great Teacher – His birth in the year 623 BCE; His Enlightenment in 588 BCE; and His Parinibbāna in 543 BCE. ‘Buddha Day’ on 7 May 2020 also marks the beginning of a new Buddhist Year, or more commonly expressed as Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2564. But how exactly do you derive the Year 2564?
Read moreWe are very grateful to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to ‘Buddha Day’ 2020 Celebration. Please visit www.wesak.org.my
Read moreIn the past, devotees would hang colourful Buddhist flags around temples as Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ was approaching. This year, under the shadows of a pandemic and the national lock-down, celebrations will undoubtedly be very subdued. Buddhist centres are not putting up the flags because religious gatherings are still not allowed this month in Malaysia.
Read more