Nalanda Buddhist Society members nationwide are invited to participate in the 2nd National Members’ Convention to be held over 4 days starting 31 December 2014. The theme of this convention is “Towards Transformation – Challenges and Opportunities”. There will be talks and sharing by teachers and Nalandian leaders on preparing ourselves to meet upcoming tribulations.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 November, devotees were delighted to learn about the Buddha’s teaching on ‘cause and effects’. Speaker Datuk Charlie Chia skillfully explained human conditions relative to ‘Kamma’. All beings are owners and heirs to the effects of their actions. Therefore, by maintaining wholesome actions, we are nurturing good conditions for our future well-being.
Read moreIn November, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, Deputy Chairman Bro. Teoh, Treasurer Bro. Por and Committee Member Bro. Fong made a trip to Nalanda Centre to meet with Bro Tan. The meeting at our ‘spiritual home’ in Sri Serdang was to brief Bro. Tan and Nalanda’s Board of Management on plans to construct the proposed Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Bandar Mutiara, Sungai Petani.
Read moreToday marks 9 months since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board. The missing passengers and their loved ones are always in our thoughts. Let us spend a moment in quiet reflection and generate thoughts of mettā (loving kindness) and karunā (compassion) to the grieving families. May they find Strength and Peace.
Read moreMalaysian devotees and Nalandians wish the most Venerable Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Māha Thero the best of health and fulfillment on his 87th birthday!
Read moreOn Sunday 23 November, 8 members from 3 Buddhist organisations in Kedah – Young Buddhist Association Malaysia (Kedah Liaison Committee), Gurun Buddhist Association and Guar Chempedak Buddhist Society – made a study visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The visitors participated in the pūja and chanting at our Service Sunday; after which they were brought on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Nalanda Youth Centre. Our Kedahan visitors were impressed with the peaceful ambience and functionality of the Centre.
Read moreWe rejoice with our brothers and sisters in Thailand on the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 87th Birthday on 5 December 2014. May the people in the Kingdom of Thailand enjoy prosperity, peace and happiness under the reign of a righteous monarch. Best wishes and felicitations from Nalanda Malaysia.
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing. He was a freedom fighter, (and later) the President of South Africa, and the voice of conscience for his nation. To the rest of the world, Mandela was an icon of liberation from oppression, and of reconciliation with your former oppressors. We humbly pay tribute to one of the most remarkable men of the modern era who brought peace and equality to millions of appreciative people!
Read moreDuring the most recent Board of Management meeting on 14 November, Nalanda President Bro. Lee Kong Foo invited Founder Bro. Tan and the Chairmen of Nalanda’s 3 branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani to attend the session. It was the perfect occasion for a ‘family gathering’ as the Nalandian officers freely exchanged ideas and got updated on the Society’s upcoming programmes.
Read moreToday marks the 200th day since the Nalanda Centre Building Expansion Project began in mid-May. Overall work is 95% completed and is on schedule to finish this month – in time for Nalanda Dharma School’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and the 2nd National Members’ Convention!
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