News & Updates

6 March 2013

Ajahn Tiradhammo at Nalanda Centre

Ajahn Tiradhammo from Canada visited Nalanda Centre and delivered an insightful Dhamma talk this evening.  Venerable Ajahn is a senior monk in Ajahn Chah’s Thai forest monk tradition.  On arrival at 6.15pm, Ajahn was received by a group of Nalandian officers and volunteers.  He later had a conversation with Bro.Tan, before being taken on a tour of Nalanda Centre by Sis. Nandini and Bro. Andrew Lee.  Anumodana!

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5 March 2013

Sangha Nāyaka of Malaysia

Nalanda Patron’s Day will be observed over 3 days from 16 – 18 March, with a wholesome line-up of meaningful educational programmes.  18 March 2013 marks the 95th birth anniversary of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda.  The late venerable was an erudite monk fondly known as the “Sangha Nāyaka of Malaysia”.

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3 March 2013

Fellowship Undergraduate Night (F.U.N.)

The FUN is back! On 23 February, Nalanda Youth Centre conducted the fifth session of Fellowship Undergraduate Night.  It was a wonderful reunion for the youths especially with the spirit of Chinese New Year still lingering.

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2 March 2013

Sharing the insights of 10 contemporary Buddhist teachers

Counting down to Nalanda Buddhist Society's 10th Anniversary milestone on 1 May 2013, we are sharing with you the wisdom and insights of 10 contemporary Buddhist masters of our times!

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26 February 2013

Happy 25th Anniversary to Singapore Buddhist Fellowship!

Bro. Ananda Fong, Director of Pustaka Nalanda, presenting a souvenir to Angie Chew Monksfield, current President of Buddhist Fellowship.  May the Buddha's teachings continue to guide our Dhamma outreach everywhere.

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22 February 2013

Nalandians at Berjaya Times Square, KL

Nalanda is honoured by the invitation to participate in the Berjaya Founder’s Day celebration on Saturday, 23 February, at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur.  Berjaya Founder’s Day is an annual celebration of philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service.  Nalandians were busy over the past few nights packing souvenirs and gifts for the occasion.  Some 20,000 visitors are expected at the Mall.  Meet us there on the 10th Floor, from morning to evening to share the joy of selfless service!   All are welcome, Svagatam.

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21 February 2013

New Nalanda Branches to be Established

Since 2009, there has been a significant increase in the number of outstation devotees traveling to Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang to attend various courses and activities.  Thus, at the Members’ EGM on 13 January 2013, Nalanda Buddhist Society has decided to establish full-fledged branches outside Serdang to serve our community better.

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20 February 2013

Obituary – Prof. Emeritus A. K. Warder

It is with deep respects that we announce the passing of a distinguished scholar in Indology, Prof. Emeritus Anthony Kennedy Warder (A. K. Warder) earlier this month in Canada.  Prof. Warder passed away days before Chinese New Year, and his funeral was held in Toronto on Friday, 15 February 2013.

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6 February 2013

Have a Harmonious and Meaningful time!

Best wishes for the New Year from Nalandians to devotees, friends, and relatives!  Let us make this year exceptional by being ‘transformational’!  May the blessings of Right Effort lead us closer to the realisation of our noble aspirations.

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4 February 2013

Nalanda Bulletin Issue No. 13

The Nalanda Bulletin Issue No.13 (January 2013) is now available for reading on-line!  If you would like to have a hard-copy, kindly collect one from any Nalanda Centre.  For Nalandians going back to your hometowns during the Chinese New Year, please collect some hard-copies to be distributed to your families and friends, as well as for local Buddhist organisations near you.

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