Volunteers are on hand to assist Ven. Saṅgharakkhita and the community during the programme.

On Saturday 5 April, Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita led the monthly Pindacāra at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden. Sayadaw carried with him his ‘Patta Kya’ (monastic fan) for practicality, detachment and mindfulness and to symbolise the sacred commitment & adherence to the Vinaya.

During this Qing Ming period, market-goers and stall vendors gathered to perform meritorious deeds of offering requisites and food to the Sangha, garnering merits to share with their departed loved ones and ancestors. It was an uplifting sight to see the convergence of mutual support between monastics and laity, ancestral remembrance and the reinforcement of one’s spiritual practice.

Cultivating generosity and humility.

Happy to witness the good deeds of others.

Making offerings with a joyful heart.

Volunteers at the engagement counter to share about Dhamma programmes at Nalanda.

Cultivating generosity and humility.

Cultivating generosity and humility.

In the morning Dhamma teaching at NEO Centre KL, Sayadaw shared that the laity’s respect, sincere support, devotion and generosity to the monastics contribute towards the sustenance of the Sāsana.  He encouraged us to continue in our efforts to avail community programmes such as this, which provides a platform of spiritual nourishment for both the laity and monastics.

We extend our appreciation to Sayadaw for his advice, which further invigorated Nalanda members and volunteers in their service.  Sadhu anumodāna!

Back at NEO Centre KL for the morning service.

Ven. Saṅgharakkhita reinforced the importance of a community who learns and practices together.

We are grateful to venerable sir for his kind encouragement and guidance.

Offering lunch dana prepared with care by devotees and volunteers.