A joyful group photo with Ayya Sumangala.

Sunday 12 January marked the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the 1st Theravada Bhikkhuni Sima, Nunnery and Dhamma Training Centre of Ariya Vihara at Kwasa Damansara, Selangor. Nalanda leaders and members joined dozens of Buddhist community leaders and supporters in this milestone event, on the land which was gazetted for this use on 18 March 2021 by the State Government.

We convey our congratulations to Ven. Sumangala Bhikkhuni, Founder and Abbess of Ariya Vihara, who spearheaded this project, on the progress thus far. May the construction works commence and develop smoothly and safely. May the project also be blessed with the continued support of the Buddhist community. To find out more, please visit https://ariyavihara.org/ariya-vihara-building-project/.

We rejoice in this milestone for the 1st Theravada Bhikkuni Training Centre in Malaysia.

Bro. Tan Siang Chye and Sis. Karen Chia greeting Ayya Sumangala.

Nalanda leaders at the event.

Sis. Buddhina signing the board to mark the support.