Dear friends, we are pleased to inform you that Nalanda Centre is reopened at 10.00 am today after the Lunar New Year holidays. Normal activities at the Centre and Library will also resume, starting with tonight’s Group Meditation and Sutta Discussion at 8.30 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Nalanda Centre, soon!
Read moreOn Tuesday 10 February, a team of Nalandians participated in a ‘Bodhi Pūja’ at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul. This special ‘Bodhi Pūja’ was offered in honour of Venerable Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Thero, who underwent an eye surgery recently.
Read moreOn Sunday 8 February, Dr. Phang Cheng Kar gave an interesting Dhamma talk on “Happy 5 Chinese New Year” with many stories and anecdotes, much to the delight of devotees. Dr. Phang shared five tips on finding happiness for the upcoming Lunar New Year.
Read moreFrom 10 – 12 February, Nalanda Buddhist Society participated in the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Buddhist Carnival held at its Sungai Long Campus, Kajang. Enthusiastic Nalandians were at the campus early to set up an information booth and to lend their support to the Carnival. They actively engaged with the UTAR students who streamed through the different exhibits and activities.
Read moreWe are pleased to present a special and lively greeting for you and your family in welcoming a joyful year ahead. Please click on the screen to view the clip; and do SHARE the best wishes with your relatives and friends. Happy New Year!
Read moreOn Sunday 8 February, Nalanda Youths hosted the last session of the National Service trainees’ Programme. The session started at 2pm and prolonged for another hour till 6pm. The National Service trainees enjoyed the session very much, especially the lively sharing by Bro. Aggaphala on “How to face challenges in Society”. The trainees were motivated to face challenges and adversities in life with courage.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 February, we were pleased to invite Ms. Yogesvary Alahakone, a Senior Lecturer from a renowned university, to conduct a one-day English course for Nalanda officers and volunteers interested to improve their communication skills. Read more
12 February marks the birth anniversary of English scientist Sir Charles Darwin – an eminent figure whose contributions to evolutionary thought had an enormous effect on many fields of science. Since his passing in 1882, ‘Darwin Day’ has been observed to highlight his contribution to science, and to promote science in general.
Read moreOn Tuesday 3 February, Nalandians returned ‘Home’ to Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang to spend a fruitful one-day meditation retreat in conjunction with the Thaipusam holiday. It was a day to ‘let go’ of their busy routines and to practice being here and now. Nalandians were striving diligently in their practice at the serenity of the Centre.
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