Nalanda’s popular annual Family Fun Fair in Sri Serdang returns on Sunday, 5 August 2018! This year, we aim to raise funds to construct ‘Wisdom Park’ – a campus to train future Buddhist teachers and leaders who are integral to the development of Malaysian Buddhism.
Read moreAt the recent ‘Buddha Day’ celebrations, two Selangor State Assemblymen joined thousands of devotees to pay respects to the Three Jewels at Nalanda Centre. State Assemblyman for Seri Kembangan Yang Berhormat Ean Yong Hian Wah and Assemblyman for Kinrara Yang Berhormat Ng Sze Han came with their young families to participate in the annual Heritage Procession around Sri Serdang.
Read moreOn Sunday 3 June, the Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) had our 34th monthly meeting at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang. The meeting discussed construction progress of Phase 1A, as well as the launch of Phases 1B and 1C. Committee members usually take turns to chair our meetings, and this time around, it was ably chaired by Bro. Chuan Ze Wen.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 June, Nalanda founder Bro.Tan, Chairman of Education Committee Achariya Vijaya, and several Nalanda members attended the funeral service for the late Datuk Kenny Chan at Seck Kia Eenh Temple, Melaka.
Read moreToday marks the 100th birth anniversary of the late Luang Por Chah Subhaddo (17 June 1918 – 16 January 1992) – one of the best known teachers of the Thai forest monastic tradition in modern times. Simply and better known to the world as Ajahn Chah, he was seen as the personification of Buddhist monastic discipline, meditative spirit, and profound wisdom.
Read moreFathers are often the unsung heroes of our lives. They work hard to provide for the family and to protect us from harm. If we are able to achieve much in life, it is undoubtedly their contribution that has enabled us to do so. On this special weekend, we wish them “Happy Father’s Day”! May they live long healthily and happily.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a joyous celebration on the arrival of Syawal tomorrow. May the fasting and sacrifices you have made over the past month bring you much Peace.
Read moreThe Buddha referred to his disciples as the “Four-fold Assembly” – the gatherings of ‘bhikkhū’ (monks), ‘bhikkhunī’ (nuns), ‘upasakā’ (laymen), and ‘upasikā’ (laywomen). In the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta, the Buddha famously said that He would not pass away until the “Four-fold Assembly” is well-established in the learning and practice of Dhamma, and proficient in propagating His Sublime Teachings.
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of our Dhamma comrade, Datuk Kenny Chan of Seck Kia Eenh Melaka, on Tuesday, 12 June. Nalanda founder Bro.Tan, Education Committee Chairman Achariya S. Vijaya, the Board of Management and members of Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to convey our deepest condolences to Sis. Fern Loo and her family on the demise of Datuk Kenny.
Read moreFor seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment on Wesak full-moon in May, He contemplated on the Dhamma with His perfectly clear faculty of comprehension. Then, He travelled for seven days from Uruvela to Sarnath, where He preached the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta on Asalha Day, the full-moon in July.
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