Pindacāra

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

27 January 2015

First ‘Pindacāra’ at Seri Kembangan in 2015

On Saturday 17 January, Nalandians, volunteers and supporters were joyfully setting up the venue to welcome the first ‘Pindacāra’ (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan market in 2015.  Two venerable monks from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul were invited to partake in the alms-round.  Traders and market-goers were happily waiting in-line at the ‘Pindacāra’ route, to offer cooked food to the monks.  The venerable monks conducted blessings for devotees and volunteers to conclude the alms-round.

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14 January 2015

‘Pindacāra’ in Seri Kembangan

On Saturday 20 December, Nalanda Buddhist Society hosted the final ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) programme for year 2014 at the Seri Kembangan morning market.  Three venerable monks from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul participated in this alms-round.

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19 December 2014

Monthly Pindacāra at Sri Petaling

On Saturday 6 December, Nalanda Buddhist Society hosted four venerable monks for our Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) Programme in Sri Petaling.  After the alms-round, the venerables adjourned to NEO Centre Happy Garden for lunch dāna.  Ajahn Sujato from Australia was later invited to deliver a Dhamma talk to the congregation there.

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16 December 2014

Nalanda hosts Ajahn Sujato

On Saturday 6 December, Ajahn Sujato from Australia was invited to Nalanda’s monthly Pindacāra Programme in Sri Petaling.  Thereafter Ajahn gave a Dhamma talk and accepted lunch dāna at NEO Centre Happy Garden.  Ajahn Sujato later paid a visit to Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang, where he met with Founder Bro. Tan for discussions on Buddhist education.  We thank Ajahn Sujato for his talk and visit to Nalanda.  Sadhu anumodana!

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28 November 2014

‘Pindacāra’ in Seri Kembangan

Report by Vincent Lee

On Saturday 15 November, devotees and volunteers gathered at the Seri Kembangan morning market for our monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round).  On this morning, four members from Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch joined the ‘Pindacāra’ programme for the first time.  They were eager to learn and to experience the joy of helping out at the ‘Pindacāra’ programme.

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18 November 2014

‘Pindacāra’ in Sri Petaling and Happy Garden

Report by Ng Tung Yan

On Saturday 1 November, Nalanda’s monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme was again held at the Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets.  Volunteers and devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre Kuala Lumpur as early as 7.00am to start the day with pūja and chanting before proceeding to the nearby Sri Petaling market at 8.30am.

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29 October 2014

Delightful Alms-giving in Seri Kembangan

Report by Muditā

In the early morning of Saturday 18 October, eager volunteers were at Nalanda Centre for pūja and chanting before leaving for the Seri Kembangan market.  Our twice-monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme team was warmly welcomed by many devotees waiting patiently for the arrival of the venerable ‘bhikkhus’ (monks).

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26 September 2014

Wet but joyful ‘Pindacāra’ in Seri Kembangan

Report by Muditā  |  Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng

On Saturday 20 September, devotees gathered at the Seri Kembangan morning market for our twice-monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) programme.  The rain which came in the early morning did not dampen the spirits of many devotees who turned up with offerings to the venerable monks.

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4 September 2014

‘Pindacāra’ in Seri Kembangan

Report by Muditā Chan

On Saturday 16 August, our monthly ‘Pindacāra’ was held at the Seri Kembangan Jalan Besar market.  Volunteers were there early to engage with market-goers, informing them about the monks coming for alms.  The weather took a sudden turn and rain started pouring.  Nonetheless it did not dampen the spirit of many devotees who patiently waited under umbrellas for the arrival of venerable monks.

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16 August 2014

Joyful ‘Pindacāra’ in Sri Petaling and Happy Garden

On Saturday, 2 August, devotees and volunteers participated joyfully in the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme at the Sri Petaling and Happy Garden morning markets.  We were honoured by the presence of two senior venerables from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple Sentul, to participate in this alms-round.

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