Refers to visiting (notable) individuals or groups to Nalanda, either formal (organised) or informal (impromptu).
On Wednesday 16 September, Venerable Bhikkhuni Anulā, Bhikkhuni Medhā and Bhikkhuni Sumangalā visited Nalanda Centre accompanied by Sis. Tan Yee Yong. The Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, and Director of Dhamma School Sis. Sunanda, warmly welcomed the venerable nuns. Sis. Nandini brought the venerables on a brief tour of Nalanda Centre and Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre welcomed the visit by venerable Ayya Susīla, the Founder of Appamāda Viharī Meditation Centre in Penang. Ayya who was on a short trip to Kuala Lumpur specially made time to visit the recently-completed Nalanda annex building, accompanied by some of her devotees.
Read moreOn Saturday 22 August, a group of youths of the Baha’i faith visited Nalanda Centre. They were warmly welcomed by Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and youths.
Read moreOn Tuesday 18 August, Venerable Prof. Dr. W. Wimalaratana from the University of Colombo and his entourage – Venerables Alubomulle Dhammalankara Thero, Marthuwela Vijithasiri, Kolonnawe Siri Sudassi Thero, Dhammasiri and Lecturer Dr. D.A.C. Suranga Silva, came to Nalanda Centre on a familiarization visit. The visiting Sangha members were warmly received by Nalandians including host Sis. Nandini Tan, who brought them on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Tuesday 4 August, Nalanda Centre welcomed the visit by Venerable Dr. Dhammapala and several devotees from Hong Kong. The venerable and devotees were warmly received by Director of Nalanda Centre, Sis. Nandini and Nalandians.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 August, a group of ‘kalyana mittā’ (spiritual friends) from Buddhist Fellowship Singapore joined Nalandians and devotees for a spiritual and joyful Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre. The group was warmly hosted by Sis. Nandini, and brought on a building tour by Bro. Charlie and Sis. Santi. After listening to a Dhamma talk by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim, everyone took the opportunity to offer lunch dāna to Ayya.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 July, 35 members from Bodhi Heartz Youth Club paid a visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang as part of their tour to the Klang Valley. They were warmly welcomed and hosted by Director of Nalanda Centre, Sis. Nandini and Nalandian Youths.
Read moreOn Saturday 27 June, Nalanda Centre was indeed honoured by the visit of Venerable Sayadaw Nyanapurnik Maha Thera from Nepal. He was accompanied by Venerable Gavesi, Venerable Sayalay Cini, President of Selangor Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Society Bro. Lim Boon Hang, and several devotees. The venerables and devotees were warmly welcomed by Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan, Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini and other officers.
Read moreFrom 19 to 21 June, Nalanda Youth Centre was honoured to host the vibrant youth and their mentors from the Buddhist Fellowship of Singapore for their annual retreat. Our Singaporean friends had several inspiring and fruitful ‘Dhamma Chat’ sessions with Nalanda Founder, Bro. Tan who guided them on Buddhist Leadership which also benefited the Nalandian youths. There was an interactive session among the youth to exchange views and ideas on the programme of their respective Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Friday 12 June, Nalanda Centre was honoured by a visit by Venerable Sayadaw U Osadha from California, U.S.A. Sayadaw Osadha was accompanied by the President of Selangor Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Society Bro. Lim Boon Hang and several other devotees. On hand to welcome the venerable were Founder Bro. Tan, Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, and other officers.
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