Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.
We invite you and your loved ones to join us this Saturday 1 July, for the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets. After the alms-round, you are also welcome to join the offering of lunch dāna to venerable members of the Sangha at NEO Centre, Happy Garden. You may bring along cooked food and fruits to offer. All are welcome!
Read moreOn Saturday 3 June, the community gathered once again to participate in the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms round) at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets. On this occasion, Ven. Alokavamsa and Sayalay Mitta Devi from Indonesia afforded the laity the opportunity to partake in the wholesome deed of supporting the Sangha.
Read moreFrom 5 to 7 May, we were honoured to host Ajahn Visalo, an Indonesian monk, who received his monastic training from Wat Pah Nanachat, Thailand where he currently resides. A gentle and compassionate monk, Ajahn Visalo lent his presence to the Buddha Day programmes and relayed kind words of advise to the congregation.
Read moreThis morning, the community at the OUG and Happy Garden markets came together to make offerings to Mahā Sangha. Whilst many regular supporters joyfully prepared and made offerings to venerable monks, curious onlookers also joined in after understanding the purpose of the deed and this simple way to support members of the Sangha.
Read moreIn the early hours of dawn on Buddha Day B.E. 2567, Nalanda members and devotees gathered to offer dāna to venerable monks, during the morning Pindacāra (monks on alms round) which started at Nalanda Centre. The community around the Centre also took the opportunity to perform these meritorious deeds to support the Sangha. It was indeed a joyful start to an auspicious day.
Read moreJoin us to offer alms to monks on the morning of Buddha Day. The alms-round will start at Nalanda Centre at 7am. All are welcome.
Read moreWe joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join us this Saturday 4 March, for the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms round) at the Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets, led by Ven. Ajahn Pavaro and Ven. Paññajoti. We also invite you join the offering of lunch dāna to the venerables at NEO Centre in Happy Garden. You may bring along cooked food and fruits to offer. All are welcome!
Read moreOn Saturday 4 February, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Market gathered to perform the meritorious deed of dāna in support of the Mahā Sangha. Even as vendors and marketgoers are busy preparing for the last few days of the Lunar New Year festivities, many stepped forward to offer food and requisites at Pindacāra (monks on alms-round), experiencing the joy of giving especially to those worthy of honour.
Read moreIn the early morning of 7 January, the first Saturday of the new year, Nalanda volunteers & devotees gathered at the new NEO Centre in Happy Garden for the first session of the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 December, the community around Happy Garden joyfully participated in the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme to support the Mahā Sangha. This monthly programme, organised by Nalanda Branch KL since 2012, enables the laity in the vicinity to learn and practise the spirit of dāna even as they go about their householder duties.
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