News & Updates

10 September 2019

‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru this Sunday

We joyfully invite you to participate in our annual fund-raising event at Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch this Sunday, 15 September.  The ‘Family Fun Fair’ aims to raise funds to enable us to continue providing community education programmes through Nalanda Buddhist Society, Nalanda Institute, Dhamma School and Free School in J.B.

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9 September 2019

Official Birthday of His Majesty

Nalanda Buddhist Society members offer our felicitations to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday.  May His Majesty reign peacefully with good health and long life.  Daulat Tuanku!

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7 September 2019

Discovering Blessings at Dhamma-living Camp

For the past two days, participants of the on-going Dhamma Living Camp for Young Adults have been immersed in Dhamma living to discover the blessings in life.  After arriving yesterday morning, campers have been making new acquaintances and rekindling old friendships.  For deeper discussions and reflection, they gathered in their assigned ‘Dhamma families’ for the duration of the camp.

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6 September 2019

Inspiring journey to Ladakh

From 23 August to 2 September, a group of 35 Nalandians led by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan travelled to Ladakh for the trip of a lifetime.  Ladakh is a region administered by India, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent at 15,000 ft above sea level, on the Karakoram mountain range.  The group was privileged to be hosted by Ven. Sanghasena Mahathera, and was warmly welcomed upon arrival at Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC).

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4 September 2019

Bearing gratitude on Memorial day

31 August 2019 marked the 13th Anniversary of the late Ven. Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda’s passing.  Nalanda members and devotees honoured our late Spiritual Adviser with a commemoration ceremony in the morning.  After the meditation, puja and chanting, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama delivered a Dhamma talk on the benefits of gratitude and appreciation.

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31 August 2019

Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan

62 years ago, a nation was born to the jubilant cries of “Merdeka!”, having triumphed in a long journey of great determination and patriotism.  The people of this nation have since demonstrated the same unrelenting zeal to keep the country together.  Through difficulties and challenges, Malaysians revealed maturity and prioritised harmony out of love for our home.

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28 August 2019

K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

31 August 2019 marks the 13th anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser – Most Venerable Dr. K Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thero. We invite you to join us for a meaningful and spiritual day in commemorating the teachings and lifetime contributions of the late venerable, this Saturday at Nalanda Centre.

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28 August 2019

10-year Memorial Service in Ladakh

On Sunday 25 August, a memorial service was held at Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) Leh – Ladakh, conducted by Ven. Sanghasena.  35 Nalandians, led by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan, were present to personally honour our dear sisters – G. G. Tan, Julie Ang, Jennie Cheong, and Lee Ah Yem – who lost their lives in a tragic accident whilst on a charitable mission there.

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25 August 2019

In Memoriam – A decade in passing

On the fateful day of 25 August 2009, while travelling on a charity tour to help build schools and welfare homes in Ladakh, four of our dear Dhamma friends – G. G. Tan, Julie Ang, Jennie Cheong, and Lee Ah Yem – met with a tragic road accident that caused them their lives. Today marks the 10th anniversary of their passing, and a group of Nalandians led by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan is now in Ladakh to pay special tribute for their services rendered to the Buddha-Sāsana.

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21 August 2019

More ‘Care Bags’ reach the needy

From 4 to 12 August, Nalanda members and volunteers had the priviledge of presenting ‘care bags’ and supplies to charitable homes and the needy around Klang Valley.  With many fair-goers stepping forward to donate towards the ‘Care Bag’ project during the recent Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2019, we were able to choose suitable food items and provisions to help those less fortunate.

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