Monastics

15 November 2023

Pindacāra & Dhamma talk by Ven. Sanghasena

In conjunction with the Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme, we invite you to join Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) which will be led by Ven. Sanghasena from Ladakh.  The alms-round will commence at OUG and Happy Garden markets at 8.30am and 9.30am respectively, on Saturday 18 November. 

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14 November 2023

Welcoming Ven. Sanghasena to Nalanda Centre

This evening, Nalanda members and volunteers joyfully welcomed Ven. Sanghasena Mahathero to Nalanda Centre.  Ven. Sanghasena, Founder and President of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh, is visiting Malaysia until 25 November in conjunction with the “Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme”.

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13 November 2023

Meditation Night with Ven. Mettananda

We invite you to join us this Friday 17 November, for an evening of mental cultivation towards concentration, clarity and peace.  Suitable for both beginners and regular meditators, the Meditation Night guided by Ven. Mettananda will start at 8pm with evening chanting.  Ven. Mettananda, an Italian, ordained as a monk in 2011 in Myanmar under Chanmyay Sayadaw by Sayadaw U Indaka (Chanmyay Myaing Sayadaw). 

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12 November 2023

Leadership Forum; our role in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana

In conjunction with the 2nd Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme, Nalanda Centre will host a special Leadership Forum on Sunday 19 November.  The forum features panellists Ven. Sanghasena Māhathera, Datuk Charlie Chia and Sis. Santī Cheang who will lead the discussion on the roles that monastics and laity play in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana. 

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6 November 2023

Dhamma talk by Ven. Sanghasena

We are honoured to host renowned social-reformer and inspiring teacher – Venerable Sanghasena Mahathera – on his upcoming journey to Malaysia, in conjunction with the “Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme” organised by Nalanda Youth Centre.

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5 November 2023

Gratitude & rejoice at Sangha Day

Last Sunday 29 October, over 300 Nalanda members, Dhamma School students, volunteers and devotees gathered for a joyous Sangha Day Observance at Nalanda Centre.  Friends and families from across Malaysia, came together to learn Dhamma and perform the meritorious deed of honouring the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.

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1 November 2023

Celebrating Ven. Saranankara’s 70th birthday

On Saturday 28 October, 70 Nalanda leaders and members paid tribute to our Spiritual Adviser, Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero on the occasion of his 70th birthday at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul.  Joining over 200 members of the Buddhist community in the offering of lunch dāna, the congregation joyfully celebrated his reverence’s birthday and expressed their appreciation to him, having benefitted from his service of four decades. 

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29 October 2023

Thank you for a joyous Sangha Day

This morning on the full-moon day of Kattika month, over 300 members, devotees and Dhamma School students gathered for Sangha Day at Nalanda Centre to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. 

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28 October 2023

Paying tribute to Ven. Saranankara on his 70th birthday

Today, 28 October 2023 marks the 70th birthday of the Most Venerable Bootawatte Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero.  An indefatigable missionary who has dedicated four decades of his life towards uplifting the spirit of social service and unity amongst Buddhists here in Malaysia, his compassionate efforts have touched the lives of many monks and laity alike.

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25 October 2023

Join us for Sangha Day this Sunday

We invite you to join Sangha Day this Sunday 29 October to express gratitude and support Sangha members by offering robes, requisites and funds for their medical care and education. The service starts at 9am and features Dhamma talks in English and in Mandarin (full programme below).

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