Nalanda Buddhist Society

8 May 2014

Blood Donation Campaign at Nalanda Centre

Do you know that with a pint of blood you donate, 3 lives can be saved?  Perform a wholesome deed this Wesak by participating in the Blood Donation Campaign.  It only takes a little of your time to donate blood, but its effect on someone’s life will last forever.

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8 May 2014

The Tragic Mystery of MH370

Today is exactly 2 months since the mysterious disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in the early hours of 8 March, while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.  Despite intensive efforts by a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team of experts, no trace of the missing airplane has been found so far.  The enigma of flight MH370 continues to bewilder the whole world.

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7 May 2014

Nalanda Officers visit Tzu Chi Indonesia

In conjunction with their official visit to Jakarta at the invitation of Buddhist Fellowship Indonesia (BFI), Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan, officers led by Bro. Tong Siong Yeow, and their host the BFI Committee, visited Tzu Chi Foundation’s newly-established centre in North Jakarta.  They were met at Tzu Chi by the country’s head of operations, Bapa Hong Tjhin.

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7 May 2014

“Taking Refuge” Ceremony on Buddha Day

Nalanda Buddhist Society will be organising a “Taking Refuge” Ceremony on this Wesak Buddha Day, Tuesday 13 May, starting at 9.30am.  In this meaningful programme to be held at Nalanda Centre, devotees come together to seek guidance and refuge in the Three Jewels – the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha – and to observe the Five Precepts faithfully.

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4 May 2014

Nalanda members explore Kuala Lumpur

Nalandians from outside the Klang Valley who are in Selangor to participate in the inaugural National Members’ Convention from 1 – 3 May took time to explore Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Early in the morning, everyone embarked on a “Heritage Walk” exploring the old streets of KL with its rich history and tapestry of peoples and cultures.

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4 May 2014

Truly inspiring National Nalanda Members’ Convention

In conjunction with Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 11th Anniversary, Nalandians from all over the country gathered at Nalanda Centre to participate in the inaugural National Members’ Convention from 1 – 3 May.

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2 May 2014

Nalanda Youth Centre officially launched

In a simple but meaningful programme on 1 May morning, the Nalanda Youth Centre was officially launched by the Guest of Honour Bro. Goh Qing Song, President of Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia, in the presence of Ven. Sri Saranankara, other Sangha members, and Buddhist community leaders.  Also present were 200 Nalanda members and guests from Malaysia and overseas. Read more

1 May 2014

It’s Nalanda’s 11th Anniversary today

Today is Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 11th Anniversary.  We sincerely thank all our members, volunteers, benefactors, supporters and well-wishers for your years of contributions!  Your earnest support and encouragement has enabled Nalanda to fulfill our mission to bring holistic education to more people, and to bring about integral human development.  To all Nalandians, “Happy Nalanda Day”!  Sadhu anumodana.

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30 April 2014

Nalanda Youth Centre opens on 1 May 2014

Tomorrow is the official launching of Nalanda Youth Centre – the first dedicated centre for Buddhist youth activities in Serdang.  We are honoured to welcome Ven. B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero, Sangha members, and Buddhist community leaders to join Nalandians in celebrating this milestone for the Malaysian Buddhist youth movement.

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30 April 2014

Delightful 2nd Members’ Day in Kedah

Following the inspiring first Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Members’ Day last month, the 2nd such training session was held on Saturday, 26 April in Gurun, Kedah.  Founder Bro. Tan spoke about “Observance Days” – what they are and why they are celebrated.  Among the three important annual Observance Days are ‘Buddha Day’ (Wesak Full-moon), ‘Dhamma Day’ (Asalha Full-moon), and ‘Sangha Day’.

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