From 16-25 November 2023, Nalanda Buddhist Society will host the 2nd Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme in conjunction with the Society’s 20th Anniversary celebrations. Nalanda undertook this important project in partnership with several Buddhist organisations in India as part of our long-term vision to propagate Buddha-Dhamma in its land of origin, and to revitalize the proper learning and practice of Buddhism there.
Read moreLast Saturday 4 November, participants of the Fellowship Undergraduate Network (F.U.N.) combined their fourth learning session with performing service at Wisdom Park. The university students worked together and supported each other in making quick work of turning around the facilities for the next two programmes at the educational campus.
Read moreOn 28 to 29 October, 65 Nalanda leaders from Serdang Headquarters and Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani Branches came together to refresh and realign in their missionary. Over these two days, the group explored various aspects important to their roles including the Society's Code of Conduct, ways to manage challenges and resolving issues in leading teams, and the importance of continuous learning.
Read moreWe are honoured to host renowned social-reformer and inspiring teacher – Venerable Sanghasena Mahathera – on his upcoming journey to Malaysia, in conjunction with the “Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme” organised by Nalanda Youth Centre.
Read moreLast Sunday 29 October, over 300 Nalanda members, Dhamma School students, volunteers and devotees gathered for a joyous Sangha Day Observance at Nalanda Centre. Friends and families from across Malaysia, came together to learn Dhamma and perform the meritorious deed of honouring the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.
Read moreFriends from Firefly Mission Singapore have just set off from Kuala Kubu Bahru an hour ago, after spending the last three days in a joyful Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park. We rejoice in your learning spirit and wise reflections, and wish the group a safe trip as they journey on to the ‘kathina’ celebrations in Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. Sadhu!
Read moreOn Saturday 28 October, 70 Nalanda leaders and members paid tribute to our Spiritual Adviser, Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero on the occasion of his 70th birthday at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul. Joining over 200 members of the Buddhist community in the offering of lunch dāna, the congregation joyfully celebrated his reverence’s birthday and expressed their appreciation to him, having benefitted from his service of four decades.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 63 (October 2023 edition) is now available for collection at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, as well as our branches in Happy Garden, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani. We invite you to peruse through the bulletin to rejoice and learn more about the Dhamma programmes in the past months, and upcoming programmes.
Read moreThis morning on the full-moon day of Kattika month, over 300 members, devotees and Dhamma School students gathered for Sangha Day at Nalanda Centre to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.
Read moreToday, 28 October 2023 marks the 70th birthday of the Most Venerable Bootawatte Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero. An indefatigable missionary who has dedicated four decades of his life towards uplifting the spirit of social service and unity amongst Buddhists here in Malaysia, his compassionate efforts have touched the lives of many monks and laity alike.
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