In conjunction with the Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme, we invite you to join Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) which will be led by Ven. Sanghasena from Ladakh. The alms-round will commence at OUG and Happy Garden markets at 8.30am and 9.30am respectively, on Saturday 18 November.
Read moreThis evening, Nalanda members and volunteers joyfully welcomed Ven. Sanghasena Mahathero to Nalanda Centre. Ven. Sanghasena, Founder and President of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh, is visiting Malaysia until 25 November in conjunction with the “Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme”.
Read moreLast Sunday 5 November, Nalanda Teenage, Junior and Family Dhamma Schools in Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur concluded their year of learning with much joy and gratitude. After months of camaraderie and support for each other, both facilitators and students shared their heartfelt reflections.
Read moreWe invite you to join us this Friday 17 November, for an evening of mental cultivation towards concentration, clarity and peace. Suitable for both beginners and regular meditators, the Meditation Night guided by Ven. Mettananda will start at 8pm with evening chanting. Ven. Mettananda, an Italian, ordained as a monk in 2011 in Myanmar under Chanmyay Sayadaw by Sayadaw U Indaka (Chanmyay Myaing Sayadaw).
Read moreIn conjunction with the 2nd Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme, Nalanda Centre will host a special Leadership Forum on Sunday 19 November. The forum features panellists Ven. Sanghasena Māhathera, Datuk Charlie Chia and Sis. Santī Cheang who will lead the discussion on the roles that monastics and laity play in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana.
Read moreToday is the celebration of ‘Diwali’, or ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia, often called the “festival of lights”. The light that abolishes darkness is symbolic of the triumph of goodness over evil; truth over falsehood; and wisdom over ignorance. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Hindu friends a joyous celebration of ‘Diwali’. May your reunions with family and friends be filled with goodwill and peace!
Read moreSince the early hours of this morning, Nalanda members, volunteers and students have been actively engaged in several Dhamma and educational programmes as well as selfless service. It is a blessing to be able to partake in these opportunities to learn and serve, hence let us wish them a smooth and productive process, as well as rejoice in these wholesome acts.
Read moreEarly this morning, participants of BPS 204 – Intermediate-level Buddhist Studies in Mandarin, started their journey to Sungai Petani from both Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. This study trip forms part of their curriculum, to gain better understanding and insight into the arrival of Buddhism in Malaysia some 2,000 years ago. We wish the lecturers, participants and volunteers a safe and fruitful learning journey this weekend. Sadhu!
Read moreFrom 2 to 4 November, Firefly Mission Singapore descended upon Wisdom Park to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s Teachings with good friends. The 3-day 2-night Dhamma Camp was a welcomed respite for the group who better connected not just with themselves, but also with nature.
Read moreFrom 16-25 November 2023, Nalanda Buddhist Society will host the 2nd Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme in conjunction with the Society’s 20th Anniversary celebrations. Nalanda undertook this important project in partnership with several Buddhist organisations in India as part of our long-term vision to propagate Buddha-Dhamma in its land of origin, and to revitalize the proper learning and practice of Buddhism there.
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