Pindacāra

Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.

22 February 2025

Experiencing joy through kindful deeds

Last Saturday, 15 February, the local community at Seri Kembangan gathered in a festive mood at the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme. This round, volunteers were joined by Nalanda Dhamma School students, as a reward for their teamwork during the School’s Orientation Camp.

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22 January 2025

Giving with happiness before, during and after

The virtue of ‘Giving’ is the the first step on the path to liberation, helping to purify the mind.  The immediate effect of calm and relinquishment yields much joy just as we had witnessed at the pindacāra (monks on alms-round) last Saturday 18 January at Seri Kembangan markets. Eagerly and respectfully, stall vendors and market-goers prepared and extended their offerings to venerable monks who walked the alms route serenely. 

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11 January 2025

First pindacara in 2025 led by Ven. Saranankara

On Saturday 4 January, Nalanda members and devotees were honoured to have Venerable B. Saranankara Thero, our Spiritual Advisor lead the Society’s first pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in the new year at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets. Many vendors and market-goers accustomed to this endearing tradition, gathered happily to offer food and requisites together with their well-wishes.

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6 January 2025

Pindacāra at OUG and Happy Garden markets

We invite you to join us for Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) on the first Saturday of the year at the Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets.  After the alms-round, we also invite you to join us for a Dhamma talk followed by offering of lunch dāna to the Sangha at NEO Centre, Happy Garden. You may bring along cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome!

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6 January 2025

Pindacara at Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan

Join us for the ‘Pindacāra’ programme in Seri Kembangan at Bazar Rakyat morning market every third Saturday of the month.  We invite you to gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am or meet at Bazar Rakyat at 8.30am.  After the alms-round, we also invite you to join us in the offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at Nalanda Centre.  You may bring along cooked food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome.

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6 January 2025

Pindacara at Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan

Join us for the ‘Pindacāra’ programme in Seri Kembangan at Bazar Rakyat morning market every third Saturday of the month.  We invite you to gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am or meet at Bazar Rakyat at 8.30am.  After the alms-round, we also invite you to join us in the offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at Nalanda Centre.  You may bring along cooked food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome.

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5 January 2025

Pindacara at Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan

Join us for the ‘Pindacāra’ programme in Seri Kembangan at Bazar Rakyat morning market every third Saturday of the month.  We invite you to gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am or meet at Bazar Rakyat at 8.30am.  After the alms-round, we also invite you to join us in the offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at Nalanda Centre.  You may bring along cooked food and fruits to offer.  All are welcome.

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29 December 2024

A day of giving in final Pindacāra of 2024

On Saturday 21 December, the community at Seri Kembangan came together for the final Pindacāra of the year. It provided a golden opportunity for everyone to perform wholesome deeds and cultivate generosity to end the year in a fruitful and meaningful way. The joy and spirit of giving were evident in the members of the public who enthusiastically came forward to make offerings abundantly.

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13 December 2024

Community gathers for Pindacara

On Saturday 7 December, the community around the Happy Garden and O.U.G. markets joined the monthly Pindacāra programme, a welcomed opportunity for many.  Hosted by members and volunteers of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch, volunteers continued to engage more market-goers’ whose interest were piqued by the sight of so many people presenting food and requisites to the monks.

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26 November 2024

Community rejoices in opportunities to give

On Saturday 16 November, Ven. Alokavamsa led the Pindacara programme at the Seri Kembangan markets, together with Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī.   The community gave with much joy as they relished the sight of figures clad in brown robes walking calmly and composed, stopping occasionally at the behest of those preparing their offerings.

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