Dāna

17 December 2024

Hosting Indonesian monastic entourage

From 6 to 9 December, Nalanda hosted a monastic entourage from Indonesia as part of a larger group who stayed in Nalanda Centre for an Asubha workshop organised by the Academy of Silent Mentor and Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. The entourage was led by Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and included 5 other bhikkhus (monks), 2 sameneras (novice monks), and 6 sayalays (10-preceptor nuns).

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13 December 2024

Community gathers for Pindacara

On Saturday 7 December, the community around the Happy Garden and O.U.G. markets joined the monthly Pindacāra programme, a welcomed opportunity for many.  Hosted by members and volunteers of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch, volunteers continued to engage more market-goers’ whose interest were piqued by the sight of so many people presenting food and requisites to the monks.

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24 November 2024

Offer meal dāna to Ven. Alokavamsa

We invite you to join us in offering meal dāna to Ven. Alokavamsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī at Nalanda Centre. Breakfast dāna will be offered on Tuesday 26 November.  On Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November, breakfast and lunch dāna will be offered at 7am and 11am respectively.  You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer.  Thank you.

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13 November 2024

Hosting Ven. Alokavamsa at Nalanda Centre

Last night 12 November, Nalanda members welcomed Ven. Ālokavaṁsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī to Nalanda Centre.  They have just arrived from Indonesia, and will be staying at Nalanda until the end of November. During their stay, we invite you to join us for learning and dana opportunities as below:

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7 November 2024

Venerable nuns on alms-round in O.U.G. & Happy Garden

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.

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6 November 2024

Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. Chandima this Sunday

Join us at Nalanda Centre this Sunday 10 November for the Sunday Morning Service to learn with Ven. Dr. Gangodawila Chandima on “Practicing Patience” as part of the series on Peace begins with Me.  The service will start at 9am with meditation and chanting.  After the Dhamma talk, join us to make the offering of lunch dāna to Ven. Dr. Chandima.  You may bring cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome.

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27 October 2024

Sunday service and Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. Chandima

We invite you to join us at Nalanda Centre on Sunday 10 November to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings with Ven. Dr. Gangodawila Chandima.  Currently the senior advisor to Patisota, a virtual Dhamma organisation, Ven. Dr. Chandima also serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS).

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24 October 2024

The blessings of giving generously

On Saturday 19 October, dozens of market-goers, stall operators and volunteers joined the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme at the Seri Kembangan markets.   Many of them relish this opportunity to make offerings to monastics and having prepared in advance, will keep a keen eye out for the monks’ arrival every third Saturday of the month.

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7 October 2024

Monks on alms-round in Taman OUG & Happy Garden

On Saturday 5 October, the community came together to offer alms to the Sangha in the morning markets of Taman OUG and Happy Garden.  The serene sight of the Sangha members on alms-round inspired many market-goers to offer food and drinks with deep devotion. 

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23 September 2024

Community gathers for Pindacara amidst drizzle

On the cooling morning of Saturday 21 September, market-goers and stall vendors at the Seri Kembangan market readily looked forward to the opportunity to support the Sangha community, even amidst the light rain. 

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