On Friday 1 May, Nalanda Buddhist Society members from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kedah branches came together to discuss the Society’s growth for the next five years in the 3rd National Members’ Convention, held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Founder Bro. H S Tan presented an important lecture on ‘The Way Forward’, charting the path for Nalandians to advance personally and organisationally.
Read moreToday marks Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 12th Anniversary since our establishment on 1 May 2003. With much appreciation, the Board of Management and Nalanda members would like to thank our Founder Bro. Tan for his great leadership, guidance and advice throughout these years.
Read moreThe Management and members of Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to humbly invite the Buddhist community to participate in the ‘Officiating Ceremony of Nalanda Centre Annex Building’ this Friday 1 May, starting at 6.30pm, in Sri Serdang, Selangor.
Read more18 March 2015 marks the 97th birth anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s late Spiritual Advisor – Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. Since 2007, this date has been designated “Nalanda Patron’s Day” – an annual programme to commemorate and appreciate all our donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education.
Read moreOn Sunday 8 March, Nalandians and devotees congregated to observe the 1st anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370’s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. Venerable Seelananda Maha Thero, Deputy Abbot of Bhāvanā Society, West Virginia, USA, graced the occasion with an insightful Dhamma talk.
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of Malaysia Airlines MH370′s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. After one year of intensive and extensive search under challenging conditions, the wreckage of the B777 aircraft is still not found. Many questions therefore remain unanswered as to the fate of that flight, and its 239 passengers and crew.
Read more8 March 2015 marks the 1st anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370′s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean, with 239 passengers and crew on board. We invite everyone to participate in a Special Memorial Service dedicated to the victims of this tragedy. Let us be united in our compassion and generate thoughts of mettā (loving-kindness) to the grieving families.
Read more12 February marks the birth anniversary of English scientist Sir Charles Darwin – an eminent figure whose contributions to evolutionary thought had an enormous effect on many fields of science. Since his passing in 1882, ‘Darwin Day’ has been observed to highlight his contribution to science, and to promote science in general.
Read more26 December 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami which struck the coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal, killing more than 230,000 people and displacing another 2 million across 14 countries. Many families lost their livelihood and every material thing they owned.
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