Nalandians joined hundreds of well-wishers in paying tribute to Venerable Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero, Abbot of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Kuala Lumpur, on his 62nd birthday today. Despite it being a working and schooling day, hundreds of devotees and students came to the temple since early morning to offer their humble wishes for Ven. Saranankara’s good health and long life.
Read moreOn Wednesday 16 September, Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow, Deputy President Bro. Charlie, Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, Youth Leader Bro. Disheng and Officer Sis. Chooi were invited to witness the inauguration ceremony of the new Serdang Buddhist Association building.
Read moreToday marks the Republic of Indonesia’s 70th Anniversary of Independence. The vast country founded in 1945 at the end of World War II has come a long way since. Indonesia today has succeeded in many aspects of nation-building, mainly due to its unifying philosophy of inclusiveness of all her people – the principle of ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ (unity in diversity). This philosophy of inclusiveness, fairness and parity between races has forged a shared identity amongst Indonesians, defined by a national language, ethnic harmony, religious pluralism and tolerance.
Read moreToday marks the Republic of Singapore’s 50th National Day. Our closest neighbour to the south is widely regarded as a well-developed and prosperous nation, known for its first-class infrastructure, education, and the embrace of multi-culturalism. Many people attribute Singapore’s success to its superior geographic location at the crossroads of trade routes. But then many other countries are also similarly endowed; yet they do not achieve Singapore’s accomplishments.
Read moreToday is the 80th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. We wish the Spiritual Leader of Tibetan Buddhists a long fruitful life with good health, joy and peace!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society offers our felicitations to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday on 6 June 2015. May His Majesty reign peacefully with good health and long life. Daulat Tuanku !
Read moreToday is the official celebration for Teacher’s Day in Malaysia. It is a day when we celebrate the best of educators and their contributions to nation-building. Education is a major part of everyone’s life. Education is not only the sharing of intelligence, but the transmission of culture and values. Thus, a teacher should not just be a bearer of knowledge, but one who truly inspires her students to their highest potential of humanity. A teacher should not just teach; she must also lead.
Read moreThis month, the Thai Nation celebrated the auspicious 60th birthday of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Her Royal Highness is much respected and loved by her people, having devoted her life to public service since young. She has supported hundreds of development projects in health care, education, agriculture and arts to improve the quality of life for Thai people.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 March, Nalanda is honoured with an invitation to participate in the 5th Berjaya Founder’s Day celebration at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. Berjaya Founder’s Day is an annual celebration of philanthropy, volunteerism and community service. It is held in conjunction with the birthday of Berjaya Group’s founder, Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Vincent Tan.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 March, the new Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF) Centre located in Ara Damansara, Selangor, was inaugurated in a gleaming ceremony graced by the presence of many Sangha members from locally and abroad. The Guest of Honour was Y.B. Dato’ Teng Chang Khim, the Selangor State Executive Council Member.
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