We invite ALL volunteers of the recent Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda to join us for this week’s Sunday morning service, followed by a volunteer appreciation ceremony. The service begins at 9.00am with meditation, chanting, and a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan, followed by volunteers’ sharing and communal lunch. All are welcome!
Read moreOn Saturday 15 April, Nalandians again organised the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at the Jalan Besar market in Seri Kembangan to educate the public on proper ways to support the Buddhist monastic order.
Read moreToday is Teacher’s Day in Malaysia. Nalanda pays tribute to all good teachers – both spiritual and secular – for guiding your charges with compassion, wisdom, and integrity.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 39 was made available since early May at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang and NEO Centres in Johor Bahru, Sungai Petani, and Kuala Lumpur. This issue highlights Nalanda programmes in March and April, including the meaningful e-Run 2017 charity event.
Read moreToday, as we celebrate Mother’s Day in Malaysia (and in many other countries around the world), it is timely to recollect with gratitude our mothers’ compassion, kindness, and sacrifices over the years, borne out of unconditional love for us.
Read moreWe would like to thank all generous devotees who sponsored three booklets – “Kamma in Buddhism”, “Living in the Present”, and “Getting Started in Mindfulness with Breathing” – for printing and distribution this Wesak.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all volunteers, donors, supporters, and devotees who joined us in the recently concluded 4-day Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Observance from 7 to 10 May.
Read moreThis year, Selangor will again host a state-level Wesak celebration at the Section 14 Theatre, Shah Alam, on Saturday, 20 May. The celebration is organised by the State government and supported by Selangor Buddhist Development Council. It will showcase traditional and contemporary Buddhist cultural performances from Malaysia and neighbouring countries.
Read moreNalanda wishes all Buddhists throughout the world a joyful and peaceful ‘Buddha Day’. May good teachers continue to inspire us to discover the essence of Dhamma, so that more people follow the Noble Path to Liberation from suffering.
Read moreMessage from Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Team
“Honouring the Buddha as our Teacher and Refuge”
This week, we joyfully observe the most important date on the Buddhist calendar as we welcome the year 2561 of the Buddhist Era. It is a time to rejoice spiritually as we reflect with gratitude on how fortunate we are to have taken birth during a time when the Dhamma which was taught by the Sammā Saṃbuddha is still available. We are truly blessed to celebrate every ‘Buddha Day’.
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