Mid-Autumn Festival

17 September 2024

Wishing you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the moon will rise full and bright tonight.  It is traditionally a time for Chinese families to gather for reunion dinners and to wish for each other’s well-being.  Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes you happy and harmonious get-togethers with your loved ones.  May you enjoy the fullness of life and the blessings of peace within.

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29 September 2023

Mid-Autumn Festival greetings

Today, on 29 September, Chinese communities throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month.   It is traditionally a day for family reunions and the celebration of harmony and togetherness.  On this festive occasion, we wish you and your loved ones much joy and peace.  May you be well and happy always.  祝大家 中秋节 快乐!

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10 September 2022

Mid-Autumn Festival

Today, on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month, Chinese people throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节).  It is a time of family gatherings and a celebration of harmony and togetherness.  For friends traveling home to celebrate with your loved ones, have a safe journey and enjoyable gathering.  On this festive occasion, we wish everyone and every family harmony, and peace.  May you be well and happy. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐!

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21 September 2021

Well-wishes this Mid-Autumn Festival

The full-moon of the eighth lunar month shines brightly above us tonight, as Chinese communities around the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节).  It is traditionally a time for families to gather for reunion dinners in the spirit of harmony and togetherness.  Where travel is restricted in this period due to the pandemic, we can still endeavour to have a meaningful reconnect on-line with our loved ones by showing our genuine care and concern for their well-being.

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1 October 2020

Greetings this Mid-Autumn Festival

On the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month which falls on 1 October this year, Chinese people around the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节). Families gather for harmonious reunions and enjoy putting up displays of colourful lanterns that mimic the autumn foliage

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3 October 2019

A night of togetherness

On Saturday 21 September, Nalandian youths celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre with good friends.  The evening started with a workshop conducted by Sis. Sunanda on ‘Meaningful Friendship’.  Through experiential activities, participants learned about the qualities of a true friend, as preached by the Buddha in the Mitta Sutta (AN7.35).

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13 September 2019

Wishing you a blessed Mid-Autumn Festival

Today, Chinese people throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month.  It is traditionally a day for families to gather in a celebration of harmony and unity.  On this festive occasion, we wish you and your loved ones much joy, harmony and peace.  May you be well and happy always.  祝大家 中秋节 快乐!

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24 September 2018

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the moon above us is full and bright.  It is traditionally a time for Chinese families to gather for reunion dinners and to wish for each other’s well-being.  We would like to wish you happy get-togethers with family and friends.  May you enjoy the fullness of life and the brightness of blessings, just like the full-moon tonight!

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24 October 2017

Youthful ‘Night of Togetherness’

On 30 September, Nalanda Youth Centre organised a special gathering to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.  Everyone enjoyed a sumptuous potluck dinner, before delving into a Dhamma sharing on “Right Friendship” by Sis. Sunanda Ong.

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23 October 2017

Mid-Autumn gatherings at café

The Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated on 4 October this year.  At Nalanda Book Café, many families held reunion dinners, enjoying healthy vegetarian meals in a peaceful environment.  The café’s seasonal decoration with Chinese lanterns created a homely touch to their heart-warming gatherings.

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