Namo Buddhaya! This year’s Buddha Day commemoration at Nalanda will be from 10 to 18 May with a host of Dhamma learning and devotional programmes.  The theme for Buddha Day B.E. 2569 is ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’, and we invite you to come explore how we can develop our wisdom and compassion for our own spiritual progress and at the same time to benefit our loved ones, our social circle and the wider community.  The programmes lined up are :

‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop

Saturday, 10 May | 8am – 7pm

Conducted by Āyasmā Aggacitta for participants to investigate what the suttas say about the nature and development of jhānas as part of a comprehensive, sequential scheme of training.  This workshop is for pre-registered participants.

Buddha Day Eve Morning Service

Sunday, 11 May | 9am – 12pm

On the eve of Buddha Day, join us for the Morning Service at 8am, featuring a Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy on the significance of Buddha Day, followed by offering of lunch dāna to Sangha members.

Buddha Day

Tuesday, 12 May | 7am – 10pm

7.00am – Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in Sri Serdang.

9.00am – Buddha Pūja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye.

11.30am – Offering of Lunch dāna to the Sangha, followed by lunch for 8-preceptees and devotees

1.00pm – Film Screening

5.30pm – Mass Food Offering to devotees and the community.

7.30pm – Heritage Procession, a unique cultural and spiritual experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan by traditionally dressed devotees, to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs. This will be followed by Dhamma Appreciation Night, hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School and Nalanda Youth Centre.

Young Working Adults Forum

Tuesday, 13 May | 8pm – 10pm

We invite young working adults of ages 23 to 35 to come and learn from seasoned corporate and professionals on fostering harmony at work. Register here now.

Group Meditation & Dhamma teaching by Luang Por Dumrong

Wednesday, 14 May | 8.30pm – 10.00pm

Luang Por Dumrong, who trained under Ajahn Chah since 1971, will be leading the guided meditation session followed by a Dhamma teaching.

Group Meditation & Dhamma talk in Mandarin at NEO Centre in Happy Garden

Thursday, 15 May | 8pm – 10pm

Pindacāra at Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan

Saturday, 17 May | 8.30am – 10.00am

Nalanda Youth Centre will host this Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme to reach out to the local community with the opportunity to do a wholesome deed and cultivate generosity.

Peace Walk at NEO Centre, Happy Garden

Saturday, 17 May | 6pm – 10pm

Join the Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’ in Happy Garden, organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch. The programme will commence at 6pm with light refreshments followed by a Dhamma talk at 6.30pm. The serene ‘Peace Walk’ around the housing community will start at 7.30pm.

Dhamma talk in Mandarin

Sunday, 18 May | 9am – 12pm

Join us for the Morning Service and Dhamma Talk in Mandarin by Bro. Aggaphala Yap on ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’.

Film Screening 

Sunday, 18 May | 1.00pm – 3.30pm

Blood Donation

Sunday, 18 May | 10am – 4pm

Join the Blood Donation Drive, a wholesome deed one can perform this Wesak. Please register at this link to book a suitable slot.

Exhibitions

10 – 18 May | 10am – 4pm

‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition

This annual exhibition prepared by Nalanda Dhamma school facilitators and students illustrate messages of the Dhamma through visual and interactive presentations.

Wisdom Park Exhibition

Get the latest progress updates on this integrated education facility, equipped for the development of competent Dhamma teachers and leaders.