The Mid-Autumn Festival is a major annual celebration in East Asia. For the Chinese people, it is traditionally a day for family reunion and the celebration of harmony and togetherness. Over the centuries, the festival evolved to include the display of colourful lanterns that mimic the autumn foliage, and the consumption of ‘mooncakes’ (尝月饼).
Read moreToday 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.
Read moreOn this festive occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’!
Read moreToday is the beginning of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan. The practise of restraint is not just with regards to food, but also in our conduct, speech and thoughts. We at Nalanda would like to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters “Selamat Berpuasa”, and a blessed Ramadhan Al-Mubarak. Salam metta.
Read moreIn Malaysia, 16 May is designated as ‘National Teacher’s Day’. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all teachers – both spiritual and secular – a meaningful, reflective and joyful Teacher’s Day.
Read moreToday, Buddhists throughout the vast archipelago of Indonesia celebrate Holy Waisak Day. Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia would like to extend our warmest greetings and best wishes to all Sangha members and Buddhist devotees in Indonesia. May the anniversary celebrating the Enlightenment of our Great Teacher the Buddha galvanize us towards right effort and determination in finding peace within ourselves, and harmony in our communities.
Read moreWesak Full-moon Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, Enlightenment, and passing away some 25 centuries ago. This Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ marks the 2,558th anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2558.
Read moreThis week marks the new year for our friends in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and many in Malaysia, too. Nalanda wishes all our venerables, teachers, and friends a joyous New Year festivities! May this coming year bring much peace, happiness, and well-being to all people around the world. With metta, anumodantu!
Read moreAfter a week’s holiday for the Lunar New Year, Nalanda Centre will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday, 4 February) at 10.00am to continue serving the community. Our Library will also be operational as usual tomorrow. We hope you’ve had a wonderful break from work, and energized by reunions with family members and friends. Welcome back, and see you at Nalanda!
Read moreThis Lunar New Year, we are pleased to present you with a special and lively episode of NALANDA TV! Please click on the screen to view the broadcast, and do SHARE it with your family and friends, as it is more joyful to watch it together!
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