Sunday 5 June marked the beginning of the annual 7-week Gimhāna (Summer) Retreat, organised by Nalanda for the fifth consecutive year. This year’s retreat spans from 5 June to 20 July. Director of Nalanda Institute, Achariya Tan Siang Chye, heralded an uplifting start to the retreat by giving a talk on the Buddha as a ‘unique Teacher’, and also his ‘incomparable Teachings’.
Read moreOn this auspicious 70th anniversary of the reign of His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, we would like to wish His Majesty the King and members of the Thai royalty long lives, good health, peace and happiness. We felicitate the friendly people of Thailand on this important occasion of joy and celebration, with boundless thoughts of Mettā and Muditā, from all of us at Nalanda Malaysia.
Read moreOn Sunday 29 May, Nalandians gathered to observe Nalanda’s monthly Samaggi Day. It was also the ideal opportunity for the Society’s Management to acknowledge and thank the volunteers who had worked tirelessly before, during and after the recent Buddha Day celebrations.
Read moreToday marks the beginning of Ramadhan, when Muslims shall fast for a month from dawn to dusk, fulfilling their religious obligation. It is a period of spiritual reflection, wholesome behavior, and acts of gentle kindness. We rejoice in seeing that spirit. Nalandians wish our Muslim friends in Malaysia and abroad a peaceful fasting month. Salam mettā.
Read moreEvery year, Malaysians joyfully celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty the Yang DiPertuan Agong on the first Saturday of June. Our present King, His Majesty Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah, is a doyen of Malaysian royalty, being the longest reigning Head of State in the country today. Let us wish His Majesty the blessings of good health, happiness and peace, always. Dirgahayu Tuanku!
Read moreBuddhism emphasises on self-reliance and self-development; it is through one’s own efforts that one overcomes suffering to achieve the highest happiness, Nibbana. Therefore, it is important for us to do what is essential to lighten our suffering and increase our happiness. Wise reflection (Yoniso Manasikara) is a practice that will help us to reach this goal and attain wisdom.
Read moreOn Saturday 21 May, a “Mass Food Offering” was held at Nalanda Centre in the evening. This event, where cooked meals are offered freely to the community, has become a regular feature at Nalanda’s Wesak Buddha Day celebrations since the first year of its Wesak celebrations in Sri Serdang. Devotees cook or pack food for visitors who come to join in the joyous day’s celebrations as an act of charity and to cultivate generosity.
Read moreThe highlight of Nalanda’s Buddha Day programme on 21 May was the Buddharupa-Abhisekara, a unique heritage procession. The procession started at 7.30pm with the offering of lights and chanting led by two Sangha members who had come all the way from Sri Lanka.
Read moreOn Wesak full-moon ‘Buddha Day’, which fell on 21 May this year, Nalanda founder Bro. H. S. Tan gave an insightful and profound Dhamma talk to commemorate the most important day of the year for Buddhists. This auspicious day also marks the start of the Buddhist Era (B. E.) 2560, marking the 2,560th anniversary since the Buddha’s Parinibbāna (passing away).
Read moreOn Wesak eve, Nalanda founder Bro. H.S. Tan gave a Dhamma talk to usher in the most important Day in the Buddhist calendar – Wesak ‘Buddha Day’. He explained that we celebrate Wesak to honour the Buddha and commemorate His Enlightenment.
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