Mental calmness and clarity are among the conditions we need to achieve peace and happiness in life. Learn how you can reduce mental clutter and increase resilience at the “Meditation Day for Youths” on Saturday, 11 May. This beginner-friendly one-day retreat is open to youths from 16 to 29 years old.
Read moreNalandians welcomed the Vesakha New-moon last Sunday with joyful service to prepare for Buddha Day, the most significant day of the year for Buddhists. Over the past several weeks, volunteers and devotees have been working together in peace and harmony with open hearts and sincere service, befitting our spiritual preparation for this sacred observance.
Read moreJust a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives! We invite you to join the Blood Donation Campaign this Sunday at Nalanda Centre. This simple yet noble act can make a life and death difference for others in need; it is one of the most wholesome deeds one can perform this Wesak. An organ-pledge campaign will also be held at the same time. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to join us in helping to save lives. Thank you!
Read moreThe month of Ramadhan starts today as Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk. This practice of restraint, modesty, and renunciation is not just with regards to food, but also concerns conduct, speech and thoughts. Nalanda wishes our Muslim friends a blessed Ramadhan Al-Mubarak filled with peace, harmony and joy. ‘Selamat Berpuasa’ dan Salam mettā.
Read moreOn 1 May ‘Nalanda Day’, the new batch of elected office-bearers took their ‘pledge of service’, in a simple ceremony at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The new Board was elected at the Society’s 16th Annual General Meeting held on 17 March, with nine out of eleven members retained. Bro. Vincent Lee and Bro. Pee Che Yong retired from the Board after serving two continuous terms, with much appreciation from members.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members offer our felicitations to the people of Thailand on the Coronation of His Majesty Rama X, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, on 4 May 2019. May His Majesty’s reign bring peace, happiness and success to the Thai nation; and may the close friendship between our two countries long endure.
Read more1 May 2019 marks Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 16th Anniversary. The Board of Management and members express our deepest gratitude to our Founder Bro. Tan for his untiring leadership, guidance and advice. We also record our appreciation to our spiritual teachers, advisors, benefactors, donors, supporters, volunteers and devotees for your unwavering faith and support to Nalanda’s educational mission since our establishment in 2003.
Read moreThis morning, Nalanda members are travelling from Johor Bahru, Sungai Petani and all corners of the Klang Valley to congregate at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang for the 7th National Members’ Convention which starts today. The event which will run for 5 days, will culminate with the celebration of Nalanda’s 16th Anniversary on 1st May, Nalanda Day. We wish all members safe travels and look forward to welcome you back to our spiritual home.
Read more‘Buddha Day’ is less than a month away and all Nalandians are getting ready to celebrate the most significant event of the year for Buddhists. For the past few weeks, many members and volunteers have started planning and preparing for the commemoration which will be held on 18 and 19 May.
Read moreOn 21 April, Datuk Charlie Chia delivered a Dhamma talk on ‘Compassion in Action’ at Nalanda Centre. He described that one who has compassion, cannot bear to see the suffering of others and will do what they can to help. Those with compassion experience freedom from feelings such as anger, hatred and jealousy because compassion itself is a strength of character and also gives strength to those in need.
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