Nalanda Buddhist Society

12 August 2016

Thailand hit by 11 bombs in 24 hours

From yesterday afternoon until this morning, suspected terrorists detonated 11 bombs in Southern Thailand within 24 hours, killing 4 people and injuring dozens more.  The bombing seemed to target mainly tourist centres of Hua Hin, Phuket, Phang-Nga, Surat Thani, and Trang.

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12 August 2016

Long Live Her Majesty

Today marks the auspicious 84th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand.  And since 1976, the nation has also been celebrating Mother’s Day on 12 August in honour of Her Majesty – she being the symbolic ‘mother’ to Thai people.  Nalandians felicitate the Royal Family and people of Thailand on this blessed occasion.  We also wish our Thai friends a gratifying celebration of Mother’s Day.  Sotthi.

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10 August 2016

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Vajiro

On Saturday 25 June, Nalandians were honoured to have Venerable Ajahn Vajiro leading our weekly meditation session and delivering a Dhamma talk.  Ajahn reminded us to live a life of wisdom by ‘knowing’ and ‘upholding’ the truth.  He also urged Dhamma practitioners to constantly develop happiness independent of conditions by cultivating a sense of contentment.

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9 August 2016

Happy National Day, Singapore

Today marks the Republic of Singapore’s 51st anniversary of independence.  Due to our long, common history, Malaysia and Singapore share so many peculiar attributes.  Our two countries’ past had been uniquely intertwined; and so is our future.  A thriving and prosperous Singapore is good for Malaysia, and vice versa.

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8 August 2016

‘Star TV’ reports on Family Fun Fair

The recently concluded Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ drew the attention of the local media for its scale, spirit, and unique grass-root involvement.  Today, Malaysia’s leading English daily ‘The Star’ reported on the event in its On-line page with a lovely short video clip.  Have a look at Star TV Report on 8 August .

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7 August 2016

Lecture on spread of Buddhism to Maritime Southeast Asia

On Thursday 2 June, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan was guest at a public lecture by Indian-American historian Professor Tansen Sen at Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur.  The special talk on “The Spread of Buddhism to Maritime Southeast Asia” was hosted by University of Malaya Sri Lankan Endowment Fund, and jointly organised by the UM Departments of History and Indian Studies.

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6 August 2016

Teaching by Sayadaw Nyanapurnik

On Wednesday 22 June, Nalanda Centre was very honoured to host senior Nepalese prelate Sayadaw Nyanapurnik Nāyaka Thera to deliver a Dhamma talk. Sayadaw Nyanapurnik is also a Pāli scholar and Vipassana teacher who has been actively developing Theravada Buddhism in Nepal over four decades. Sayadawgyi was accompanied to Nalanda Centre by Malaysian bhikkhu Venerable Gavesi and two Nepali sayalays.

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5 August 2016

In the spirit of humanity and goodwill

Half way across the world today, the XXXI Olympiad will showcase its Opening Ceremony at 7pm local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Every four years, some of the best athletes on Earth come together to compete in their chosen sports in amity and peace.  The true spirit of the Olympic Games is not about winning medals or glory for one’s race, but in promoting friendship across nations and peoples, as well as to unite humanity in sportsmanship and goodwill.

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2 August 2016

Dhamma talk at Seremban Sudhamma

On Saturday 23 July, Bro. Tan gave an uplifting Dhamma talk at Sudhamma Buddhist Society in Seremban.  It was his first visit and talk at Sudhamma in more than 4 years, and he remarked that, “it’s great to be back at a homely centre and a familiar crowd”.

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1 August 2016

A big ‘Thank you’ to everyone

Nalanda’s ‘Family Fun Fair’ 2016 concluded joyfully on Sunday with thousands of people having a fun day out with family and friends, while supporting holistic education for the community.

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