On Wednesday 31 August, Nalanda members, devotees, volunteers and Dhamma School students gathered to honour our late Spiritual Advisor Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda at Nalanda Centre. Although it has been 16 years after his passing, his missionary impact and contribution to Buddhism in Malaysia continues to be felt in today’s Buddhist societies and communities, of which many are rooted in the late venerable’s efforts.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 August, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted 20 students from Sunway University Buddhist Society at the weekly Youth Sunday Service. After the morning meditation and chanting, a youth forum was moderated by Sis. Lim Xin to explore how young adults can face uncertainty at different junctures in their lives.
Read moreThe re-development of Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur is now 90% complete and the Centre is on schedule for its officiating ceremony on Sunday, 11 December 2022. This expanded facility of 4,500 sqft will enable the community in its vicinity to gather, learn and practise Dhamma. It features a Dhamma Teaching & Meditation Hall, a reference library, management office, meeting room, discussion room and kitchen.
Read moreDuring the pandemic, many events were held online, isolating university students and causing many to develop unhealthy habits. To break through this isolation, students need to step out of their comfort zones, understand themselves and develop wholesome friendship.
Read more"It happens that sometimes in history, we are privileged to be associated with outstanding individuals who contributed to the betterment of the human race. One such person was Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, who left the confines of his village in rural Sri Lanka and spent five decades bringing the sublime message of the Buddha to millions all over the world.
Read moreToday, 31 August 2022, Malaysians here and abroad celebrate the 65th anniversary of our nation’s independence. As a relatively young nation, we have enjoyed peace, progress and stability even as we faced ever-changing and unprecedented trials over the decades. Now as we emerge from the clutches of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is even more critical for us to stand together and face new challenges which arise domestically as well as from global events.
Read more31 August 2022 marks the 16th anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. This Wednesday, Nalandians will gather to commemorate his lifetime of missionary work and celebrate his spirit and teachings with the following programme.
Read moreOn Sunday 21 August, Nalanda Sri Serdang members gathered for Members’ Day for updates on the Society’s progress and upcoming plans. It was a joyous start as new members were welcomed, all of whom have been serving in various capacities as core volunteers and are committed to Nalanda’s education mission.
Read moreIn the past weeks since 16 July, participants of the first Horticulture and Landscape course (HCL 001) have joyfully gathered every Saturday at Wisdom Park to learn basic horticulture skills. The classes are conducted by Dr. Chen Xing Wei Ph.D. (Horticulture), lead of the Landscaping Team at Wisdom Park.
Read moreOn Sunday 14 August, Sis. Buddhini Tan and leaders of the Society visited Seremban Sudhamma Buddhist Society (SSBS) at their Centre in Negeri Sembilan. They were warmly welcomed by Dr Oo Swee Khoon, President of SSBS and members of the Executive Committee.
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