This year, Selangor will again host a state-level Wesak celebration at the Section 14 Theatre, Shah Alam, on Saturday, 20 May. The celebration is organised by the State government and supported by Selangor Buddhist Development Council. It will showcase traditional and contemporary Buddhist cultural performances from Malaysia and neighbouring countries.
Read moreNalanda wishes all Buddhists throughout the world a joyful and peaceful ‘Buddha Day’. May good teachers continue to inspire us to discover the essence of Dhamma, so that more people follow the Noble Path to Liberation from suffering.
Read moreMessage from Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Team
“Honouring the Buddha as our Teacher and Refuge”
This week, we joyfully observe the most important date on the Buddhist calendar as we welcome the year 2561 of the Buddhist Era. It is a time to rejoice spiritually as we reflect with gratitude on how fortunate we are to have taken birth during a time when the Dhamma which was taught by the Sammā Saṃbuddha is still available. We are truly blessed to celebrate every ‘Buddha Day’.
Read moreThe ‘Buddha Day’ Heritage Procession at Nalanda is a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Once a year, the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan by traditionally dressed devotees, to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs. Beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia is carried by devotees holding candle-lights.
Read moreToday is the eve of Wesak full-moon ‘Buddha Day’. A very significant spiritual moment happened in the life of the Buddha this day before His Enlightenment. He received food offering from Lady Sujata and with strength regained, He sat meditating under the pipal tree throughout the night, and achieved Awakening the next dawn!
Read moreWesak ‘Buddha Day’ commemorates the Blessed One’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago. This Wednesday’s full-moon marks the 2,561st anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2561. Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres in Johor Bahru, Sungai Petani, and Kuala Lumpur will observe ‘Buddha Day’ on 9 May (Wesak Eve) and 10 May (Wesak ‘Buddha Day’) with a series of programmes listed here.
Read moreNalanda founder Bro. Tan was invited to launch the ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition yesterday afternoon accompanied by members of Nalanda Dhamma School. The exhibition is an annual project undertaken by Dhamma School teachers and students to celebrate Wesak ‘Buddha Day’.
Read moreThis year’s Nalanda Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ celebrations went off on a terrific start since early yesterday morning. The good weather brought a steady stream of visitors to Nalanda Centre throughout the day.
Read moreThe celebration of Wesak begins at Nalanda Centre today with morning service at 9.00am, followed by Dhamma talks by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama on the “Nine Attributes of the Buddha”, and Mandarin talk by Bro. Ooi Boon Keat on “佛陀的九种德行”. This afternoon at 2.00pm, there will be a forum on “Getting to know the Buddha”, featuring Dharma Drum Malaysia Superintendent Venerable Bhikshuni Changzao, and Bro. Wong from Bodhi KL Musical Group.
Read moreThe Wesak Full-moon ‘Buddha Day’ commemorates the Blessed One’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago. This full-moon marks the 2561st anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2561. Nalanda will observe ‘Buddha Day’ from 7 May (Sunday) to 10 May (Wednesday). We joyfully invite you to join us for the following ‘Buddha Day’ programmes lined up starting this weekend:
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