Felicitation

12 February 2015

‘Darwin Day’ – A Celebration of Science

12 February marks the birth anniversary of English scientist Sir Charles Darwin – an eminent figure whose contributions to evolutionary thought had an enormous effect on many fields of science.  Since his passing in 1882, ‘Darwin Day’ has been observed to highlight his contribution to science, and to promote science in general.

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7 January 2015

Tribute to an Exemplary Dhammaduta

On Friday 2 January, Nalanda Institute Malaysia conferred the ‘2015 NALANDA AWARD IN DHAMMADUTA’ to Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama in recognition of his four decades of exemplary services to the Buddha-Sasana.

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7 January 2015

2015 Nalanda Award for Dhammaduta

On 2 January 2015, Nalanda Institute Malaysia had the honour of conferring the ‘2015 NALANDA AWARD FOR DHAMMADUTA’ to Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama – a well-known veteran Dhamma-speaker who has given more than 4 decades of excellent and altruistic service to the Buddha-Sasana.

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30 December 2014

“Mindful Breathing” with Dr. Phang Cheng Kar

On Sunday 7 December, Dr. Phang Cheng Kar delivered a Dhamma talk on “Mindful Breathing Made Easy for Mental Hygiene” at Nalanda Centre.  He highlighted that healthy mental hygiene will lead to a calm, happy and positive mind.

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25 December 2014

Season’s Greetings & Merry Christmas

Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends a “Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year”!  May your days ahead be blessed with much happiness and fulfillment.  Let us reflect wisely and grow spiritually to become better individuals and caring communities.

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7 December 2014

Happy Birthday ‘Bhante G’

Malaysian devotees and Nalandians wish the most Venerable Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Māha Thero the best of health and fulfillment on his 87th birthday!

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5 December 2014

Long Live His Majesty King Rama IX

We rejoice with our brothers and sisters in Thailand on the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 87th Birthday on 5 December 2014. May the people in the Kingdom of Thailand enjoy prosperity, peace and happiness under the reign of a righteous monarch. Best wishes and felicitations from Nalanda Malaysia.

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28 October 2014

Joyous birthday, dear bhante!

Nalanda members and devotees would like to felicitate and pay tribute to Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Adhikarana Nāyaka Thero on his birthday.  We always remember the good deeds done by Ven. Saranankara for the community of monks and laity, and dedicate our metta-karunā to his well-being and happiness.  We are grateful that such an inspiring monk as Ven. Sri Saranankara lives among us!  We wish Bhante the best of health and great fulfillment in your humanitarian and education mission.  We humbly salute thee, Bhante!

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9 August 2014

Felicitations – Singapore’s 49th National Day

Today is the Republic of Singapore’s 49th National Day.  Nalandians would like to wish our Singaporean friends a joyous celebration with unity of purpose and harmony of interests.

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7 July 2014

Little-known but significant anniversary of “777”

7 July 2007 (popularly celebrated back then as “777”) witnessed the first programme ever organized by the newly-established ‘Nalanda Institute Malaysia’.  It was the ‘BPS138 Commentarial Course on Mangala Sutta’, conducted by Nalanda Institute’s Founder-Director Bro. H S Tan.  The main hall of the old ‘Nalanda Dharma Centre’ was packed with more than 70 participants all deeply inspired after attending the full-day course.

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