About Nalanda facilities – expansion, development, addition, etc.
Construction of ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ continues to progress smoothly with 82% of work completed. Work is intensifying on the exterior façade with the installation of metal louvre-screen. The new Centre is schedule to be operational by August, and will be officially opened later this year, in conjunction with the birth centenary of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser – Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.
Read moreThinking of supporting a worthy and impactful project this Wesak? Consider donating towards Wisdom Park where we are building facilities to train future community leaders and lay Dhamma teachers. Indeed, the growth and success of Malaysian Buddhism depends very much on these two essentials – the availability of good leaders and effective teachers.
Read moreAfter almost two years of careful planning, the Development Committee awarded the contract through tender to construct the facilities at Wisdom Park. The successful contractor took possession of the site on 11 December 2017; and construction began in earnest in January this year.
Read moreWe are happy to report that construction of the proposed ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ continues to progress smoothly with only 32% of work remaining. The Centre’s interior is gradually being fitted out, and work has shifted to the exterior façade.
Read moreThe construction of ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ in Sri Serdang is estimated to be 68% completed and is racing ahead of original schedule. It is being built to cater for the expansion of Nalanda Dhamma School, and will be able to accommodate 120 students and teachers.
Read moreHaving heard and learnt Buddha-Dhamma, we know for certain how beneficial it is for our own development of character and wisdom. As such, would you like to offer other people a window to the world of Dhamma, too?
Read moreOn his recent trip to India, Nalanda founder Bro.Tan took the opportunity to visit Lokuttara Mahāvihāra, a Theravāda monastery near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, where he met with its abbot, Ven. Bodhipālo Mahāthera. With the help of the laity, Ven. Bodhipālo reported that the All India Bhikkhu Sangha is constructing a training centre for Indian monks at the vihāra.
Read moreConstruction of the proposed ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ in Sri Serdang is making good progress; work is estimated to be 61% completed – three weeks ahead of original schedule. Wall plastering is on-going externally and internally, as with plumbing and electrical wiring.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 February, Nalanda members and devotees witnessed the launching of the Society’s new passenger van with much gratitude and appreciation. Founder Bro. Tan led the recitation of ‘parittas’ to inaugurate the van, and named it ‘S. K. Aruna’, meaning “the arrival of dawn”. This was followed by a simple blessing ceremony by everyone present.
Read moreIndia, the land of the Buddha, has not had a proper Buddhist monks’ training centre for locals in modern times. Observing the critical need of having one, Upasaka Dr. Harshadeep Kamble, a senior government officer from Mumbai, his wife Mrs. Rojana Vanich Kamble, galvanised the All India Bhikkhu Sangha to construct such a facility in the vicinity of Aurangabad in Maharashtra State, Western India.
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