Pindacāra

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

24 October 2024

The blessings of giving generously

On Saturday 19 October, dozens of market-goers, stall operators and volunteers joined the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme at the Seri Kembangan markets.   Many of them relish this opportunity to make offerings to monastics and having prepared in advance, will keep a keen eye out for the monks’ arrival every third Saturday of the month.

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7 October 2024

Monks on alms-round in Taman OUG & Happy Garden

On Saturday 5 October, the community came together to offer alms to the Sangha in the morning markets of Taman OUG and Happy Garden.  The serene sight of the Sangha members on alms-round inspired many market-goers to offer food and drinks with deep devotion. 

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23 September 2024

Community gathers for Pindacara amidst drizzle

On the cooling morning of Saturday 21 September, market-goers and stall vendors at the Seri Kembangan market readily looked forward to the opportunity to support the Sangha community, even amidst the light rain. 

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7 September 2024

A meaningful day of learning and service

Since dawn this morning, Nalanda members, devotees and volunteers have been out and about doing service for the benefit of others and exerting effort in Dhamma learning.  From Hulu Selangor to Johor Bahru, groups of kalyana mittā have been immersed in various programmes.

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19 August 2024

Ven. Nanavutto goes for alms-round in Seri Kembangan

On Saturday 17 August, we were happy to host Ven. Nanavutto – a monk from Hong Kong and disciple of Ven. Jutipanno Thero – for the monthly alms-round at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan.  It was truly joyful to witness devotees at the morning market streaming in numbers to make offerings to Venerable Sangha members.

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11 August 2024

Keenly cultivating generosity at Pindacāra

Every first Saturday of the month, the communities at the OUG and Happy Garden markets keep a keen lookout for the sight of saffron-coloured robes.  Just so, on Saturday 3 August, stall vendors and market-goers came together to give freely and joyfully to members of the Sangha during the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme.

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20 July 2024

Asalha Full-Moon Uposatha service tonight

On this full-moon day of Asalha, Nalanda members and volunteers have been engaging in service and learning programmes since the early morning.  Commencing the day with morning chanting before proceeding for the Pindacara (monks on alms-round) programme at Bazar Rakyat, devotees have since returned to Nalanda Centre to offer lunch dana to venerable monks and partake in Cultivation Day.

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15 July 2024

Wholesome Dhamma Day Observance this Saturday

This Saturday 20 July is the full-moon day of the Asalha month which marks the occasion over 2,600 years ago when the Buddha delivered the First Sermon on the ‘Four Noble Truths’ and the ‘Noble Eightfold Path’ to the world.  The occasion is also known as ‘Dhamma Day’, and is one of the seven observance days at Nalanda.

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18 June 2024

The wholesome deed of giving

On Saturday 15 June, the community at Seri Kembangan joined Nalanda members and volunteers in the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme with humble acts of offering food and requisites to venerable monks. 

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20 May 2024

Cultivating generosity from within

On Saturday 18 May, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered early in the morning to mobilise the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at Bazar Rakyat.  Just as early were market-goers and vendors who look forward to this monthly event which is an avenue for them to give and support monastics even as they go about their daily chores and work.

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