Today, Buddhists throughout the vast archipelago of Indonesia celebrate Holy Waisak Day. Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia would like to extend our warmest greetings and best wishes to all Sangha members and Buddhist devotees in Indonesia. May the anniversary celebrating the Enlightenment of our Great Teacher the Buddha galvanize us towards right effort and determination in finding peace within ourselves, and harmony in our communities.
Read moreOne of the highlights of Nalanda’s annual Wesak celebration is the peaceful ‘Heritage Procession’ in the evening of ‘Buddha Day’. This year’s procession was themed “One step, one wholesome thought – 2,558 steps to spiritual progress!” to mark the Buddhist Era 2558.
Read moreWesak Full-moon Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, Enlightenment, and passing away some 25 centuries ago. This Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ marks the 2,558th anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2558.
Read moreThe Buddha Day Heritage Procession at Nalanda is a unique cultural and spiritual experience. It is the only Heritage Procession in Malaysia where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan by traditionally dressed devotees, to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs.
Read moreWe would like to invite everyone to join us on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, 13 May, at 7 am to participate in the Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) programme at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. The alms-round aims to inculcate the values of generosity, humility and kindness among devotees through offering of food and requisites to Sangha members.
Read moreAccording to Theravada tradition, the Wesak Full-moon Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, Enlightenment, and passing away some 25 centuries ago. This Wesak marks the 2,558th anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2558.
Read moreA “Mass Food Offering” for the public will be held on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, 13 May, from 12.00pm to 1.30pm at NEO Centre Johor Bahru, and from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. Every year, kind-hearted devotees prepare food to share and serve the public out of generosity and humility. Everyone who comes will be served with respect and loving-kindness.
Read moreThe 3-day Wesak Observance programme began in earnest at Nalanda Centre this morning. Since 7 am, devotees have been streaming into the centre in Sri Serdang. The first official programme of the day was the morning Buddha-Pūja (offerings), meditation, and chanting, followed by a Dhamma Talk by Bro. Charlie Chia.
Read more‘Buddha Day’ falls on the full-moon day of Wesak (Pāli, ‘Vesakhā’) month. In the Theravāda tradition, it commemorates the three important occasions in the life of the Buddha – his birth, Enlightenment, and passing away.
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