On 8 March 2014, exactly 3 months ago today, Malaysia Airlines MH370 vanished from our radar screens while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The mysterious disappearance of that Boeing 777 set off the biggest and most complicated search and rescue operations in aviation history, involving experts and personnel from 26 countries, and the deployment of many technologically-advanced equipment.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members offer 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 7 June 2014. May His Majesty reign peacefully with good health and long life. Daulat Tuanku!
Read moreNalanda Malaysia offers our deepest condolences to the people of Perak on the passing away of Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah this afternoon (1.30pm on 28 May 2014). The late Sultan of Perak would be laid to rest at the Royal Mausoleum in Kuala Kangsar on Thursday.
Read moreThe 4-day Wesak Observance at Nalanda Centre had come to an end on 14 May, but the joy lingers on for all of us in Sri Serdang, as we continue to celebrate the success of a meaningful and spiritual Buddha Day. We are grateful for the support we received from many members, volunteers, sponsors and benefactors who were ever generous with your time and effort, even in the weeks leading up to Wesak.
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 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 moreAccording to Theravada tradition, the Wesak Full-moon Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, Enlightenment, and passing away some 25 centuries ago. This Wesak marks the 2,558th anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2558.
Read moreToday is exactly 2 months since the mysterious disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in the early hours of 8 March, while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Despite intensive efforts by a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team of experts, no trace of the missing airplane has been found so far. The enigma of flight MH370 continues to bewilder the whole world.
Read moreArticle and photograph by Yeo Disheng.
On Saturday 19 April, a team of Nalandian officers led by Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng attended Buddhist Gem Fellowship’s 25th Anniversary Dinner in Petaling Jaya. In his speech, BGF President Dato’ Seri Dr. Victor Wee thanked everyone who have contributed to the advancement of BGF over the past two and a half decades.
Read moreIn the early hours of 17 April 2014, Yang Berhormat Tuan Karpal Singh – prominent lawyer, politician, and Member of Parliament for Bukit Gelugor – died in a car accident on the North-South Highway en route to Penang.
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