An Indonesian military airplane with 113 people on board crashed earlier today into a residential area in Medan, Sumatera. The Hercules C-130 aircraft was reported to have encountered technical problems soon after taking-off. It crashed into two houses and a hotel while attempting to make an emergency landing. There were no signs of anyone on the plane surviving the crash. The number of casualties on the ground remains unclear.
Read moreFollowing the advice of Nalanda President to dedicate merits to victims of the recent Sabah earthquake, Nalanda Dharma School students organized a special service yesterday (Monday, 8 June) in honour of those who died in the tragedy. Also present at the remembrance service were Founder Bro. Tan, School Director Sis. Sunanda Ong, and several Nalandian officers.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members are deeply saddened by the loss of 18 lives in a recent earthquake which struck Mount Kinabalu, Sabah. On behalf of the Society, Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow expressed her deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who died in the tragedy.
Read moreAt Nalanda Centre this morning, devotees gathered to dedicate merits to the casualties of two tragedies in the past week. Nineteen people died in the earthquake which hit Mount Kinabalu in Sabah; and at least 406 were confirmed dead while dozens were still missing in the ferry tragedy in Hubei, China.
Read moreA cruise ship carrying 458 elderly passengers sunk in Hubei Province, Central China earlier today. The ‘Eastern Star’ was ferrying mostly pensioners on a cruise along the Yangtze River en route from Nanjing to Chongqing when it capsized. Let us spare a moment to pray for the missing hundreds and their anxious family members awaiting news of their fate. May they be safely found, and free from harm and danger.
Read moreOn Sunday 17 May, Malaysian religious groups held a joint prayer session in Kuala Lumpur for the earthquake victims in Nepal. The devastating quakes killed more than 8,600 people and caused untold damages to the country’s infrastructure. Representatives of the Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Muslim communities took turns to recite chants or prayers on stage, witnessed by a large congregation.
Read more3 weeks after the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that killed more than 8,000 people, Nepal was again stricken by another powerful 7.3 earthquake today. The epicenter of the quake was 83 km from Kathmandu, near to Namche Bazar and Mount Everest. The earthquake was strong enough to be felt in the Indian capital New Delhi and Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.
Read moreDuring the Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ observance period, Nalanda devotees performed numerous meritorious deeds such as giving alms, listening to and discussing the Dhamma, meditating, and serving others selflessly. In a pūja last night (Sunday, 3 May), Nalandians dedicated merits to the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Nepal. With compassionate hearts, we wish that all beings be free from harm and danger. May all beings be free from suffering!
Read moreOn Sunday 26 April, Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan led Nalandians in dedicating merits to the victims of the massive earthquake that struck Nepal last Saturday. The tragedy has brought immense losses and suffering to more than a million people. To date, more than 5,500 victims were confirmed dead, with the toll expected to rise further.
Read moreThe magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck central Nepal between the two major cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara yesterday morning caused untold damages to the infrastructure of Nepal. Thousands of homes, offices, and public buildings collapsed in the tremor, crushing and trapping people inside them. So far, the death toll has surpassed 2,300 people, including dozens who died in neighbouring India and Tibet.
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