Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ was joyfully observed over 3 days at NEO Centre Johor Bahru, beginning on Sunday, 11 May and ending on Tuesday, 13 May 2014. On Sunday, devotees and volunteers participated in the pūja, chanting and meditation to prepare themselves spiritually for Wesak Observance.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 May, Nalandians and devotees participated happily in our monthly Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at the Sri Petaling market and then at the Happy Garden morning market.
Read moreNalandians from outside the Klang Valley who are in Selangor to participate in the inaugural National Members’ Convention from 1 – 3 May took time to explore Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Early in the morning, everyone embarked on a “Heritage Walk” exploring the old streets of KL with its rich history and tapestry of peoples and cultures.
Read moreFollowing the inspiring first Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Members’ Day last month, the 2nd such training session was held on Saturday, 26 April in Gurun, Kedah. Founder Bro. Tan spoke about “Observance Days” – what they are and why they are celebrated. Among the three important annual Observance Days are ‘Buddha Day’ (Wesak Full-moon), ‘Dhamma Day’ (Asalha Full-moon), and ‘Sangha Day’.
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On 20 April, members and devotees of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered for Service Sunday with pūja, chanting and meditation. As ‘Buddha Day’ (Wesak Full-moon) is merely 3 weeks away, Nalandians and devotees worked together to put in place programmes to observe this sacred occasion.
Read more42 members of Buddhist Fellowship and Firefly Mission Singapore had an insightful 4-day tour to the northern states of Penang, Kedah and Perlis from 17 to 20 April 2014. The highlight of the study tour was a day-long visit to Bujang Valley guided by Bro Tan.
Read moreArticle by Muditā Chan | Photographs by Yap Yi An & Yap Kuan Yi.
Over the weekend, Nalandians and devotees in Johor Bahru came together for a time of bonding and Dhamma learning. On Saturday, 12 April members of Nalanda JB Branch had their first Members’ Day held at the NEO Centre in Taman Johor Jaya. Founder Bro. Tan was present to share on Buddhist culture, teachings and practice. Members had an interactive session and shared their reflections, in line with Nalanda’s 8 Core Values.
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At approximately 10.20pm last night (14 April), Nalanda Centre received an emergency call reporting that thick black smoke was billowing from the roof of NEO Centre in Happy Garden. Nalanda officers who had just finished the Uposatha Day Evening Service rushed to the scene 13km away at Taman Gembira, Kuala Lumpur to investigate.
Read moreNalanda Johor Bahru Branch recently hosted Ven. Kumāra Bhikkhu from Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary Taiping, from 7 to 10 April. On Tuesday 8 April, Ven. Kumāra gave a Mandarin Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB, with the title ‘如何面对负性思维和感受’ (“How to overcome negative thoughts and emotions” ). The talk was most relevant as nowadays people are stretched and stressed beyond limit by many commitments and engagements. The Shrine Hall was packed with devotees eager to enhance their well-being.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 April, Nalandians and devotees gathered at the Sri Petaling market for the first time there for the monthly Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) despite the early morning drizzle. We were honoured to have 3 venerables from the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple to participate in the alms-round.
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