“Months ago they struck Paris… and now, Brussels. Those terrorists perform murderous acts to put fear and hate into our minds. They want to disrupt our peaceful and productive lives. Such acts of terrorism should be censured and denounced, no question about that. But we should not give in to hatred (towards the terrorists). It is easy to hate people who want to harm and kill the innocent; but please don’t give in to that.
Read moreLast night, more than 200 Nalandians assembled for midnight chanting and a Dhamma sharing by Bro. Tan, where he explained the meaning of the Buddhist maxim, “Ye dhamma hetuppabhava…” It was a wonderful gathering to ‘calm down’ to the New Year, and a great way to begin 2016 – full of spirit and spirituality.
Read more2015 had been a great year for Nalanda. In the past 12 months, we witnessed the opening of Nalanda Centre annex building and NEO Centre Sungai Petani, as well as the initiation of ‘Wisdom Park’ – the first integrated Buddhist educational facility in Malaysia. We are full of gratitude and appreciation for all the support rendered to us for the completion of vital Dhamma-learning facilities, and for the hosting of many impactful programmes and successful events.
Read moreThe Buddha spent 45 years teaching the Dhamma to His followers. His emphasis on the training and spiritual education of his disciples has become the example for generations of Buddhists to follow in His footsteps.
Read moreAn official memorial service will be held today at Les Invalides in Paris to remember the 130 innocent victims of the recent terrorist attacks there. The remembrance will be attended by French leaders and the families of those unfortunate civilians. Let us offer our prayers to those who died in this tragic event. May they rest in Peace.
Read moreOn Friday, 13 November, groups of terrorists dastardly launched attacks on multiple locations in Paris, killing more than 127 people and injuring almost 200 others. We strongly condemn this cowardly murder of innocent victims. Those terrorists and their groups are beyond inhumane. No cause, no matter how great they imagine it to be, allows people the right to kill others in revenge and hatred.
Read moreToday, Malaysia officially celebrates Grandparents’ Day for the first time ever to acknowledge the contributions of grandparents to the growth, stability and harmony of the family unit. Senior citizens are often the storehouses of life’s experience that the younger generations can tap into. On this special day, we thank all grandparents for your sacrifices and love. May we all grow old gracefully, wisely and joyfully!
Read moreOn this ‘Malaysia Day’, we wish all fellow citizens at home and abroad a reflective and joyful celebration of nationhood. Let us live with compatible minds and harmonious hearts to continue our common journey as Malaysians.
Read moreToday marks the 14th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of New York, which killed thousands of innocent civilians, and leaving a damning scar in the history of humanity. We shall never forget our failings that day as a human race – of how a highly-intelligent species can be driven to such ignorance, intolerance and bigotry. More importantly, we should endeavour to prevent a repetition of this cowardly act of cruelty.
Read moreToday, 30 million Malaysians home and abroad celebrate the 58th anniversary of our country’s independence. Arguably, much progress has been achieved since 1957, when the Federation of Malaya first took its nascent steps towards building a peaceful, prosperous and harmonious future.
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