Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.
In view of the tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines MH17, we would like to invite devotees to participate in ‘Pindacāra’ (monk going on alms-round) at Seri Kembangan market tomorrow, and thereafter transfer merits to the 298 casualties. Giving alms is among many wholesome deeds we can perform in memory of the unfortunate victims.
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In the early morning of Saturday 7 June, Nalandians and devotes gathered at the Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets to take part in the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round). We were grateful to welcome two monks from the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul to go on ‘Pindacāra’.
Read moreWe would like to invite all devotees and volunteers to join our Pindacāra (alms-round) Programme this Saturday 7 June, at Sri Petaling morning market at 8.30 am, followed by the Happy Garden market at 9.30 am.
Read more‘Pindacāra’ is the practice of Theravada monks going on alms-round to collect their daily meal. ‘Pindacāra’ is a compound Pāli word. ‘Pinda’ means lumps of food (contained in a monk’s alms-bowl). ‘Cāra’ means to walk about for the purpose of collecting alms-food. Hence, ‘Pindacāra’ means to collect food by going on alms-round.
Read moreWesak ‘Buddha Day’ was joyfully observed over 3 days at NEO Centre Johor Bahru, beginning on Sunday, 11 May and ending on Tuesday, 13 May 2014. On Sunday, devotees and volunteers participated in the pūja, chanting and meditation to prepare themselves spiritually for Wesak Observance.
Read moreThe Wesak Observance at Nalanda has come to a joyful conclusion on Wednesday, 14 May with the offering of lunch dāna and the departure of Sangha members. Over the 4-day Wesak Observance period, an estimated 3,000 visitors came to pay respects and participate in events at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang.
Read moreWe would like to invite everyone to join us on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, 13 May, at 7 am to participate in the Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) programme at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. The alms-round aims to inculcate the values of generosity, humility and kindness among devotees through offering of food and requisites to Sangha members.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 May, Nalandians and devotees participated happily in our monthly Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at the Sri Petaling market and then at the Happy Garden morning market.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 April, volunteers and devotees joyfully participated in Nalanda’s monthly Pindacāra Programme at Seri Kembangan market. Many devotees were ready with food and requisites while waiting for the arrival of venerable monks.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 April, Nalandians and devotees gathered at the Sri Petaling market for the first time there for the monthly Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) despite the early morning drizzle. We were honoured to have 3 venerables from the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple to participate in the alms-round.
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