Nalanda Art-time

Nalanda’s support of the arts and culture movement, e.g. by organising exhibitions, art demonstrations, performances, etc.

20 April 2015

A Meditator Quietly Sits

A selection of wonderful photographs will be displayed at a special exhibition themed “Passage through India”, at Nalanda Centre in conjunction with Wesak Observance from 1 to 3 May.  These pictures of Buddhist heritage and culture were taken by a group of photographers who spent one month journeying there on pilgrimage.  The exhibition is free and open to the public.  All are welcome!

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17 April 2015

Ordinary folks; Everyday lives

Besides showcasing Buddhist heritage and culture, the “Passage through India” Special Exhibition at Nalanda Centre will also feature some wonderful photographs of ordinary folks engaging in everyday activities.  The exhibition is scheduled from 1 to 3 May, in conjunction with Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ celebrations.  Admission is free, and all are welcome!

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14 April 2015

Passage of Time through India

In their month-long travels through India, a team of photographers captured many dynamic yet timeless pictures of temples and people in this ancient spiritual land.  A selection of these amazing photographs will be displayed at a special exhibition themed “Passage through India” at Nalanda Centre in conjunction with Wesak Observance from 1 to 3 May.  We invite you to visit this exhibition and be inspired by the ever-changing yet enduring facets of India!  All are welcome.

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12 April 2015

Seeing the Colours of India

A lone scarecrow amidst a beautiful sea of yellow – fields of mustard flowers are a common sight in Northern India during winter months.  Photographer Paul Cher captured this scenery among many others during his month-long sojourn in India with Bro.Tan earlier this year.  A selection of meaningful photographs of temples and people will be exhibited for the first time at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang from 1 to 3 May, in conjunction with Wesak Observance.

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8 April 2015

Special Photography Exhibition this Wesak

“Passage through India” – A Photographic Journey

1 – 3 May | 10.00 am – 6.00 pm | Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang

Earlier this year, a team of photographers journeyed with Bro. Tan on a month-long pilgrimage to Buddhist sacred sites in India.  They came back with thousands of astonishing photographs of temples, rituals, people and scenery that were truly inspiring.  A selection of these marvelous photographs will be exhibited for the first time at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang from 1 to 3 May, in conjunction with ‘Buddha Day’ Wesak Observance. Read more

1 November 2014

Meet ‘Master Xuan Zang’ tonight!

Tonight, Nalanda is happy to welcome everyone to the long-anticipated performance of “Xuan Zang” at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.  The show begins at 7.45pm, and the audience should be seated by 7.40pm.  Kindly observe the dress code specified by Istana Budaya, which is ‘lounge suit’. (Kindly check the reverse page of your ticket for the dress code.)

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1 November 2014

We’re ready to host “Xuan Zang”

This evening, Nalanda is honoured to welcome everyone to the performance of ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’, to be staged at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.  For the past 2 weeks, our organisers, co-ordinators and volunteers have been preparing earnestly to host the musical.  We are ready to welcome all of you to the fabulous show tonight with sincere appreciation and gratitude!  Thank you.

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27 October 2014

The ‘real’ Master Xuan Zang 玄奘大師

Saturday, 1 November | 7.45pm | Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

This Saturday, Nalanda Buddhist Society proudly presents an original musical by Han Production – ‘Xuan Zang – Journey to the West’ – to be performed at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. This fabulous musical depicts the perilous travels of Venerable Master Xuan Zang from China to India and back, in his determined quest to obtain Buddhist teachings and scriptures for his native land.

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23 October 2014

Resurrecting the ‘true’ Master Xuan Zang

Nalanda Buddhist Society proudly present an original musical by Han Production – <Xuan Zang Journey to the West> – to be performed at Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 1 November, 7.45pm.  This fabulous musical depicts the ‘real’ Master Xuan Zang – who was bestowed the title of “Great Tripitaka Master of Tang Dynasty” (唐三藏) on account of his great scholarship and mastery of Buddhist teachings by the Emperor of China.

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3 October 2014

“Xuan Zang – Journey to the West” Musical

“Xuan Zang – Journey to the West”  <玄奘西游 – 音乐剧>

Saturday, 1 November | 7.45 pm | Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia proudly presents an original musical produced by Han Production – “Xuan Zang Journey to the West” 《玄奘西游音乐剧》 – which will be performed on 1 November at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.

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