25 August marks the 6th anniversary of Sis. G G Tan, Julie Ang, Jennie Cheong and Lee Ah Yem’s passing. The four of them perished in an accident on 25 August 2009 while on a pilgrimage to Ladakh, India.
On 6 August 1945, the horrific ‘Atomic bomb’ was first used in warfare and dropped over Hiroshima, Japan. Today marks the 70th anniversary of that tragic event. More than 100,000 people were killed by the bomb and the subsequent fires and radiation. 220,000 more were injured, and scarred for life. Hiroshima was obliterated.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ as they celebrate the arrival of Syawal tomorrow. It is a wonderful time for family gatherings and for celebrating gratitude and forgiveness.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members are deeply saddened by the loss of 18 lives in a recent earthquake which struck Mount Kinabalu, Sabah. On behalf of the Society, Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow expressed her deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who died in the tragedy.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society offers our felicitations to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday on 6 June 2015. May His Majesty reign peacefully with good health and long life. Daulat Tuanku !
Read moreToday is the official celebration for Teacher’s Day in Malaysia. It is a day when we celebrate the best of educators and their contributions to nation-building. Education is a major part of everyone’s life. Education is not only the sharing of intelligence, but the transmission of culture and values. Thus, a teacher should not just be a bearer of knowledge, but one who truly inspires her students to their highest potential of humanity. A teacher should not just teach; she must also lead.
Read moreAs we celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow, let us recollect with gratitude the love, compassion, kindness, acceptance, and unconditional sacrifice showered upon us by our mothers over the years. They were there for us in times of need. They were our first teachers; our protectors, motivators, and disciplinarians. Without mothers, we would not be in this world.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Management and members would like to thank all volunteers, benefactors, donors, visitors, and well-wishers for a marvelous Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Observance! Your selfless service, support and dedication ensured that the 3-day programme was faithfully and successfully carried out.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society joyfully wishes the Malaysian Buddhist community, “Happy Wesak Buddha Day”, year 2559 of the Buddhist Era. Wesak Full-moon today marks the anniversary of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and ‘Parinibbāna’ (Passing Away) twenty-six centuries ago. It is indeed the most sacred occasion for us to recollect His noble teachings that leads to liberation from suffering.
Read moreToday marks Nalanda Buddhist Society’s 12th Anniversary since our establishment on 1 May 2003. With much appreciation, the Board of Management and Nalanda members would like to thank our Founder Bro. Tan for his great leadership, guidance and advice throughout these years.
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