We invite you and your loved ones to join us tomorrow Saturday 6 May at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre in Happy Garden Kuala Lumpur, for the fourth day of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance.
Read moreFollowing a meaningful day of learning and reflective programmes on Buddha Day, let us continue our observance tonight. We invite you to join us this evening at 8pm for the film screening of ‘Dhammayatra’ (Mandarin with English subtitles), a spiritual pilgrimage to retrace the path taken by our Enlightened Teacher 2,600 years ago, and discover the timeless beauty and efficacy of His marvellous teachings.
Read moreThe rain has abated and final preparations for tonight’s Heritage Procession is now in progress. We invite you and your loved ones to join this unique cultural and spiritual experience, where the Buddha-rupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan by traditionally dressed devotees, to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs.
Read moreThe Buddha Jayanti Exhibition has just been launched today, 4 May, in the presence of members, devotees and volunteers. It is one of the highlights of Buddha Day Observance and carries the theme “Living a Meaningful Life”. Exhibits on display showcase the richness and beauty of Buddha's teachings, and the inspiring qualities of the Buddha and his disciples who have led meaningful lives.
Read moreToday 4 May 2023, the Full-moon day of Vesakhā of the Buddhist Era 2567, ushers in a future of hope and confidence in contrast to the fear and uncertainty we endured in the last three years. Although these years can easily be regarded as belonging to some of the worst in human history, we must also acknowledge that they taught us to better appreciate the Buddha’s teaching on impermanence, dissatisfaction and non-self (anicca, dukkha and anattā). They made us realise how fragile life can be and how this very fragility makes life so precious.
Read moreIn the early hours of dawn on Buddha Day B.E. 2567, Nalanda members and devotees gathered to offer dāna to venerable monks, during the morning Pindacāra (monks on alms round) which started at Nalanda Centre. The community around the Centre also took the opportunity to perform these meritorious deeds to support the Sangha. It was indeed a joyful start to an auspicious day.
Read moreJust an hour ago, Nalanda members and volunteers joyfully welcomed Ven. Dr. K. Gnanawimala Thera and Ven. D. Rahula Thera to Nalanda Centre. Venerable monks have travelled from Sri Lanka to lend their presence to the Malaysian Buddhist community during this holy Vesakha month, and we are grateful that they are here at Nalanda for the Buddha Day Observance.
Read moreIn the past weeks, Nalanda has been abuzz with activities to prepare for our first full-scale Buddha Day Observance since the pandemic. Members, volunteers, devotees, youths and students have been working together to set up the special exhibitions, plan for the learning programmes and practise for the procession.
Read moreBuddha Day Observance at Nalanda starts tomorrow! We invite you and your loved ones to join us for a meaningful and spiritual commemoration, in honour of our great Teacher, the Buddha. The list of programmes from 3 to 7 May is listed below, and do invite your friends to join as well. We look forward to welcome you this Wesak.
Read moreIn just a few days, we will commemorate the most important event in the Buddhist calendar, the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment on the full-moon day of the Vesakha month. We joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda, with a host of programmes from Wednesday 3 May to Sunday 7 May. We look forward to welcome you to Nalanda Centre. All are welcome.
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