Nalanda Buddhist Society

12 November 2013

Prayers for Victims of the Philippines Typhoon Tragedy

Tonight, 12 November | 8.00pm | Nalanda Centre

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10 November 2013

Members briefed on Building Expansion Plan

Nalanda Officers and members gathered at Nalanda Centre on Saturday 9 November for a special briefing on ‘Nalanda Building Expansion Project’ by the Building Committee.  Nalanda will be entering a very exciting period in the next few months, with work commencing on the renovation of Nalanda Centre’s East-Wing and the refurbishment of the proposed Nalanda Youth Centre.   Thus, the Management has specially arranged this briefing session to keep Officers and members informed on the latest developments.

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10 November 2013

Nalanda Officers attend BCA Workshop

On Saturday 9 November, several senior Nalanda Officers attended a ‘People-Engagement Workshop’ organized by the Buddhist Community Alliance (BCA).  The BCA is a loose alliance of 5 Buddhist organisations in the South Klang Valley.  Nalanda President Bro. Lee Kong Foo is currently the rotating Chairman of the alliance.

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7 November 2013

Ven. Sanghasena visits Nalanda Centre

On Wednesday 6 November, the most Venerable Sanghasena Mahathero from Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) in Ladakh, India, visited Nalanda Centre together with 4 staff members.  The party was earlier received at Nalanda House, where Ven. Sanghasena had a meeting with Ven. Aggacitta Mahathero (Abbot of Sasanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping) and Sayadaw U Kevala of Myanmar.

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5 November 2013

Firefly Mission’s visit to Nalanda Centre

On Monday 4 November, 90 members of Firefly Mission Singapore led by its President Dr. Ng Yee Kong descended upon Nalanda Centre for a half-day visit.  Our Singaporean kinsmen were on the way home after participating in a Kathina Tour to Northern Malaysia.

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4 November 2013

Another Joyful Pindacāra on 2 November

The monthly Pindacāra Programme at Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets was joyfully undertaken on 2 November with the most Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero leading three other monks on the alms-round.  Monthly Pindacāra there has been running continuously for 18 months and it has attracted a loyal and devoted crowd of supporters, besides inspiring more new donors every time.  Young and old, market-goers and stall operators alike, everyone feels the joy of giving alms to passing monks.  Read more

3 November 2013

Visitors to Nalanda Centre

On Sunday 3 November, Nalanda Centre welcomed several groups of visitors, both monks and laity.  In the morning, we received senior officers from the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) – Vice President RAdm Dato’ Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (Rtd) and Treasurer Mr. Yong Choo Kong. They were met by Bro.Tan and brought around for a building tour.  Also at the meeting were Datin Seri Mah Ming Yuet and Bro. Chim Siew Choon, President of Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia.

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3 November 2013

Best wishes for SPM & STPM Examination candidates

Nalanda Dharma School, Nalanda Free School and Nalandians wish all SPM and STPM candidates the best in your upcoming examinations!  Just do your best with calmness and clarity!  May you all be healthy, be well, and be happy.

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2 November 2013

Visitors from SMJK Kwang Hua, Klang

Article & Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng On Friday 1 November, 40 teachers and students from SMJK Kwang Hua Klang Buddhist Society visited Nalanda Centre for an excursion to gain better understanding and more exposure to the Buddhist community in Malaysia.  They were warmly received by Sis. Nandini, Youth Leader Bro. Yeo Disheng, and other Nalanda Officers.

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29 October 2013

3 days of celebrations and tribute to a humble monk

The Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur was a hive of activities over the last few days as more than 1,000 devotees thronged the vihāra to pay tribute to the Sangha, in particular to its popular Abbot, the Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero.

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