We invite everyone to pray and radiate thoughts of ‘mettā-karunā’ to the victims of the massive earthquake that overwhelmed Kathmandu and Central Nepal yesterday. The earthquake and its aftershocks caused very extensive damage and a great loss of lives. The death-toll has surpassed 2,000 and is still climbing as news streams in from the interiors.
Read moreOn Tuesday 24 March, another tragic air-crash took place in Europe, killing all 150 passengers and crew on board Germanwings flight 9525. The ill-fated Airbus A320 was en route from Barcelona, Spain to Dusseldorf, Germany when it crashed in the French Alps. Nalanda members offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the casualties. We empathize with your loss and grief here in Malaysia. We also offer prayers for the victims of this tragedy. May they rest in Peace.
Read moreOn Wednesday 4 March, a team of Nalandians attended a memorial service at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, for the late Madam L. M. Bisomanike, mother of the temple’s Abbot Venerable Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero. The late Mdm. Bisomanike passed away peacefully on 2 March in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of Malaysia Airlines MH370′s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. After one year of intensive and extensive search under challenging conditions, the wreckage of the B777 aircraft is still not found. Many questions therefore remain unanswered as to the fate of that flight, and its 239 passengers and crew.
Read more8 March 2015 marks the 1st anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370′s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean, with 239 passengers and crew on board. We invite everyone to participate in a Special Memorial Service dedicated to the victims of this tragedy. Let us be united in our compassion and generate thoughts of mettā (loving-kindness) to the grieving families.
Read moreOn Tuesday 10 February, a team of Nalandians participated in a ‘Bodhi Pūja’ at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul. This special ‘Bodhi Pūja’ was offered in honour of Venerable Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Thero, who underwent an eye surgery recently.
Read moreOn Thursday 25 December, a memorial service was held at Nalanda Centre to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. The calamity on that fateful day had impacted millions around the world.
Read moreWe are honoured to host Ven. Ayya Santinī for a Dhamma Talk in the Full-moon Uposatha Service starting at 8 pm on Monday, 5 January at Nalanda Centre. Ayya Santinī is the abbess of a nunnery in Maribaya, Indonesia and a well-known Dhammaduta. We shall observe this spiritual occasion with Pūja (offerings to the ‘Three Jewels’), meditation, and an evening of inspiring Dhamma learning!
Read moreA total of 155 passengers and seven crew members were on board the AirAsia Airbus 320, QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore on Sunday 28 December 2014 when it crashed into the sea. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family members of those who perished. May they be at Peace. Santi.
Read moreEarlier this morning, an AirAsia Airbus 320, flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, went missing enroute north of Java Island. Officials are now scrambling to find out what happened to the routine scheduled flight. We urge everyone to pray for the 160 people on board and their anxious families. May we continue to hope for the best.
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