Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends a “Merry Christmas”! May your reunions with family and friends be filled with love and goodwill. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Read moreIn late January 2020, Nalanda Buddhist Society was entrusted by Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM) to publish a book in honour of the late Venerable Dhammavuddho Mahāthera, who had passed away barely a month before. Initially planned for a March release, the commemorative book was recently launched on 19 December during the ‘Venerable Dhammavuddho 1st Anniversary Commemoration Service’ hosted by TBCM on-line.
Read moreToday, 22 December 2020 marks the 1st anniversary of the passing of Venerable Dhammavuddho Mahāthera. Nalanda pays tribute to Venerable who dedicated his life to seeking the path to Liberation and resolutely expounding on the original teachings of the Buddha to the masses.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society extends our warmest wishes and respect to Venerable Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Thero on his 93rd birthday today. We wish Bhante a blessed birthday! May you live long in good health and spirit.
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic and long periods of lockdowns have severely impacted our lives and livelihoods. These conditions have led to rising levels of anxiety and depression, including a study that showed more than half of Malaysians experiencing mental health issues during the Movement Control Order. It is evident that how we direct our minds will determine how we can cope with these unprecedented times of uncertainty.
Read moreEach day, the rising number of Covid-19 cases and how it has impacted our lives and livelihood flood our newsfeed and daily conversations. The situation certainly is dire; almost 60 million people worldwide have been infected and over 1.4 million have succumbed to the virus in less than a year. The circumstances can have an overwhelming impact on our mental health if we are not mindful of our thoughts and react with negativity.
Read more‘Diwali’, or ‘Deepavali’, celebrates the symbolic victory of goodness over evil and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Hindu friends a “Joyous Diwali” filled with harmony and peace!
Read moreToday, 13 November is World Kindness Day, an occasion for us to celebrate one of the most significant and unifying human principles. This special celebration is devoted to the positive potential and ability of kindness to bring people together regardless of one's ethnicity, religion or culture.
Read moreAfter eleven months into the new decade, most of us would agree on one thing – our time ‘online’ has increased manifold compared to pre-pandemic days. We have glared into brightly lit screens to work, study, grocery-shop, learn Dhamma and even attend retreats. With patience, we distanced ourselves socially as needed to help break the chain of Covid-19 infections, but how do we ensure that we do not disconnect ourselves from our humanity?
Read moreNalanda members and devotees offer our warmest wishes to Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Adhikarana Nāyaka Thero on his birthday today. Ven. Saranankara has been serving the Buddhist community in Malaysia for more than 35 years now, benefitting and contributing towards the well-being of monks and laity alike.
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