We would like to invite everyone to join us on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, 13 May, at 7 am to participate in the Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) programme at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. The alms-round aims to inculcate the values of generosity, humility and kindness among devotees through offering of food and requisites to Sangha members.
Read moreAccording to Theravada tradition, the Wesak Full-moon Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, Enlightenment, and passing away some 25 centuries ago. This Wesak marks the 2,558th anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2558.
Read moreA “Mass Food Offering” for the public will be held on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, 13 May, from 12.00pm to 1.30pm at NEO Centre Johor Bahru, and from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. Every year, kind-hearted devotees prepare food to share and serve the public out of generosity and humility. Everyone who comes will be served with respect and loving-kindness.
Read moreThe 3-day Wesak Observance programme began in earnest at Nalanda Centre this morning. Since 7 am, devotees have been streaming into the centre in Sri Serdang. The first official programme of the day was the morning Buddha-Pūja (offerings), meditation, and chanting, followed by a Dhamma Talk by Bro. Charlie Chia.
Read more‘Buddha Day’ falls on the full-moon day of Wesak (Pāli, ‘Vesakhā’) month. In the Theravāda tradition, it commemorates the three important occasions in the life of the Buddha – his birth, Enlightenment, and passing away.
Read moreDo you know that with a pint of blood you donate, 3 lives can be saved? Perform a wholesome deed this Wesak by participating in the Blood Donation Campaign. It only takes a little of your time to donate blood, but its effect on someone’s life will last forever.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society will be organising a “Taking Refuge” Ceremony on this Wesak Buddha Day, Tuesday 13 May, starting at 9.30am. In this meaningful programme to be held at Nalanda Centre, devotees come together to seek guidance and refuge in the Three Jewels – the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha – and to observe the Five Precepts faithfully.
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