Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a joyous celebration of ‘Aidilfitri’ this first day of Syawal. May the fasting, sacrifices and reflections of the past month bring you much Peace. We wish you and your loved ones harmonious and joyous reunions. Salam Aidilfitri.
Read more‘Dhammayatra’ is a spiritual pilgrimage to retrace the path taken by our Enlightened Teacher 2,600 years ago, and to discover the timeless beauty and efficacy of His marvellous teachings. We invite you to join us on Friday 5 May 8pm, for a special screening of the documentary film ‘Dhammayatra - A Journey of Self-Discovery’ (Mandarin with English subtitles), as part of Buddha Day Observance.
Read moreThe Buddha Day Heritage Procession at Nalanda is a unique cultural experience for the whole community to gather for a spiritual experience. It is the only Heritage Procession in Malaysia where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia carried by traditionally-dressed devotees.
Read moreToday is the New-moon day of the holy Vesakhā Month. On these Uposatha (observance) days, the laity devote themselves to a day of restraint, meditation and cultivation of mindfulness. Some may observe the Eight Precepts and listen to or read Dhamma teachings attentively.
Read moreThe ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition is one of the highlights of Nalanda’s Wesak Observance. From handcrafted exhibits to photographs, messages of the Dhamma are illustrated through visual presentations to stimulate reflection from the viewer’s perspective.
Read moreA Mass Food Offering for the public will be held on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, 4 May, from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Every year, devotees bring along food to share and serve the public out of generosity and humility. We rejoice in knowing that many who received food years ago are now offering food to the public in return! Sharing blessings and working together in harmony, this mass food offering is also a wonderful opportunity to cultivate ourselves spiritually.
Read moreThe Dhammapada is among the best-known and most-loved of Buddhist texts. Consisting 423 verses spoken by the Buddha on 300 different occasions, the Dhammapada is truly worthy of veneration, and thus explains its ensuing popularity.
Read moreFrom 5 – 8 April, 8 Nalanda leaders from the Management and Education divisions had the privilege and honour of visiting four Kruba Ajahns in Thailand – Ajahn Jayasaro, Ajahn Nyanadhammo, Luang Por Ganha, and Luang Por Piak.
Read moreWe welcome all ‘Buddha Day’ volunteers to attend the Volunteer Briefing at 1pm this Sunday 16 April, at Nalanda Centre. The briefing includes an introduction to the Buddha Day programmes from 3 to 7 May, and a familiarisation of your roles with the team leads. We thank you in advance for stepping forward to play a part in this auspicious event and wish you happy service!
Read moreWarmest greetings of mettā! ‘Buddha Day’ is just three weeks away and we invite you and your loved ones to join us to commemorate the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment with five days of educational and spiritual programmes.
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