On 13 March 2020, the Prime Minister’s office issued a special address to Malaysians on the current situation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Based on the Ministry of Health’s advice, we are temporarily suspending all programmes at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani, as well as at all Nalanda branch libraries. This suspension has taken effect from 6.00PM on Sunday, 15 March 2020, and for an indefinite period.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 March, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch gathered for their 7th AGM. The meeting at NEO Centre in SP was well attended by members, who discussed the Society’s development in 2019 and the plans for the coming year. The meeting was joined by Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow, and Honorary Secretary Sis. Santi Cheang.
Read moreNalanda is publishing a book to pay tribute to the late Venerable Dhammavuddho, who passed away on 22 December 2019. The 160-page book will be published in time for his 100th Day Memorial Service later this month. The national-level Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 21 March at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul; and another service will be held on Sunday, 22 March at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang.
Read moreNalanda celebrates and pays tribute to the pivotal role of women in all aspects of human and societal development. Whether as a mother, teacher, daughter or sister, women are able to deeply influence their loved ones and have the potential to inspire change for the well-being of many.
Read moreToday marks the 6th year of MH 370’s disappearance, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. Family and friends of those lost are still in anguish over not knowing the actual fate of their loved ones.
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Around the world, people and animals are feeling the heat of global warming, and suffering from the effects of large-scale environmental destruction and degradation. Worldwide, a staggering 29,000 trees are cut down every minute! That’s 1.7 million trees in an hour, or 41 million trees destroyed in just a single day!
Read moreOn Saturday 29 February, Nalanda leaders and members raised the Buddhist Flag at Wisdom Park for the first time ever. A universal symbol of Buddhist faith, the colours on the flag exemplify Buddhist ideals, and the timeless truth of Dhamma.
Read moreOn Sunday 16 February, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted its first Members’ Day of the year after the weekly Youth Sunday Service. Members gathered to discuss how they can deliver this year’s planned programmes in a relevant and interesting way for their peers.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 February, Bro. Ananda Fong delivered a Dhamma talk on ‘Saddhā in Buddha-Dhamma’. ‘Saddhā’, a Pāli word, refers to faith or confidence in the Three Jewels. We develop this confidence by learning what the Buddha taught and more importantly, by applying the teachings and values in our daily lives.
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