On Tuesday 18 March, ‘Nalanda Patron’s Day’ was observed at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang 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 more‘Nalanda Patron’s Day’ is an annual programme to commemorate and appreciate all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education.
Read moreAs we agonize over the fate of Malaysia Airlines MH370 which disappeared a few days ago with 239 people on board, let us also not forget the victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Eastern Japan 3 years ago today, on 11 March 2011.
Read moreWe welcome you to join us at Nalanda Centre in tonight’s Uposatha Pūja starting at 8pm. Today happens to be the religiously significant ‘Māgha Pūja ’ Day. ‘Māgha ’ is the name of a month in the Buddhist calendar; hence ‘Māgha Pūja ’ is observed on the full-moon day of that month.
Read moreToday marks the 111th Birth Anniversary of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister and “Father of Independence”, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. The Tunku led a group of visionary and courageous Malayan leaders in working together to achieve the nation’s independence in 1957, and to form ‘Malaysia’ in 1963.
Read more16 January 2014 marks the 22nd anniversary of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s passing. More than two decades later, his unique ways of teaching still resonate among us today. His clear message was presented in simple daily language, yet was deep and profound. Nalanda pays tribute to this inspiring and influential teacher, whose noble example, wisdom and legacy continue to guide many practitioners presently. Namo Sanghaya !
Read moreNine years ago today, on 26 December 2004, a massive earthquake off Sumatra triggered a Tsunami that swept across 14 countries and killed a quarter million people. It was among the worst natural disasters in human history. But the aftermath of the tragedy saw an outpouring of compassion and donation, which brought out the best aspects of humanity.
Read more11 December 2013 marks the second anniversary of Nalanda’s first branch facility – the NEO Centre in Happy Garden. We would like to thank all volunteers and devotees for your kind support, services, contributions and encouragement given us over the past two years.
Read moreDr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born in 1891 into the ‘untouchables’, a segment of India’s population that was hitherto deprived, degraded, and often mistreated by the other castes. Yet despite his early deprivation, Dr. Ambedkar later rose in stature and prominence through hard work and fortitude to become the first Law Minister of independent India. He is also popularly regarded as the ‘principal architect of the Indian Constitution’ – a social contract that granted liberties, justice, and respectability to India’s dejected millions.
Read more31 August 2013 marked the 7th Anniversary of the late Ven. Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda's passing. Nalanda honoured our late Spiritual Advisor with a commemoration ceremony on that day. After the meditation, puja and chanting, Bro. Tan gave a moving and poignant Dhamma talk, with fond recollections of the late venerable’s humour, kindness, wit and wisdom. Bro. Tan also reminded us to “admire the Dhamma from near”, and live closely in accordance with the Dhamma.
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