Today marks the start of Ramadhan fasting month for Muslims around the world. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islamic faith, but it means more than not consuming food and drinks during the day. The purpose of the fast is to cleanse the mind from sensual desires and worldly cravings; it is a time of spiritual reflection for the purpose of purifying oneself.
Read moreToday marks the New Year celebration for people in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and in many parts of South India. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Thai teachers and friends a peaceful celebration of Songkran, as well as wishing our Myanmar friends a happy Thingyan, and our Sri Lankan friends a meaningful Sinhala New Year.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations. Termed “Chap Goh Meh” in the local Hokkien dialect, it is a significant day for the Chinese community. Families gather for another round of harmonious reunion and make aspirations for a happy and peaceful year ahead. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and heartfelt celebration. Happy “Chap Goh Meh”!
Read moreNalanda wishes you a blessed Chinese New Year. May you and your loved ones spend the festivities joyously and meaningfully. To those who are travelling home, we wish you safe journeys. May everyone be well and happy always!
Read moreThe Lunar New Year is just around the corner and we take this opportunity to wish you a joyous celebration with your family and friends. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, happiness and peace. We also wish those travelling a safe journey back home. 新年快乐，吉祥如意！
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia extends our appreciation to all our teachers, members, benefactors, supporters and volunteers for a wonderful 2019. Our hearts are filled with much gratitude for your tireless support which enabled the achievements and progress in service to Buddha-Sāsana and the community.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends a “Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year”! May your reunions with friends and family be filled with love, laughter and goodwill. Let us reflect wisely and grow spiritually to become better people and harmonious communities.
Read more‘Diwali’ (or ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia) is a Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of goodness over evil; and the victory of knowledge over ignorance. Just as light dispels darkness, even so, wisdom dispels folly and foolishness. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Hindu friends throughout the world a joyous ‘Diwali’. May you enjoy delightful reunions with family, and cheerful meetings with friends.
Read moreToday marks the 56th anniversary of the formation of ‘Malaysia’ – a federation of 13 states spanning the Malay Peninsula, Sarawak, and Sabah. Our beloved home, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation, continues to enjoy peace and harmony today as a result of our fellow citizens’ mutual respect, understanding and acceptance. We wish all Malaysians a joyful celebration of nationhood. “Dirgahayu Malaysia”!
Read more62 years ago, a nation was born to the jubilant cries of “Merdeka!”, having triumphed in a long journey of great determination and patriotism. The people of this nation have since demonstrated the same unrelenting zeal to keep the country together. Through difficulties and challenges, Malaysians revealed maturity and prioritised harmony out of love for our home.
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