The long-awaited Buddhist Youth Leaders’ Study Tour to Bujang Valley from 14 – 16 September was joyfully accomplished! We arrived at Nalanda Centre at 1.30am this morning (17 September) feeling inspired and greatly satisfied. Nalanda Youth Centre would like to thank Bro. Tan for expertly guiding all of us on this amazing journey of discovery! We would also like to thank the Nalanda Central Management in Sri Serdang, and our Sungai Petani branch Chairman Bro. Khaw Seng Giap for your great support and contributions.
Read moreToday marks the 50th Anniversary of our nation. On 16 September 1963, the Federation of Malaya merged with the newly-independent states of Sarawak, Sabah and Singapore to form a new nation – Malaysia. Although Singapore later left the federation in 1965, ties between our two states have nevertheless remained close over the decades.
Read moreToday we celebrate our nation’s 56th Anniversary of Independence – ‘Merdeka Day’. We are thankful to be able to observe this milestone in relative peace, harmony and prosperity. We have to thank our forefathers and elders for their untiring work to hand us this inheritance which is Malaysia. Our gratitude also goes to civil servants, private enterprises, good citizens and our foreign guest workers for helping us in the challenging task of nation-building.
Read more25 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 moreANICCA VATA SANKHARA. Impermanent are all component things.
Read moreYBAM Leaders visited Nalanda Centre in October 2012. Back row from right: Bro. Ananda Fong, Secretary of Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia; Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan; Bro. Goh Qing Song, President of YBAM. (Photograph from Nalanda Archive.)
Read more10 July marks the beginning of Ramadhan, and the start of month-long fasting for all Muslims. Fasting during Ramadhan is intended to cultivate sensual restraint, reflection, discipline, and wholesomeness. With this cultivation, the minds of sincere practitioners will experience greater tranquility and peace.
Read moreToday, a series of bomb explosions was committed by suspected terrorists at the most sacred site to Buddhists worldwide – the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, India – the seat of Buddha’s Enlightenment 2,600 years ago, injuring a few pilgrims and damaging some structures.
Read moreThe Nalanda Secretariat today published the first issue of a newsletter specially catering for the needs of Nalanda's 70 office-bearers and officers. 'Nalandian', the newsletter, carries such contents as Founder Bro.Tan's message, directives from the leadership, news about policies, practices and culture. This newsletter aims to provide officers with general guidelines, management policies, and to share crucial information. Nalandian officers are encouraged to make full use of this additional facility to plan better programmes and events for the community.
Read moreNamo Buddhaya! Namo Dhammaya! Namo Sanghaya!
On Wesak full-moon day, millions of Buddhists all over the world gather to pay tribute to the Three Jewels. As we commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of the Buddha, we reflect on His teachings with great respect and gratitude. We renew our determination to learn and practise the Dhamma, with courage and with compassion.
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