Synonymous with ‘Alms-round’ and can be used in conjunction with it.
On Saturday 2 April, two venerable monks went on Pindacāra (alms-round) at Overseas Union Garden (O.U.G.) and Happy Garden morning markets. It was the first time in many months that the Pindacāra programme was held at O.U.G. and the response there was very heartening.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 February, three venerable monks from Sentul Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple went on Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan morning market. Nalanda volunteers arrived early to prepare for the Pindacāra and set up an information counter. Their activity aroused much interest among the passers-by who wanted to know more about the significance of Pindacāra.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 January, three venerable monks went on Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan morning market. Many devotees were keen to start the New Year by performing wholesome deeds, and thus waited patiently to offer food to the venerables. Meanwhile, Nalandians took the opportunity to explain the significance of Pindacāra to passers-by and curious onlookers at the market.
Read moreToday is the 24th anniversary of Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhaddo’s passing. He was one of the most remarkable Dhamma teachers of the modern era. Even years after his demise, his teachings continue to guide thousands of monks and lay people along the path of Dhamma.
Read moreLast Saturday (2 January), Venerable Sumanaransi and Venerable Sukhi were invited to participate in the first alms-round of the year at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets. This monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme is part of Nalanda’s efforts to educate the public on the importance of supporting the noble monastic order and to understand what is proper Buddhist practice.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 December, two venerable Sangha members went on alms-round at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets as part of Nalanda’s monthly educational Pindacāra programme.
Read moreOn Saturday 17 October, Nalandian youths organised a lunch dāna for two venerable monks from Sentul Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple who had been invited to go on Nalanda’s monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ (alms-round) in Seri Kembangan. Although this was the first time the youths were taking on the responsibility, they were eager to put into practice what they had learned in the Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 September, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ programme (monks going on alms-round) was joyfully held at Seri Kembangan market. Our friendly “People Engagement” team was actively engaging with traders and devotees at the market. Leaflets explaining what ‘Pindacāra’ was about were also distributed to on-lookers.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 September, the monthly educational ‘Pindacara’ (monks going on alms-round) Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with two venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. Devotees and members of the public waited patiently along the ‘Pindacara’ route, for the venerable monks to arrive and joyfully offered alms food.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 August, Nalandians arrived early at the Seri Kembangan market and started to prepare the venue while greeting our trader friends and devotees around the area. Members of the public stationed themselves along the ‘Pindacāra’ (alms-round) route, waiting patiently for the arrival of venerable monks. Some explained to their friends about the meaning of this meritorious occasion and encouraging them to participate.
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