Nalanda Buddhist Society marked its 15th anniversary celebration on 1 May 2018 with flowing gratitude towards all our teachers, spiritual guides, benefactors, supporters, members, volunteers and devotees from near and far.
Read moreGreat news! Wisdom Park’s webpage was officially launched on 1st May by Ven. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero in the presence of Nalanda members and devotees. The launch was in conjunction with the 15th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society.
Read moreMessage from Evelyn Chow, President of Nalanda Buddhist Society.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society. I feel blessed being around with so many members who are attending the Sixth National Members Convention here at Nalanda Centre. There are many supportive conditions over the past 15 years which caused all of us to be here today – I believe our gathering is not by mere chance.
Read more18 March 2018 marks the birth centenary of the Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero (1918 – 2006), the late Sanghanāyaka Thera of Malaysia, and Nalanda’s Spiritual Adviser.
Read moreOn 11 March 2011, at 2.46PM local time, a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan near Sendai, causing widespread damages and triggering a powerful tsunami that struck coastal villages and towns with great ferocity.
Read moreToday marks the 4th year of MH370’s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. Many family members of those who perished are still in agony over not knowing the actual fate of their loved ones.
Read more16 January marks the anniversary of Luang Pu Chah’s passing (in 1992). Traditionally on this day, his disciples throughout the world would gather at his main monastery – Wat Nong Pah Pong in Ubon Ratchathani – to observe the memorial. Let us pay humble tribute to this great teacher of many by recollecting his teachings and by practising them diligently!
Read moreThursday 31 August marked the 11th anniversary of the passing of Nalanda’s late spiritual adviser, Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, as well as being Malaysia’s 60th National Day. Nalanda founder Bro. Tan delivered a Dhamma talk on gratitude to commemorate these two occasions.
Read more14 October 2017 marked the second anniversary of the establishment of Wisdom Park Development Committee (WPDC) – the coordinating body to draw up and implement the masterplan for the facility. From an initial membership of 13 members, WPDC has been expanded with the appointment of more professionals and Buddhist community representatives to the committee, which boasts of 20 members currently.
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. His Majesty was the longest-reigning monarch in the world at the time of his death last October at age 88. He is still beloved and sorely missed by Thai people everywhere, with 12.7 million visitors having paid respects to his remains at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
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