Message from the Director of Nalanda Institute
Today marks the 9th anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia. As the Director, I am proud of the achievements the Institute has achieved over the years. Nine years since our establishment in 2007, we have successfully provided quality Buddhist education to 10,800 participants, completely free of charge!
Read moreOn Sunday 29 May, Nalandians gathered to observe Nalanda’s monthly Samaggi Day. It was also the ideal opportunity for the Society’s Management to acknowledge and thank the volunteers who had worked tirelessly before, during and after the recent Buddha Day celebrations.
Read moreToday, we again celebrate Teacher’s Day in Malaysia. For the development of a happy community and successful nation, good teachers are truly indispensable. They are the ones who can directly shape the culture and attitude of future citizens.
Read more1 May is an important date for Nalandians. Not only does it mark the anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s establishment in 2003, it was also the day when Nalanda Youth Centre was founded in 2012; as well as the opening of their own activity centre and Youth Library in 2013.
Read moreToday, Nalandians and devotees celebrated Mother’s Day in a special way to show our gratitude to all wonderful mothers who have sacrificed for their children out of compassion. There is no comparison to the dedication borne of maternal love. As children, we shall always remember our mothers’ unconditional love, and be filial to them.
Read moreOn 1 May 2016, Nalanda Buddhist Society will celebrate our 13th anniversary with much rejoicing and gratitude for the support given to us by the community. Over the past 13 years, we have been continuously providing quality educational programmes to help more people practise and understand the Buddha-Dhamma.
Read moreFor three days, from 18 to 20 March, over 200 participants camped in Genting Highlands to discover how to “live in accordance with Dhamma” at Nalanda’s Dhamma-Living Camp 2016. Participants were deeply inspired by the insightful Dhamma teachings, and touched by the warm friendship and hospitality of the camp volunteers.
Read more“Nalanda Patron’s Day” is an annual programme to commemorate and appreciate all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed to the growth of Nalanda over the years, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education. Nalanda Buddhist Society first observed “Patron’s Day” on 18 March 2007, in conjunction with the birth anniversary of our late teacher and spiritual adviser – Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thero.
Read moreSince 13 February, staff and volunteers have gradually returned to Nalanda Centre to resume their duties after the Lunar New Year holidays. Some had come days earlier to clean and spruce up the Centre after the week-long break. Everyone is delighted to see each other, and filled with enthusiasm to continue serving the community.
Read moreOn the first day of Chinese New Year, devotees came together as a family to celebrate this auspicious occasion with Pūjā and chanting at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. It was a meaningful and spiritual gathering, and the devotees were filled with a deep sense of gratitude and unity.
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