Do you know that a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? Blood donation is safe, painless, simple and noble. It is also one of the most wholesome deeds one can do this Wesak. You can make a life and death difference for others in need, by just coming forward to donate blood.
Read moreToday is Teachers’ Day. The Principal of Nalanda Free School and Acting Director of Nalanda Dharma School, Bro. H S Tan, cordially invites Nalandians to come for a special Púja in honour of all our teachers. May they be blessed with health, joy and wisdom. May our teachers enjoy many more happy, fulfilling years of teaching! After the Púja, there will be a Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Cagino entitled “The Role of Teachers and Parents in Nurturing Children Holistically”. All are welcome!
Read moreThe Board of Management and members of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia wish to thank all our spiritual teachers, advisors, benefactors, donors, supporters, volunteers and devotees, for your decade-long contribution, devotion, and faith in Nalanda, which enabled us to provide the community at large with quality holistic education. Our deepest gratitude to all your invaluable help and support in the cause of Buddhist Education! May you gladly share the merits thereof, and rejoice whole-heartedly in our progress thus far. Long live the Buddha-Sasana!
Read moreText by Lee Kong Foo & Faith Teh | Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng 1 May 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia. At Nalanda, we believe in providing Holistic Education for Integral Human Development. With the imparting of knowledge, training of skills, cultivation of values, and transmission of culture, the aim of holistic education is to transform a person to be more compassionate and wise; promoting peace, harmony and well-being, in the world within and around us!
Read moreBest wishes for the New Year from Nalandians to devotees, friends, and relatives! Let us make this year exceptional by being ‘transformational’! May the blessings of Right Effort lead us closer to the realisation of our noble aspirations.
Read moreNalandians usher in 2013 with pūja, meditation, and wise reflection. On 31 December 2012, Nalanda members and devotees gathered at the Sri Serdang Nalanda Centre following an annual tradition to reflect on the passing of 2012, and to usher in the New Year. Dressed in elegant Nalanda sarong uniforms, devotees greeted each other joyfully with words of thanks, mutual appreciation, and encouragement.
Read moreAs we celebrate our nation’s 55th Independence Day, let us be thankful and reflective on all the blessings we have so far enjoyed. Admittedly Malaysia is not paradise, nor is it the ‘best’, nor ‘safest’, nor ‘happiest’ country in the world. That’s all very subjective. Still, there is much for us to celebrate, such as our climate, our fertile land, our abundant resources, our cultural diversity, and our wonderful people.
Read moreVenerable Yogavacara Rahula has concluded the one-month Dhammaduta Tour in Malaysia 2012. Many devotees throughout the country have benefited and experienced progress from Ven. Rahula’s clear meditation guidance and insightful Dhamma talks.
Read moreHundreds in the audience were captivated as we were taken on a journey depicting the life of Yao Lee, the original singer of the classic song "Rose, Rose, I Love You", last Saturday, 23 June 2012. The fundraising musical was in aid of Nalanda Education & Development Fund, to help needy Malaysian students obtain holistic guidance and all-rounded education.
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