This Sunday 13 April, Pustaka Nalanda is organizing a commemoration service for Anagarika Dharmapala – the famous writer, speaker, and revivalist of Theravada Buddhism.
Read moreIt has been 33 days since the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in the early hours of 8 March, while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Now the whole world has come to know “MH370”.
Read moreOn 6 April, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the weekly Service Sunday and also to participate in the preparations for the upcoming Buddha Day Observance (or more commonly known as Wesak).
Read moreOn Saturday 5 April, Nalandians and devotees gathered at the Sri Petaling market for the first time there for the monthly Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) despite the early morning drizzle. We were honoured to have 3 venerables from the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple to participate in the alms-round.
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On 22-25 March, Nalanda Dharma School organized a 4-day Leadership Camp at Samadhi Vihāra, Shah Alam. The camp themed ‘Lead-A-Ship’ aimed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills among teenagers. A total of 55 participants aged 14 – 17 years old who came from various states participated in this meaningful camp.
Read moreSince launching Nalanda’s Chinese Facebook page a month ago, we have received much support and strong encouragement from many readers. More than 600 individuals have ‘Liked’ our Mandarin channel since it was published on 5 March. Thank you for the positive feedback and enthusiastic support!
Read moreAn old friend of Nalandians, Ven. Kaixin from Er Di Buddhist Centre, came to Nalanda on Wednesday 2 April for a visit. Ven. Kaixin accompanied by 3 devotees met up with Bro. Tan for a lengthy talk on various issues ranging from Dhamma propagation, education, Buddhist traditions, and designing Buddhist centres.
Read moreDuring a funeral ceremony in ancient China, paper-made models of houses, sedan chairs, treasure chests, clothes, daily utensils, and even effigies of servants, were burnt as the cortege was leaving home for burial in the cemetery.
Read moreOn Monday 31 March, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the New-moon Uposatha (Observance) Day pūja and chanting. The day also marked the conclusion of 7-day prayers for the casualties of MH370, which started since the broadcast of the heartbreaking official news on 24 March on the crash of the airplane in the Indian Ocean.
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