On Saturday 4 February, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Market gathered to perform the meritorious deed of dāna in support of the Mahā Sangha. Even as vendors and marketgoers are busy preparing for the last few days of the Lunar New Year festivities, many stepped forward to offer food and requisites at Pindacāra (monks on alms-round), experiencing the joy of giving especially to those worthy of honour.
Read moreOn Monday 6 February, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Türkiye near the city of Gaziantep, at 4.17am local time. Just 12 hours later, a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck 130 kilometers to the north, in the Elbistan district. The deadly earthquakes left a trail of destruction in seven Turkish provinces and northern Syria.
Read moreIt is with deep respect and a heavy heart that we observe the passing of Most Venerable Master Hsing Yun on Sunday 5 February 2023, at the age of 96. Born in Jiangsu Province, China, he received full ordination at the age of 15 and dedicated his life to propagate the Dhamma as a global citizen.
Read moreNalanda Centre reopens today, Friday 27 January at 10.00am to continue serving the community, after a week’s holiday for the Lunar New Year. We hope that you too have had a wonderful time off, and are energized by reunions with family members and friends. Welcome back, and see you at Nalanda!
Read moreNalanda wishes you a blessed Lunar New Year. As we reunite with our loved ones, let us take time to show our care and love for them in order to spend the festivities meaningfully and joyously. To friends who are travelling home, we wish you safe journeys. May you and your loved ones have the blessings of good health, peace and success. 新年快乐!
Read moreOn Sunday 15 January, over 80 Nalanda devotees and volunteers gathered for the morning service even as Lunar New Year celebrations are just around the corner. On this occasion, Datuk Charlie Chia gave a Dhamma talk on ‘Harmony and Happiness’, to help us reflect on cultivation of wholesome states of mind as we reunite with our family and friends for the festivities.
Read moreOn Sunday 8 January, the first Youth Sunday Service for 2023, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted 16 students from Persatuan Buddhist Universiti Malaya (PBUM) for a morning of Dhamma learning. At the same time, the Youth Centre also welcomed graduates of Nalanda Dhamma School for their first Sunday service.
Read moreIn the early morning of 7 January, the first Saturday of the new year, Nalanda volunteers & devotees gathered at the new NEO Centre in Happy Garden for the first session of the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme.
Read moreWe would like to inform you that Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang will be closed from Thursday 19 January to Thursday, 26 January for the Lunar New Year holidays. The Centre will reopen to the public on Friday, 27 January at 10am. We wish everyone a joyous and safe celebration this festive season. May you and your loved ones be well and happy always.
Read more16 January 2023 marks the 31st anniversary of Ajahn Chah’s passing. One of the most revered Buddhist teachers in the modern era, many monastics who trained with him at forest monasteries have themselves become renowned and respected teachers. Three decades on, his unique ways of teaching still resonate among us today. Let us pay humble tribute to this great monk by taking time to reflect on his teachings and practising them faithfully.
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