Today, May 12 is observed as International Nurses' Day across the world to appreciate and honour the services of nurses. This celebration falls on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing. In her time, Nightingale went beyond the call of duty and braved through difficult situations to save lives out of compassion for those in need.
Read moreIn the spirit of joyful service, volunteers and devotees have been giving their time and efforts to prepare for Buddha Day programmes over the past few weeks. Complementing each other’s skills and abilities, Nalandians worked together in harmony to ensure that we are ready to host the community for this sacred observance.
Read moreYesterday, Sunday 8 May, over 200 donors steadily streamed into Nalanda Centre from as early as 9am, to donate blood in support of the Blood Donation Drive held as part of this year’s Buddha Day Observance. Earlier still, were volunteers who happily and readily assisted donors throughout the process to maintain a smooth and orderly flow. The diligent doctors and nurses from the National Blood Bank (Pusat Darah Negara) also worked non-stop to accommodate all potential donors.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition has just been launched this morning at Nalanda Centre, after two years of being held on-line due to the pandemic. It is one of the highlights of Buddha Day Observance and presents messages of Dhamma to educate the public through digital artworks prepared by Nalanda Dhamma School. We have already started to receive visitors who are brought on guided tours by Dhamma School facilitators and students.
Read moreA mother is our first and foremost carer, shouldering the responsibility for our well-being. Often putting our needs before her own, she shapes our attitude, values and morals with the hope that we will make the best decisions at every turn of our life. Even as sacrifices form a daily part of her life, her wish is simply for us to be happy and successful. Her impact is also wide reaching, as the future of society in a large way is affected by all our mothers’ teaching.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a happy celebration on the arrival of Syawal today. May the fasting and sacrifices you have made over the past month bring you much Peace. This year, many families are able to reunite with their loved ones during this festive season and we hope that your celebrations will be ever more joyous.
Read more1 May is dedicated as Nalanda Day, a special day to commemorate the anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s establishment in 2003. I take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our Dhamma teachers near and far, members, benefactors, volunteers and devotees for your continuous care, support and encouragement.
Read moreNew Year celebrations abound this week for our friends in many parts of Asia – including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, and many Malaysians of Indian origin, too. As families gather in joyful reunions to welcome the New Year, there are also communities who are facing challenges, including not being able to meet their basic needs.
Read moreDo you know that just a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? It is a safe, painless, simple, and noble procedure, and also one of the most wholesome deeds one can do. In conjunction with Buddha Day celebrations this year, we invite you to mark your calendars to participate in the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreToday, the Chinese community celebrates ‘Cheng Beng’ (or ‘Qing Ming’, 清明节), a custom when people pay tribute to their ancestors through food offerings and by ‘sweeping tombs’. A tradition which originated over two thousand years ago in China, the word ‘Cheng Beng’ means "pure brightness", coinciding with the beginning of spring when the sun shines brightly.
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