On Sunday 13 November, our youthful participants of the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N) joined over 250 devotees to honour and support the Mahā Sangha. We rejoice in the university students’ efforts to come together and personally undertake the opportunity to make offerings to the monastic order of the Buddha. May your good intentions and good deeds support you in your wholesome endeavours.
Read moreIn less than three weeks, the new Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre in Happy Garden Kuala Lumpur, will be re-opened to serve the community in its various capacities. Many activities are on-going now to prepare the redeveloped facility so that we can welcome guests and devotees for an evening of gratitude and rejoicing.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 November, the pindacāra (alms-round) programme re-commenced at the O.U.G and Happy Garden morning markets after the necessary pause due to the pandemic. Nalandians started the wholesome event with morning puja and chanting at NEO Centre KL, and reached the markets early to engage with community.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 November, Nalanda members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branches gathered at Nalanda Centre for Members’ Day, starting with a joyous welcoming for new members as we rejoiced in their spirit of learning and service.
Read moreThe construction of Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur is almost completed! Even as interiors continue to be installed, the KL Branch has already put into action it’s first programme – Pindacāra, to be held tomorrow morning at the morning markets nearby, for the local community to participate in the noble deed of supporting the Sangha.
Read moreOn Sunday 30 October, Nalanda was honoured to host Ven. Sujiva for a Dhamma talk in his maiden visit to Nalanda Centre. Many devotees including leaders from the Buddhist community rejoiced in the opportunity to welcome and meet Ven. Sujiva as he had been based in Europe and USA over the past 20 years. Prior to that, Venerable had taught meditation in Santisukharama Hermitage in Kota Tinggi, Johor and held many retreats throughout Malaysia.
Read moreLast Saturday 29 October, 29 participants of the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) gathered at Nalanda Youth Centre for stirring rounds of debate. The university students discussed and deliberated the arguments for and against the topics "With material gain comes happiness" and "The purpose of our lives is to indulge and enjoy".
Read moreFrom 22 to 24 October, 24 facilitators and volunteers from Nalanda Dhamma School gathered at Wisdom Park for their annual retreat to spiritually recharge. With the theme of “Good Hearted Friends”, the facilitators enhanced their skills in communication, facilitating learning, lesson planning and mindfulness training to improve themselves as educators, while spending quality time with their good friends.
Read moreToday marks 5 years since the passing of the late Madam Chin Kim Lan, better known to us as the beloved ‘Aunty Tan’. Over half a century, Aunty Tan dedicated herself to supporting and raising funds for Buddhist communities, charities and under-privileged groups throughout Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. Even in her nineties, Aunty Tan never relented in her charitable efforts and initiatives. Her benevolent and graceful spirit was infectious, inspiring others to also give of themselves in wholesome service back to the community.
Read moreNalanda members and devotees offer our warmest wishes to our Spiritual Adviser, Venerable Sri Saranankara Adhikarana Nāyaka Thero on his birthday today. His selfless commitment and contributions to the Buddhist community in Malaysia for almost four decades now, has enabled its continued strengthening for the well-being of many.
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