On 25 and 26 April, the Management Committee of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Buddhist Society met at Nalanda Centre to prepare for their upcoming annual general meeting and leadership transition camp. The student leaders also took the opportunity to call at Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan to seek his advice on strengthening the Buddhist movement on campus. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreOn Saturday 16 May, a multi-religious group led by Star Media Group CEO Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai visited the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. The group also paid visits to the Sam Kow Temple, Madrasatul Gouthiyyah, Tamil Methodist Church, Sri Sakthi Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Read moreExcerpt from an article by Bro. Dr. H S Tan; 17 May 2015.
The Honorable Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi had just concluded a 3-day landmark official visit to China, his first as the country’s Head of Government. Western media often like to portray India and China as political rivals, or even natural enemies. However, these two ancient civilizations had been peacefully connected for more than 2,000 years – and a strong element that bound them together was Buddhism.
Read moreToday is the official celebration for Teacher’s Day in Malaysia. It is a day when we celebrate the best of educators and their contributions to nation-building. Education is a major part of everyone’s life. Education is not only the sharing of intelligence, but the transmission of culture and values. Thus, a teacher should not just be a bearer of knowledge, but one who truly inspires her students to their highest potential of humanity. A teacher should not just teach; she must also lead.
Read moreBeginning Sunday, Nalanda will observe its 4th ‘Gimhāna Retreat’ lasting 7 weeks – from 17 May to 1 July. The Annual ‘Gimhāna Retreat’ focuses on one’s spiritual growth and personal transformation effected through the Dhamma. During this period, everyone is encouraged to commit to progressive Dhamma learning and deeper spiritual cultivation.
Read moreFrom 9 April to 14 May, the Buddhist Society of International Medical University (IMU) in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur organized a series of weekly Dhamma lessons for beginners in Buddhism. Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan was the main speaker for the course, conducting 4 out of 6 lessons there. The Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong and Director of Nalanda Dharma School Sis. Sunanda Ong complemented him by conducting one lesson each.
Read moreIn the past few days, the “Passage through India” special photography exhibition which is on-going at Nalanda Centre continues to draw groups of visitors. On 11 May, Ven. Sing Kan, the Abbess of Sam Poh Tong Temple in Ampang, came visiting with Ven. Pu Yi from Japan, as well as her two devotees.
Read moreOn Thursday 16 April, a new lightbox signboard was put up at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre in Happy Garden. It was installed just in time for Wesak celebrations barely two weeks away then. With such visible signage in conspicuous bright orange (Nalanda’s official colour), NEO Centre KL may just turn out to be a new local navigational landmark!
Read moreOn Saturday 25 April, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch members gathered at Gurun Buddhist Association for their monthly Members’ Day. During the meeting, Sis. Yen See shared her reflections from Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro’s book – “Without and Within”. She also shared about her personal experience in practising the Dhamma.
Read more3 weeks after the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that killed more than 8,000 people, Nepal was again stricken by another powerful 7.3 earthquake today. The epicenter of the quake was 83 km from Kathmandu, near to Namche Bazar and Mount Everest. The earthquake was strong enough to be felt in the Indian capital New Delhi and Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.
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