Namo Buddhaya! Join us to celebrate this most auspicious day at Nalanda together with Buddhists around the world to commemorate the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment. This year’s Buddha Day carries the theme of ‘Peace begins with Me’, and we invite you to come explore how we can cultivate and strengthen serenity within so that harmony and goodwill can abound around us.

Buddha Day Eve Service

Tuesday, 21 May | 8pm – 10pm

On the eve of Buddha Day, join us for a tranquil evening of meditation and learning. The service starts at 8pm and features a Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy, loving-kindness cultivation and Buddha Day eve chanting.

Buddha Day

Wednesday, 22 May | 7am – 10pm

7.00am – Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in Sri Serdang.

9.00am – Buddha Pūja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye.

11.30am – Offering of Lunch dana to the Sangha & lunch for devotees

2.30pm – Meditation session

3.00pm – Sutta Study

5.30pm – Mass Food Offering to devotees and the community.

7.30pm – Heritage Procession, a unique cultural and spiritual experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan by traditionally dressed devotees, to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs. This will be followed by Dhamma Appreciation Night, hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School and Nalanda Youth Centre.

Young Working Adults Forum

Thursday, 23 May | 8pm – 10pm

We invite young working adults of ages 23 to 35 to come and learn from seasoned corporate and professionals on fostering harmony at work. Register here now.

Film Screening & Director’s Sharing – ‘Dhammayatra’ 正觉之道

Friday, 24 May | 8pm – 10pm

‘Dhammayatra’ is a spiritual pilgrimage to retrace the path taken by our Enlightened Teacher 2,600 years ago, and to discover the timeless beauty and efficacy of His marvellous teachings.

Youth Cultivation Day

Saturday, 25 May | 9am – 4pm

We invite youths of ages 16 to 23 to join us for a day of mental cultivation featuring insightful talks, fellowship activities and tranquil meditation sessions. Register here now.

Peace Walk at NEO Centre, Happy Garden

Saturday, 25 May | 6pm – 10pm

Join the Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’ in Happy Garden, organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch. The programme will commence at 6pm with light refreshments followed by a Dhamma talk at 6.30pm. The serene ‘Peace Walk’ around the housing community will start at 7.30pm.

Dhamma Talk in Mandarin

Sunday, 26 May | 9am – 12pm

The Sunday Morning Service on 26 May starts at 9am with meditation, chanting followed by a Dhamma talk in Mandarin by Bro. Aggaphala Yap.

Blood Donation

Sunday, 26 May | 10am – 4pm

Join the Blood Donation Drive, a wholesome deed one can perform this Wesak. Please register at this link to book a suitable slot.

Exhibitions

21 – 26 May | 10am – 4pm

‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition

This annual exhibition prepared by Nalanda Dhamma school facilitators and students illustrate messages of the Dhamma through visual and interactive presentations.

Wisdom Park Exhibition

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