Nalanda Buddhist Society

3 June 2024

Finding peace within at Buddha Jayanti Exhibition

From 21 to 26 May, the Buddha Jayanti Exhibition welcomed hundreds of visitors with its eye-catching exhibits and activities.  Organised and hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School, each of the art-work were hand-made by the School’s facilitators and students to relay messages of the Buddha on daily practices to develop a resilient and peaceful mind that stands firm amidst the influence of worldly conditions.

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3 June 2024

Official birthday of YDP Agong

This 3 June 2024, Malaysians celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on the first Monday of June.  Nalanda Buddhist Society offers our felicitations to Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.  We wish His Majesty the blessings of good health, happiness, peace and wisdom.

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2 June 2024

Annual Gimhana Retreat B.E. 2568

The Gimhana Retreat spans 6 June to 21 July this year and during this period, we endeavour to commit ourselves to a period of relatively intensive Dhamma learning programme and group-practice.  We welcome everyone to come and understand the Dhamma through guided, progressive, communal, and personal practice. The first Gimhana Uposatha Service is this coming Thursday 6 June, at 8pm.  On this new-moon day, let us gather for meditation, chanting and to learn the Buddha’s teachings. 

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31 May 2024

A spiritual pilgrimage with Director Yang Wei Han

On the evening of Friday 24 May, over 160 members of the Buddhist community gathered at Nalanda Centre for the special screening of the documentary ‘Dhammayatra – A Journey of Self-Discovery’.  We were also honoured to host the film’s Director, Mr. Yang Wei Han, and guests Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Thero 天崧法师 and Ven. Bodhi.

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29 May 2024

Fruitful forum for Young Working Adults

In conjunction with Buddha Day Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre organised a special Forum for Young Working Adults on Thursday, 23 May.  More than 70 participants gathered at Nalanda Centre to learn and discuss with a panel of seasoned professionals featuring Bro Tan Say Kee (Director of Jurukur Jitu Runding), Bro. Soh Lian Seng (Partner, Head of Tax in KPMG Malaysia) and Sis. See Hui Shien (Director of Application in Biomed Global).

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28 May 2024

Community gathers for peaceful Heritage Procession

Under the Wesak full-moon on Wednesday 22 May, over 1,500 devotees joined the highlight of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance – the Heritage Procession.  In this endearing tradition, venerable monks from Sri Lanka and Thailand passed the flame from the Centre’s Sri Dhamma Hall to reach each and every devotee gathered.

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27 May 2024

Thank you for joining Blood Donation Drive

Our appreciation goes out to all donors, doctors, nurses and volunteers for making the Blood Donation Drive today a success!  Working joyfully together, volunteers welcomed the staff from National Blood Bank (Pusat Darah Negara) and together tended to over 270 donors arriving throughout the day.

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26 May 2024

Giving selflessly and joyously at Blood Donation Drive

We have registered over 120 donors as of now for the Blood Donation Drive; all are in high spirits as they perform a good deed that can save up to three lives!  The Drive is up to 4pm, and we hope that you and your loved ones can join us at Nalanda Centre to donate blood today.  Thank you.

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26 May 2024

Ready to welcome donors at Blood Donation Drive

We welcome you to come for the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre today,  Sunday 26 May from 10am to 4pm.   Staff of Pusat Darah Negara and all our volunteers are ready to receive you for this wholesome and selfless deed to help save lives.  All are welcome!

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25 May 2024

Joyful learning and giving on Buddha Day

From the early morning of Wesak full-moon, Wednesday 22 May, the Buddhist community gathered at Nalanda Centre to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment over 2,600 years ago.  To pay tribute to our great Teacher, the Buddha, everyone observed this auspicious occasion by learning Dhamma, performing meritorious deeds and cultivating our minds in the company of spiritual friends.

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