On 8 March 2014, exactly 3 months ago today, Malaysia Airlines MH370 vanished from our radar screens while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The mysterious disappearance of that Boeing 777 set off the biggest and most complicated search and rescue operations in aviation history, involving experts and personnel from 26 countries, and the deployment of many technologically-advanced equipment.
Read moreToday is exactly 2 months since the mysterious disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in the early hours of 8 March, while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Despite intensive efforts by a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team of experts, no trace of the missing airplane has been found so far. The enigma of flight MH370 continues to bewilder the whole world.
Read moreOn 16 April, a South Korean ferry enroute to Jeju Island sank 20 km off the mainland. Even after hours of search and rescue, almost 300 passengers were still listed as missing in the cold sea waters by night fall. The majority of 476 passengers on board were high school students and their teachers on a planned tour to Jeju Island.
Read moreIt has been 33 days since the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in the early hours of 8 March, while on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Now the whole world has come to know “MH370”.
Read moreDuring a funeral ceremony in ancient China, paper-made models of houses, sedan chairs, treasure chests, clothes, daily utensils, and even effigies of servants, were burnt as the cortege was leaving home for burial in the cemetery.
Read moreOn Monday 31 March, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the New-moon Uposatha (Observance) Day pūja and chanting. The day also marked the conclusion of 7-day prayers for the casualties of MH370, which started since the broadcast of the heartbreaking official news on 24 March on the crash of the airplane in the Indian Ocean.
Read moreThe moving Memorial Service for MH370 held on Thursday 27 March is now aired on The Star’s “SwitchUp.tv”. Witness scenes of serene prayers and quiet meditation at Nalanda Centre, accompanied by the hauntingly beautiful Pāli chanting in the background. We thank The Star On-line and Producer Andrew Tan for broadcasting the event on “SwitchUp.tv”. View the video clip by clicking the link: Special Prayers & Memorial Service for MH370 at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.
Read moreNalandians and devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre last night (27 March) for special prayers and a moving Memorial Service for casualties of MH370. Founder Bro. Tan led the congregation in 20 minutes of Metta Meditation, followed by Pūja (offerings) and Pāli chanting.
Read moreWe invite everyone to join us on Thursday 27 March, at 8.00pm, in a Special Prayer session and Memorial Service for the casualties of MH370. Bro. H S Tan will be giving a Dhamma-sharing at the Memorial Service. Let us unify our thoughts and spirits to wish the victims and their families Peace. All are welcome.
Read moreArticle by Bro. H S Tan – “Reflection, 25 March 2014”.
Every day, at airports everywhere, many passengers feel annoyed when their flights are delayed. Time is so precious, they say. Flights should not be late.
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