This weekend, over 300 members, devotees and volunteers will be joining a host of Dhamma programmes at Nalanda. We invite you and your loved ones to come and join us to spend a meaningful and spiritual weekend with good friends.
Read moreToday marks the start of Ramadhan fasting month for Muslims around the world. Fasting, one of the five pillars of Islamic faith, means more than not consuming food and drinks during the day. This practice is a way to cleanse the mind from sensual desires and worldly cravings; it is a time of spiritual reflection for the purpose of purifying oneself. We wish our Muslim friends “Selamat Berpuasa”.
Read moreJust yesterday, over 35 yogis and volunteers completed the Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Gavesi held from 1 to 10 March at Wisdom Park. Yogis were guided by venerable sir in 10 days of intensive practice, starting with clear instructions, daily Dhamma talks and personal interviews.
Read moreThe Buddha said, “If you knew, as I do, the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing some of it.”, and through His own actions and teachings, the Buddha taught for us to understand the virtue of generosity which gives rise to inner joy. Dana (giving) is also a form of kindness and compassion practice motivated by unconditional caring for another.
Read moreJust this morning, Saturday 9 March, members of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held their 11th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre in Happy Garden, joined by Nalanda President Sis. Buddhini Tan, Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng, Honorary Treasurer Sis. Lim Kah Hong and KL Branch Coordinator Bro. Lee Kong Foo.
Read moreNalanda 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 often shape and uphold values which influences a community to unite and develop the potential to inspire change for the well-being of many.
Read moreToday, 8 March 2024, marks the disappearance of MH370 exactly a decade ago. The ill-fated plane which carried 239 people bound for Beijing, vanished from radar screens after taking off from Kuala Lumpur. This flight never arrived, after its last message – “Good night, Malaysian three seven zero.”
Read moreWe are happy to announce that the ‘Pindacāra’ programme in Seri Kembangan will resume next Saturday 16 March at the Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat. This programme was started in 2012 and had continued at OUG and Happy Garden markets (every first Saturday of the month) after the pandemic lock-downs; the ‘Pindacāra’ at Seri Kembangan was put on hold due to the closure of the open-air market here.
Read moreFrom 29 February to 3 March, 70 students and facilitators from Nalanda Dhamma School spent the school holidays at Nalanda Centre to learn Dhamma and strengthen their bonds with spiritual friends. Over the four-days, students went through an orientation with the theme “Welcome to Dhamma with Spiritual Friends”.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 February, members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered for their 11th Annual General Meeting joyfully at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru. The meeting was also attended by the Nalanda President Sis. Buddhinī Tan, Honorary Secretary Sis. Livin Leow and Assistant Secretary Sis. Santī Cheang.
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