25 August marks the 4th anniversary of Sis. G.G.Tan, Lee Ah Yem, Julie Ang, and Jennie Cheong’s passing. The four of them perished in an accident on 25 August 2009 while on a pilgrimage to Ladakh, India.
Read moreOn 11 March 2011, one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history shook Japan to its core. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami devastated Northeastern Japan – it resulted in the death of 15,881 people, and caused untold damages to properties and livelihood. Horrified Japanese, and the entire shocked world, rallied to support and aid the victims of this great disaster.
Read moreOn 26 December 2004, a huge earthquake off Northern Sumatra and a catastrophic tsunami which followed it caused enormous devastation in many countries fringing the Indian Ocean. Around 250,000 men, women and children lost their lives in this tragedy; millions more lost their loved ones, possessions, and livelihood.
Read more31 August 2012 marked the sixth anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor, Most Venerable Dr. K Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thero. Bro. H S Tan gave a Dhamma teaching on this day in honour of the late Venerable. He shared the following Burmese saying: Cool is the shade of a tree; Cooler than that is the shade of Parents; And even cooler still, is the shade of Teachers.
Read morePindacara - Monks going on their alms-round. It was a special event to commemorate a most special teacher. The "Ajahn Chah Remembrance Day" which was held over the weekend of 17-18 December at SJK (C) Yuk Chai in Petaling Jaya, drew hundreds of devotees to pay homage to the great Buddhist meditation master.
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