Nalanda Buddhist Society

24 August 2013

In Memoriam

25 August marks the 4th anniversary of Sis. G.G.Tan, Lee Ah Yem, Julie Ang, and Jennie Cheong’s passing. The four of them perished in an accident on 25 August 2009 while on a pilgrimage to Ladakh, India.

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23 August 2013

Nalanda presented with Master Hsing Yun’s books

On 4 August 2013, Nalanda was honoured to be among the recipients of Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s 16-volume set of new publications, which were published to mark the Venerable’s 75th anniversary of monkhood.

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23 August 2013

Visit to Samadhi Vihara Shah Alam

Bro.Tan made an unofficial visit to BMSM Samadhi Vihara in Shah Alam on Thursday afternoon, 22 August 2013, accompanied by Nalandian officers Sis. Mudita Chan and Bro. Gan Jia Cheng, as well as by Bro. Hendra Kasminto from Indonesia.

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22 August 2013

In Remembrance

ANICCA VATA SANKHARA.  Impermanent are all component things.

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22 August 2013

A Wholesome Holiday

Nalanda Dharma School students had a stay-in programme from 15 – 17 August during the recent school holidays. Over 3 days, 22 young participants practised living and learning as a community. Along with daily chanting and meditation, there were regular Dhamma sessions with Sis. Sunanda Ong, Director of Nalanda Dharma School.

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20 August 2013

Joy Lingers for Camp Participants

9 days after Nalanda’s inspiring “Dhamma-Living Camp” in Genting Highlands, the joy still lingers on for the camp participants.  With a renewed spirit and greater understanding about our spiritual development, we are eager to cultivate ourselves to be ‘better practitioners’ and ‘better friends’!

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12 August 2013

Back from camp with joy and inspiration

"Truly inspiring!"  That was the most oft-repeated comment by many participants at the Dhamma-Living Camp. After 4 days of joyous communal living, the 120 participants returned from Genting Highlands with renewed source of energy and a heightened sense of urgency to 'live in accordance to Dhamma'.

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7 August 2013

Nalanda Centre Closed from 8 – 12 August 2013

Kindly note that Nalanda Centre and Pustaka Nalanda will be closed from 8 – 12 August 2013 for the Dhamma-Living Camp.  The Centre and Library will be reopened on Tuesday, 13 August, at 10.00 am. Wishing everyone a harmonious and enjoyable holiday!  Thank you.

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6 August 2013

Thank you for supporting the Family Fun Fair

The Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2013 was successfully held on Sunday, 4 August.  This year saw a record number of stalls at 158, with some even operating on 2 shifts.  More than 6,000 people thronged the Fair between 10am and its closing time at 6pm.

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5 August 2013

A Spiritual & Spirited Start to Family Fun Fair

Nalanda Family Fun Fair started at 7am yesterday with the opening of the Volunteer Counter to register helpers. A stream of volunteers had arrived at dawn, all eager to contribute their time and effort to help ensure that the Fun Fair becomes a successful event!

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