On Sunday 12 February, 35 Nalanda leaders and members paid their last respects to the late Ven. Master Hsing Yun at Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple (佛光山東禪寺). Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at Fo Guang Shan in paying tribute to a great monk who stood as a beacon of inspiration to the Buddhist community, illuminating the world with his wisdom and compassion.
Read moreIt is with deep respect and a heavy heart that we observe the passing of Most Venerable Master Hsing Yun on Sunday 5 February 2023, at the age of 96. Born in Jiangsu Province, China, he received full ordination at the age of 15 and dedicated his life to propagate the Dhamma as a global citizen.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 January, Nepal’s Yeti Airlines ATR 72 crashed into the gorge of the Seti Gandaki River just as it was due to land at Pokhara International Airport. The plane had departed from the country’s capital of Kathmandu at 10.30am local time carrying 72 passengers and crew.
Read moreA tragic landslide which struck the camping grounds around an organic farm in Batang Kali has claimed 21 lives. Nearly half a million cubic metres of soil swept from the edge of the Batang Kali-Genting Highlands trunk in the early morning of Friday 16 December, after the incessant rains. Of the 94 people believed to be caught in the landslide, 61 are now safe while 12 are still missing.
Read moreToday, Monday 19 September, Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Millions have been gathering since her passing on 8 September, to pay their last respects to this esteemed monarch who dedicated her life to her people as Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms.
Read moreAlong with the people of Britain and all Commonwealth countries, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Her demise was announced by Buckingham Palace in a short statement several hours ago on 8 September. The Queen’s 70-year reign was marked by her strong sense of duty and dedication of her life to the throne, and to her people. She had been a figure of stability, unity and grace that led the country through seismic political, social and technological upheaval from post-war Britain to the modern era, becoming a much-loved and respected figure across the globe.
Read moreIt has been exactly 8 years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down while flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. None of the 298 people on board survived. The trial of four men accused of downing MH17 started in March 2020, and is still ongoing; the verdict may only be given in the last quarter of this year.
Read moreJust two weeks after the 8th anniversary of MH370’s disappearance, another tragic air-crash has taken place in Wuzhou, China. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAA) has confirmed that Flight MU5735 of China Eastern Airlines crashed in a mountainous region in Wuzhou of Guangxi province. The plane was carrying 132 people on board including 123 passengers and 9 crew members.
Read moreToday marks the 8th anniversary of Malaysia Airlines MH370′s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. Even after eight years of intensive and extensive search, the main wreckage of the B777 aircraft is still not found. Family and friends of those lost are still in anguish over not knowing the actual fate of their loved ones.
Read moreWe are saddened to announce the passing of Most Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of 95, earlier today at Tu Hien Temple in Hue, Vietnam. Nalanda Buddhist Society records our deepest condolences to the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, disciples and students of the late Venerable. May he be at Peace.
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