Nalanda founder Bro. Tan will be giving a special lecture on “Pāli Language & Literature” this Friday at the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) Headquarters in Taman Mayang, Petaling Jaya. The talk is organised by Universiti Malaya Buddhist group.
Read moreLeading Malaysian paper ‘The Star’ yesterday headlined the news on controversial guidelines regarding the construction of non-Muslim places of worship, which came into effect this January in Selangor. Predictably, the introduction of such unfair and discriminatory rules, and in such a stealthy and sudden fashion without adequate consultation with affected communities, has upset a great number of non-Muslims throughout the country.
Read moreNalanda is organising e-Run 2017 on Sunday, 16 April to raise funds for community education. Since 2003, we have been offering free Dhamma courses and programmes to the public. Contributions are vital to sustain our operations and to improve our service quality. We therefore invite you and your loved ones to participate in e-Run 2017 to support our noble mission.
Read moreOn Sunday 26 February, Nalandians and devotees gathered at our spiritual home to observe the monthly ‘Samaggi Day’. Through a profound Dhamma teaching, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan led the congregation in exploring the question, ‘what lies beyond happiness?’
Read moreThe upcoming Nalanda e-Run on 16 April promises to be a multi-national, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious affair – with 1,500 participants from a dozen countries! This charity event aims to raise funds for holistic education that benefits the entire Malaysian community.
Read moreNalanda members held our first Members’ Day in 2017 on Saturday, 18 February to review the Society’s latest developments. Nalandians were briefed about major upcoming events including Nalanda e-Run on 16 April and the National Members’ Convention from 29 April to 1 May.
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On Sunday 5 February, Datuk Charlie Chia spoke about the importance of both worldly and spiritual wealth for lay people. He said that having the right measure in both kinds of wealth is important along one’s journey of cultivation.
Read moreTorrential rains that hit southern Colombia triggered a devastating mudslide in the city of Mocoa in the early hours of Friday 31 March, killing at least 250 people. The majority of victims were soundly asleep at home when the tragedy occurred.
Read moreIf you have not registered for e-Run 2017, register now! Please support this charity run which aims to raise funds for holistic education that benefits the entire Malaysian community.
Read moreOn Wednesday 18 January, after the weekly group meditation, the Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong was invited to give a Dhamma sharing on the Buddha’s eminent disciples.
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