As of today, the Coronavirus has infected more than 725,000 people worldwide, and claimed the lives of 34,000 victims. In Malaysia and many other countries, authorities have urged everyone to self-quarantine at home, to wear face-masks, and to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or 1.8m from another person to prevent community spread of the disease.
Read moreThe School started here in Sri Serdang with 40 students on 2 January 2005, in a small house previously known as Nalanda House just across the road. The name “Nalanda” means ‘the giving of knowledge and wisdom’. Hence the School aims to continue the noble tradition of providing quality and holistic education to the younger generation of Buddhists, by imparting them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and most importantly, religious and moral values.
Read moreOn this night of 31 December, we are very happy to have so many good friends here to complete the year of 2019 and welcome 2020 in a meaningful way. In this last hour of the year, let us take some time to reflect on how we have spent our time, and see if it was well spent. What have we given our time to, what have we neglected? Is there any time spent that we have just a little regret about, or maybe a lot of regret about?
Read moreOn 29 September, Nalanda members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branches gathered to encourage one another to strengthen our Dhamma practice in the monthly Members’ Day. Founder Bro. Tan was invited to address the gathering, where he updated members on the development of Wisdom Park.
Read more“Living Compassionately towards Peace and Harmony”
The Full-moon day of Vesakhā month on 19 May is known as ‘Buddha Day’, and marks the beginning of Year 2563 of the Buddhist Era. For Buddhists, ‘Buddha Day’ is not meant to be celebrated with merry-making. This auspicious day is observed most meaningfully when Buddhists use the occasion to purify our minds, to reflect on the meaning and purpose of life, and to find out how we can achieve true happiness in our daily lives with the practice of Dhamma.
Read moreThe month of Ramadhan starts today as Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk. This practice of restraint, modesty, and renunciation is not just with regards to food, but also concerns conduct, speech and thoughts. Nalanda wishes our Muslim friends a blessed Ramadhan Al-Mubarak filled with peace, harmony and joy. ‘Selamat Berpuasa’ dan Salam mettā.
Read moreA scheduled Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi crashed shortly after it took off this morning, at around 8.44AM local time. The Boeing 737-800 MAX aircraft was carrying 149 passengers and eight crew members. As of press time, there were no news of any survivors.
Read moreBy Achariya Tan Siang Chye, Director of Nalanda Institute
1 July 2018 marks the 11th anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia. It is truly an honour for me to serve as the Director of an institution which has built a reputation for the quality and excellence of its educational programmes. I take joy in paying tribute to my team of energetic colleagues at Nalanda Institute who have carried out their work with commitment and quiet confidence, always ensuring that our programme objectives are achieved.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all venerable monks, organisers, teachers, donors, volunteers and devotees who joined us in the inspiring and spiritual ‘Buddha Day’ celebration from 26 to 29 May.
Read moreBy Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Committee.
“A Life of Humility, Modesty and Moderation”
Malaysian Buddhists are gathering this week to usher in the year 2562 of the Buddhist Era, which is calculated from the Mahaparinibbāna (Great Passing Away) of the Blessed One, Buddha Gotama. The day known as Vesakhā full-moon ‘Buddha Day’ marks the anniversary of His Enlightenment. There is great joy for us as we recollect with gratitude the contributions of the Enlightened One to free beings from the shackles of Samsara.
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