Nalanda Buddhist Society extends our warmest wishes and respect to Venerable Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Thero on his 93rd birthday today. We wish Bhante a blessed birthday! May you live long in good health and spirit.
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic and long periods of lockdowns have severely impacted our lives and livelihoods. These conditions have led to rising levels of anxiety and depression, including a study that showed more than half of Malaysians experiencing mental health issues during the Movement Control Order. It is evident that how we direct our minds will determine how we can cope with these unprecedented times of uncertainty.
Read moreEach day, the rising number of Covid-19 cases and how it has impacted our lives and livelihood flood our newsfeed and daily conversations. The situation certainly is dire; almost 60 million people worldwide have been infected and over 1.4 million have succumbed to the virus in less than a year. The circumstances can have an overwhelming impact on our mental health if we are not mindful of our thoughts and react with negativity.
Read more‘Diwali’, or ‘Deepavali’, celebrates the symbolic victory of goodness over evil and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Hindu friends a “Joyous Diwali” filled with harmony and peace!
Read moreToday, 13 November is World Kindness Day, an occasion for us to celebrate one of the most significant and unifying human principles. This special celebration is devoted to the positive potential and ability of kindness to bring people together regardless of one's ethnicity, religion or culture.
Read moreAfter eleven months into the new decade, most of us would agree on one thing – our time ‘online’ has increased manifold compared to pre-pandemic days. We have glared into brightly lit screens to work, study, grocery-shop, learn Dhamma and even attend retreats. With patience, we distanced ourselves socially as needed to help break the chain of Covid-19 infections, but how do we ensure that we do not disconnect ourselves from our humanity?
Read moreNalanda members and devotees offer our warmest wishes to Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Adhikarana Nāyaka Thero on his birthday today. Ven. Saranankara has been serving the Buddhist community in Malaysia for more than 35 years now, benefitting and contributing towards the well-being of monks and laity alike.
Read moreThe statistics of mental stress worldwide since the Covid-19 pandemic started show results that are staggering, with manifold increases in reported cases of depression, domestic violence and anxiety. We can manage this better by being mindful of our thoughts and bringing them back to the present moment, whilst gently convincing our minds to not overthink.
Read moreOn 12 October, the National Security Council announced the re-enforcement of Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from 14 to 27 October. The precautionary measures to curb the recent surge of Covid-19 infections include the closure of all religious houses. As such, Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang will remain temporarily closed in adherence to the CMCO.
Read moreWith the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in the Klang Valley, Nalanda Centre in Serdang will be temporarily closed from Mondays to Saturdays, as a precautionary measure. We hope you and your loved ones stay safe, maintain a positive spirit, and have a tranquil mind amidst the challenges we face with this pandemic.
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