Nalanda Buddhist Society

29 June 2023

Join ‘Dhamma Day’ & lunch dāna this Sunday

We invite you to join us this Sunday 2 July, the full-moon day of Asalha month, for ‘Dhamma Day’ Observance.  The service will start at 9am with offerings, chanting, meditation, and a recitation of  the inspiring ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’.  This will be followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on 'Reflections on the Dhamma.  We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dāna to Sangha members.  You may bring along cooked food or fruits to offer.  All are welcome!

Read more
28 June 2023

Meditation retreat guided by Ven. Gavesi

From 16 to 25 June, 40 meditators and volunteers gathered at Wisdom Park for a 10-day Meditation Retreat guided by Venerable Gavesi.  At the onset of the retreat, meditators received  clear instructions on Vipassana meditation by Ven. Gavesi, who trained in Samatha and Vipassana techniques under teachers including the late Sayadaw U Pandita, the late Sayadaw Nyanapurnik, and Ven. Sujiva. 

Read more
27 June 2023

Pindacāra & lunch dāna at NEO Centre KL

We invite you and your loved ones to join us this Saturday 1 July, for the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets.  After the alms-round, you are also welcome to join the offering of lunch dāna to venerable members of the Sangha at NEO Centre, Happy Garden.  You may bring along cooked food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome!

Read more
24 June 2023

Meaningful Father’s Day at Nalanda

On Sunday 18 June, Nalanda Dhamma School students in Serdang and Family Dhamma School students in Kuala Lumpur celebrated the love and care from their fathers and father-figures.  The celebrations created beautiful memories and also reinforced the importance of fathers in nurturing and shaping their children’s lives.

Read more
21 June 2023

Learning verses of the ‘Yamaka Vagga’

On Saturday 10 June, Nalanda Institute hosted the second of three Dhammapada Study Series at Nalanda Centre.  Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy led participants in a reflection of 8 verses from the Yamaka Vagga (The Chapter of Twin Verses), in which each pair consist of verses which are similar in language but bear opposite meanings to provide contrast on the path to be taken and the path to be avoided.

Read more
20 June 2023

Family Fun Fair is back this August!

We are happy to announce that the popular Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ is back after a pause of three years due to the pandemic.  This year, it will be held on 13 August from 9am to 3pm.  One of the most anticipated events in Nalanda’s annual calendar, it is a joyful gathering of family, friends and the entire community in support of a wholesome cause.

Read more
18 June 2023

Happy Father’s Day

Patriarch, leader, provider, protector, coach – fathers today play as varied a role to their children as mothers do.  On this Father’s Day, we wish all dads a truly blessed life with lots of love, peace and happiness.  “Happy Father’s Day”!

Read more
17 June 2023

105th Birth Anniversary of Ajahn Chah (1918 – 1992)

Today is the 105th birth anniversary of the late Luang Pu Chah Subaddho (หลวงปู่ชา). Let us pay humble tribute to this great teacher of many by recollecting his teachings and by practising them diligently!

Read more
15 June 2023

Sending off Ven. Alokavamsa & his entourage

On Thursday 15 June, devotees sent off Ven. Alokavamsa and his entourage after a 3-week stay at Nalanda Centre.  We thank Venerable for the bountiful opportunities to make meal-offerings, serve Sangha members, and have candid Dhamma discussions.

Read more
13 June 2023

‘Happy Young Adults’ forum

Nalanda Youth Centre welcomes working adults of ages 23-33 to join the Happy Young Adults forum themed ‘Achieve Career Success NOW’ and learn how we can thrive at the workplace, and find deeper satisfaction in life.  The forum panelists feature Buddhist practitioners who will share their diverse experience and perspectives in reaching career goals whilst upholding Dhamma principles.

Read more