Bro. Tan accompanied by several Nalandians spent 3 days from 17 to 19 April in Kampar, Perak, to help install the Buddha-Altar at Mangala Lodge. The installation of the Altar was timed to coincide with the auspicious Wesak New-moon Uposatha Day.
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that the “Passage through India” special exhibition at Nalanda Centre will be extended to 17th May due to good response from the public. During its originally scheduled 3-day run from 1st to 3rd May, more than 1,000 visitors have viewed the wonderful photographs of temples, people and scenery. The exhibition will be opened to public for the next two weekends – i.e. the 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th May – from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Read moreOn 19 and 25 April, Nalanda Institute Malaysia conducted two short courses to explain the true significance of Wesak ‘Buddha Day’; the courses were held at NEO Centre Happy Garden and Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang respectively.
Read moreThe ‘Silver Lining’ Photography Competition On-line Voting is now Open!
The voting for the ‘Silver Lining’ Photography Competition is open from 5 – 11 May. The Top 20 shortlisted photographs by our panel of judges have been posted onto Nalanda’s Facebook page; but we need your help to allocate them their positions!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Management and members would like to thank all volunteers, benefactors, donors, visitors, and well-wishers for a marvelous Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Observance! Your selfless service, support and dedication ensured that the 3-day programme was faithfully and successfully carried out.
Read moreDuring the Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ observance period, Nalanda devotees performed numerous meritorious deeds such as giving alms, listening to and discussing the Dhamma, meditating, and serving others selflessly. In a pūja last night (Sunday, 3 May), Nalandians dedicated merits to the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Nepal. With compassionate hearts, we wish that all beings be free from harm and danger. May all beings be free from suffering!
Read moreIn its special report in conjunction with Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, ‘The Star’ reporter Adrian Chan interviewed the Head of Nalanda Education Team Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, and Nalanda Founder Bro Tan. The article explains the proper concept of ‘worship’ in Buddhism. Click on the link below for the full commentary. Sadhu!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society joyfully wishes the Malaysian Buddhist community, “Happy Wesak Buddha Day”, year 2559 of the Buddhist Era. Wesak Full-moon today marks the anniversary of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and ‘Parinibbāna’ (Passing Away) twenty-six centuries ago. It is indeed the most sacred occasion for us to recollect His noble teachings that leads to liberation from suffering.
Read moreTomorrow, Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Wesak Full-moon ‘Buddha Day’ – the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all devotees “Happy Wesak” filled with wholesome joy, Dhamma learning, and spiritual insights.
Read moreToday marks Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 12th Anniversary since our establishment on 1 May 2003. With much appreciation, the Board of Management and Nalanda members would like to thank our Founder Bro. Tan for his great leadership, guidance and advice throughout these years.
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