This year, many Buddhist organisations in Malaysia have come together to jointly celebrate the birth centenary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thera (1918–2006), who was an inspiration to millions of Buddhists throughout the world, especially in Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.
Read moreNalandians celebrated ‘Dhamma Day’ – the full-moon day for the month of Asalha – on Friday, 27 July with a joyful air and spiritual fervour. Devotees were delighted to have the opportunity to preview the soon-to-be-completed K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, located just across the road from Nalanda Centre.
Read moreLast Sunday’s Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ was the biggest event we ever organised in Sri Serdang. An estimated 12,000 people participated in the Fair to help raise funds for ‘Wisdom Park’. We owe the success of this event to our wonderful team of tireless volunteers who numbered around 400 this year. Your dedication to community service and selfless spirit were simply amazing!
Read moreOn Sunday 5 August, a very strong earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale wreaked havoc on the Indonesian island of Lombok, near Bali. The death toll from the earthquake has risen past 347. Another 1,447 people were injured and 165,003 displaced.
Read moreOn 15 July, volunteers were mobilised to clean K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, which was at the final stages of completion. The spirited Nalandian team worked on Level 2 and Level 3 of the Centre, bearing vacuum-cleaners, brooms and mops to wipe away dust and debris.
Read moreNalanda Family Fun Fair 2018 concluded successfully on Sunday afternoon with amazing support from sponsors, stall operators, donors, volunteers, neighbours, and members of the public. Devotees and volunteers came from throughout Malaysia and even Singapore to support this wonderful event.
Read moreTomorrow – Sunday, 5 August – we will be hosting Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Sri Serdang, from 9am to 4pm. 160 stalls will be offering visitors a wide variety of food, beverages, household items, clothing, souvenirs, and more.
Read moreIn just 5 more days, we will be hosting the biggest annual event at Nalanda – ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Sri Serdang! It will be held on Sunday, 5 August 2018, from 9.00am to 4.00pm. 160 stalls will be offering visitors a wide variety of food, beverages, household items, clothing, souvenirs, and more. In 2017, the popular event attracted more than 10,000 visitors.
Read moreThe first of many open pavilions is taking shape at Wisdom Park across the field from the main Guest Lodge. The purpose of such pavilions (Pāli term: ‘Sāla’) is for small gatherings of teachers and students – to learn, meditate, rest and reflect on Dhamma.
Read moreIt is with deep respect and a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of Venerable Dr. Madewela Punnaji Māha Thero (born 26 November 1929) in Sri Lanka earlier today, 27 July 2018. Ven. Punnaji was a resident monk for more than a decade at the Buddhist Māha Vihāra in Kuala Lumpur. After the passing of the late abbot Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, Ven. Punnaji assumed many of the teaching duties there, where he established a following of students keen to learn Pāli suttantā.
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