Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia extends our deepest condolences to the people of South Africa on the passing of Nelson Mandela, a global icon of courage, strength and peace. The world has lost another humanistic voice of conscience, and a little of its shine today with his passing. To all people in the world who love freedom from racism and oppression, let us strive on with conviction and compassion. Santī, Peace.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 December, a team of 12 Nalandians attended a “Building Fund-Raising Luncheon” organized by Serdang Buddhist Association at Hee Lai Ton Restaurant, Seri Kembangan. From its humble beginnings 24 years ago, Serdang Buddhist Association has contributed much to the community through various programmes and activities. As part of their expansion plan, a new building to cater for the Association’s activities is being planned.
Read moreOn 1 December, Ayya Susīla led the Bhāvanā Day (one-day meditation retreat) at Nalanda Centre. After the morning Pūja, Ayya Susīla delivered a profound and inspiring Dhamma talk themed “Returning to the Purity of Mind”. Ayya shared that one should not just focus on having clarity of mind, but also its purity through the cultivation of morality and wisdom.
Read moreNalanda Institute Convocation Ceremony for participants of BPS 302 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies was joyously held on 30 November at Nalanda Centre. The ceremony began with an ‘ovada’ or advice from Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, the Director of Nalanda Institute. He complimented all graduates for their diligence and determination over the past 5 months to complete the course. Achariya Vijaya also quoted ‘Mangala Sutta‘ to the audience, which contains Buddha’s advice on the way to live a noble way of life which ultimately leads to liberation from suffering.
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Article by Lim Ajit. Photographs by Lee Jia Ann.
The Nalanda Children’s Learning Camp was held over 4 days from 25 to 28 November, and participated by primary school pupils aged 9 to 12. Following the success of the Teenager’s Learning Camp, students and facilitators of Nalanda Dharma School put in more hard-work to organise the annual camp with just a week’s interval! 62 participants spent time fruitfully at Nalanda Centre learning about love and happiness.
On Friday 29 November, many devotees came from near and far, joyously offered lunch dāna to Ven. Dr. Gunaratana at Nalanda House. As the Venerable’s 86th birthday is approaching next week, we took this opportunity to celebrate Bhante’s birthday in advance, not with one birthday cake, but with two! Read more
On Wednesday 27 November, Nalanda Centre welcomed the maiden visit of Ven. Ajahn Jayanto from Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. Devotees took the opportunity to offer lunch dāna to both Ven. Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Maha Thero and Ven. Ajahn Jayanto. Read more
On Sunday 24 November, the Abbot of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Ven. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero (40 vassa) made a visit to Nalanda House Sri Serdang to pay respect to an elder monk, Ven. Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Maha Thero (66 vassa). Ven. Sri Saranankara showed deep reverence to the senior bhikkhu.
Read moreArticle by Lim Ajit. Photographs by Ooi Choong Li and Liew Qian Yu.
With the start of year-end school break, 51 teenagers participated in a fruitful learning camp held at Nalanda Centre from 18 – 21 November. Targeted at secondary school students from 13 to 17 years old, the participants converged from various parts of Klang Valley, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Johor, and even from Singapore.
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