In a simple but meaningful programme on 1 May morning, the Nalanda Youth Centre was officially launched by the Guest of Honour Bro. Goh Qing Song, President of Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia, in the presence of Ven. Sri Saranankara, other Sangha members, and Buddhist community leaders. Also present were 200 Nalanda members and guests from Malaysia and overseas. Read more
Today is Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 11th Anniversary. We sincerely thank all our members, volunteers, benefactors, supporters and well-wishers for your years of contributions! Your earnest support and encouragement has enabled Nalanda to fulfill our mission to bring holistic education to more people, and to bring about integral human development. To all Nalandians, “Happy Nalanda Day”! Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreTomorrow is the official launching of Nalanda Youth Centre – the first dedicated centre for Buddhist youth activities in Serdang. We are honoured to welcome Ven. B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero, Sangha members, and Buddhist community leaders to join Nalandians in celebrating this milestone for the Malaysian Buddhist youth movement.
Read moreFollowing the inspiring first Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch Members’ Day last month, the 2nd such training session was held on Saturday, 26 April in Gurun, Kedah. Founder Bro. Tan spoke about “Observance Days” – what they are and why they are celebrated. Among the three important annual Observance Days are ‘Buddha Day’ (Wesak Full-moon), ‘Dhamma Day’ (Asalha Full-moon), and ‘Sangha Day’.
Read moreVen. Ariyadhammika from Austria and Ven. U Sumana from Myanmar arrived at Nalanda Centre last night, having traveled from Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping. They were warmly received by Nalanda officers and devotees.
Read moreToday is the New-moon Uposatha Day, and the start of the month of Wesak (Pāli, ‘Vesakha’). In another two weeks, Buddhists in Malaysia will celebrate the Wesak Full-moon ‘Buddha Day’.
Read moreFinal touches are being done by Nalandian youths for Nalanda Youth Centre’s opening this Thursday, 1 May 2014. Ven. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero will grace the occasion together with other Sangha members.
Read moreIn conjunction with Bro. Tan’s visit to Kedah, the President of Gurun Buddhist Association Mr. Khaw Kheng Hooi invited Bro. Tan to deliver a talk at his residence for relatives and close friends on Friday, 25 April. Bro. Tan gave an insightful Mandarin and Hokkien sharing on the meaning of ‘Practice and Cultivation’.
Read moreFrom 1 May to 3 May, Nalanda members from all over Malaysia will congregate in Sri Serdang for the inaugural National Members’ Convention. The 3-day convention will discuss issues pertaining to Dhamma-learning, practice and education. Nalandians in Sri Serdang look forward to hosting members from all over the country this week! Have a safe journey to Selangor, and see you at our ‘spiritual home’ – Nalanda Centre. Welcome, Svagatam !
Read moreAfter some renovation and sprucing up, the Nalanda Youth Centre will be officially launched this Thursday, 1 May 2014, in conjunction with Nalanda’s 11th Anniversary celebrations.
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