On Saturday 2 November, the Buddhist community came together to offer alms to venerable nuns during the monthly Pindacāra programme organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch. A familiar practice for many at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets, market goers and stall operators offered their requisites generously to the nuns.
Read moreOn Sunday 22 September, Nalanda leaders joined the Buddhist community in the ground-breaking ceremony of the new Dharma Drum Mountain Malaysia Centre at Kwasa Damansara. The Abbot President of Dharma Drum Mountain, Venerable Guo Huei（方丈和尚果暉法师）, shared that the new five-storey building is twice the size of the current Centre in Petaling Jaya, with a spacious meditation hall and accommodation facilities.
Read moreFrom 21 to 22 September, we were privileged to host 42 elderly guests and volunteers from Than Hsiang Buddhist Welfare Group for their Senior Citizens Camp 乐龄人士成长营 at Wisdom Park. The group dedicated their time to learn how to maintain physical and mental well-being as we age.
Read moreOn Saturday, 21 September, Nalanda Free School organised a learning trip for its students. The group of 30 students and teachers travelled to Kuala Kubu Bahru and joined volunteers there for service to learn and cultivate the values of teamwork and kindness.
Read moreOn Monday 16 September, Nalanda leaders attended the blessing ceremony organised by Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Centre Malaysia 法鼓山马来西亚道场, in celebration of the centre’s 25th Anniversary. The ceremony was held with the theme “A World of Blessings”, offering well-wishes and blessings for the nation's peace and prosperity on Malaysia Day.
Read moreOn Monday 16 September, Nalanda representatives, led by President Sis. Buddhinī Tan, participated in the ‘Sanghika Dana’ organised by Serdang Buddhist Association in Seri Kembangan. This meaningful event has been held annually for the past decade to honour the dedication and efforts of both past and present Sangha members in upholding the Buddha Sāsana. In the presence of over 100 venerable monks and nuns, the Buddhist community made offerings to the Maha Sangha, with hearts full of joy and gratitude.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 August, 45 Nalanda Youth members and volunteers engaged with the children of Mon Learning Centre during the Silver Lining Day programme. This programme is organised by Nalanda Youth Centre to provide an avenue for young volunteers to practice kindness by offering their service to the community.
Read moreSince dawn this morning, Nalanda members, devotees and volunteers have been out and about doing service for the benefit of others and exerting effort in Dhamma learning. From Hulu Selangor to Johor Bahru, groups of kalyana mittā have been immersed in various programmes.
Read moreThis morning, 13 July, 9 Nalanda youths and Nalanda leader Sis. Evelyn Chow visited Tzu Chi Recycling Centre in Seri Kembangan to learn and understand the types of materials which can be recycled as well as the proper ways to prepare them after use. With this knowledge and hands-on learning experience, the youths are upskilling themselves to reduce waste at the upcoming Family Fun Fair through cleaning and recycling.
Read moreOn Saturday 29 June, Nalanda leaders joined our kalyana mittā at Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society (KMBS) to celebrate KMBS’s 20th Anniversary themed “Metta Starts with Me”. Over the past 20 years, KMBS has served its community with compassion, care and harmoninously, providing a nurturing environment for individuals seeking Dhamma as life refuge.
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