Nalanda Centre is hosting Venerable Ayya Dhammanandī from 18 to 20 November. Hailing from Singapore, Ayya Dhammanandī is currently studying at the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University in Yangon and is an avid meditator. We invite everyone to offer her breakfast dāna at 7.00am and lunch dāna at 11.00am, on 19 and 20 November. You may bring along vegetarian food or fruits to offer her. All are welcome!
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On Sunday 2 September, Achariya Tan Siang Chye gave a Dhamma sharing on how to achieve unity and harmony within the community. The ‘Sangha’ as one of the ‘Three Jewels’ is the four-fold community envisioned by the Buddha – consisting of the Bhikkhu Sangha (monks), Bhikkhuni Sangha (nuns), Upasakā (laymen) and Upasikā (laywomen). A practitioner of virtue and concentration seeking to develop wisdom can be a member of this spiritual community.
Read moreWe invite you to join us in observing the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre on Sunday, 19 November. This is an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind.
Read moreA powerful earthquake shook the border region in Kermanshah Province of Iran and Iraq’s Kurdish region on Sunday 12 November, causing at least 500 deaths and more than 8,000 injuries. The earthquake was measured at 7.3 on the Richter Scale, and is the deadliest so far in 2017.
Read moreThe school holiday season is here again. If you are looking for opportunities for your child(ren) to learn and experience Dhamma, consider registering them in one of Nalanda’s learning camps in November and December.
Read more‘Nalanda House’ was formally handed over to the appointed contractors on 9 September. Demolition of the building began on 19 September and took 3 weeks to complete. The old foundation was also dug up in order for piling work to commence.
Read moreTheravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM) and Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) are jointly coordinating a flood relief campaign to collect donations to assist victims of the ongoing flooding in Penang and Kedah. The flood is the most serious to have hit the northern states in decades.
Read moreExcellent news for the Buddhist community in Malaysia! We are pleased to inform you that Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro will give a Dhamma talk at Nalanda Centre this Friday evening, starting 8.00pm.
Read moreMembers of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia registered at Sri Serdang headquarters are requested to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting (E.G.M.) to discuss proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Society’s development plans. Official notice to members have been sent out on 27 October 2017. We look forward to welcoming all members back to our ‘spiritual home’ at Nalanda Centre to chart our future together. Thank you.
Read moreOn Friday 29 September, a group of 20 blessed Nalandians from Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch led by founder Bro. Tan visited Vihāra Buddha Gotama (VBG) in Temoh, Perak. The group was warmly welcomed by abbot of VBG, Venerable Dhammavuddho Mahāthera and other resident monks there.
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