News & Updates

9 May 2014

Nalanda Bulletin Issue No.21

The 21st Issue of Nalanda Bulletin was released earlier today! Get a copy from Nalanda Centre or any NEO Centres near you, and read about recent news and updates on Buddhist programmes and activities. We thank our earnest Communications and Editorial teams for again giving us the pleasure of reading the Nalanda Bulletin. Sadhu anumodana!

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9 May 2014

Wesak Highlight – ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition

The ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition is one of the highlights of Nalanda’s Wesak Observance.  From handcrafted exhibits to photographs, messages of the Dhamma are illustrated through visual presentations to stimulate reflection from the viewer’s perspective. Read more
8 May 2014

Blood Donation Campaign at Nalanda Centre

Do you know that with a pint of blood you donate, 3 lives can be saved?  Perform a wholesome deed this Wesak by participating in the Blood Donation Campaign.  It only takes a little of your time to donate blood, but its effect on someone’s life will last forever.

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8 May 2014

The Tragic Mystery of MH370

Today is exactly 2 months since the mysterious disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in the early hours of 8 March, while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.  Despite intensive efforts by a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team of experts, no trace of the missing airplane has been found so far.  The enigma of flight MH370 continues to bewilder the whole world.

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7 May 2014

Nalanda Officers visit Tzu Chi Indonesia

In conjunction with their official visit to Jakarta at the invitation of Buddhist Fellowship Indonesia (BFI), Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan, officers led by Bro. Tong Siong Yeow, and their host the BFI Committee, visited Tzu Chi Foundation’s newly-established centre in North Jakarta.  They were met at Tzu Chi by the country’s head of operations, Bapa Hong Tjhin.

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7 May 2014

“Taking Refuge” Ceremony on Buddha Day

Nalanda Buddhist Society will be organising a “Taking Refuge” Ceremony on this Wesak Buddha Day, Tuesday 13 May, starting at 9.30am.  In this meaningful programme to be held at Nalanda Centre, devotees come together to seek guidance and refuge in the Three Jewels – the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha – and to observe the Five Precepts faithfully.

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5 May 2014

Pindacāra at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden

On Saturday 3 May, Nalandians and devotees participated happily in our monthly Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at the Sri Petaling market and then at the Happy Garden morning market.

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4 May 2014

Nalanda members explore Kuala Lumpur

Nalandians from outside the Klang Valley who are in Selangor to participate in the inaugural National Members’ Convention from 1 – 3 May took time to explore Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Early in the morning, everyone embarked on a “Heritage Walk” exploring the old streets of KL with its rich history and tapestry of peoples and cultures.

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4 May 2014

Truly inspiring National Nalanda Members’ Convention

In conjunction with Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 11th Anniversary, Nalandians from all over the country gathered at Nalanda Centre to participate in the inaugural National Members’ Convention from 1 – 3 May.

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3 May 2014

BPS 0322 – Course on “Going for Refuge & Keeping Precepts”

The second module of “Buddhist Devotional Practice” course organized by Nalanda Institute was joyfully concluded on 26 April.  The first part of the course on “Going for Refuge” was delivered by Bro. Tong Siong Yeow, Head of Department for Leadership and Management Studies.

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