From 11 – 16 December, 24 members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch embarked on a study tour of Thailand. Led by Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap, the entourage strengthened their faith and understanding of Buddhist history by immersing themselves in the rich Buddhist monuments and sites of Bangkok and Ayutthaya.
Read more24 members and core volunteers of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch have commenced their study tour to Thailand from 11 to 16 December. The group will explore Buddhist sites and monuments in Bangkok and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. The tour is led by Nalanda leaders Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap. We wish them safe travels and a joyful learning experience.
Read moreFrom 5 – 8 April, 8 Nalanda leaders from the Management and Education divisions had the privilege and honour of visiting four Kruba Ajahns in Thailand – Ajahn Jayasaro, Ajahn Nyanadhammo, Luang Por Ganha, and Luang Por Piak.
Read moreToday marks the historical occasion where the Buddha preached the ‘Ovada Patimokkha’ – the summary of His Teachings – at the famed Veluvana Monastery in Rājagaha more than 2,600 years ago. The Buddha taught the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant bhikkhus the outline of Dhamma practice – “To abandon evil; cultivate virtues; and to purify one’s own mind”.
Read moreNew Year celebrations abound this week for our friends in many parts of Asia – including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, and many Malaysians of Indian origin, too. As families gather in joyful reunions to welcome the New Year, there are also communities who are facing challenges, including not being able to meet their basic needs.
Read more17 June 2021 marks the 103rd birth anniversary of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhaddo. We humbly pay tribute to this great monk whose life and teachings inspired countless people, monks and laity alike.
Read moreThe people of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Sri Lanka will welcome the New Year this week. We wish our Thai, Burmese and Sinhalese teachers and friends a blessed and peaceful new year celebration. May your celebrations be ever more meaningful and spiritual with your loved ones. Happy New Year!
Read moreToday, 17 June marks the 102nd birth anniversary of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhaddo (1918 – 1992), a revered monk whose life and teachings continue to inspire many monks and laity alike. Let us pay humble tribute to this great teacher by recollecting his teachings and practising them faithfully.
Read moreToday marks the New Year celebration for people in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and in many parts of South India. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Thai teachers and friends a peaceful celebration of Songkran, as well as wishing our Myanmar friends a happy Thingyan, and our Sri Lankan friends a meaningful Sinhala New Year.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members offer our felicitations to the people of Thailand on the Coronation of His Majesty Rama X, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, on 4 May 2019. May His Majesty’s reign bring peace, happiness and success to the Thai nation; and may the close friendship between our two countries long endure.
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