Wesak 2018

22 June 2018

State Assemblymen visited Nalanda

At the recent ‘Buddha Day’ celebrations, two Selangor State Assemblymen joined thousands of devotees to pay respects to the Three Jewels at Nalanda Centre.  State Assemblyman for Seri Kembangan Yang Berhormat Ean Yong Hian Wah and Assemblyman for Kinrara Yang Berhormat Ng Sze Han came with their young families to participate in the annual Heritage Procession around Sri Serdang.

Read more
7 June 2018

‘Buddha Day’ celebration at Nalanda

The Wesak full-moon ‘Buddha Day’ celebration was a week ago, but its joyful spirit still lingers in our hearts.  The observance at Nalanda Centre has always been a great occasion for everyone – it is not just a spiritual celebration, but also a cultural feast based upon deep Buddhist heritage.

Read more
1 June 2018

Volunteer Appreciation Day

Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to thank all volunteers, donors, and devotees who contributed to the successful and inspiring 4-day celebration of Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ earlier this week.  Traditionally, the Sunday after ‘Buddha Day’ is dedicated to appreciating the spirit of selfless voluntary service.  Hence, we invite all volunteers of the ‘Buddha Day’ celebration to join us this Sunday for the morning service, followed by blessings and appreciation luncheon.

Read more
31 May 2018

Thank you for an inspiring ‘Buddha Day’ celebration

Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all venerable monks, organisers, teachers, donors, volunteers and devotees who joined us in the inspiring and spiritual ‘Buddha Day’ celebration from 26 to 29 May.

Read more
30 May 2018

Minister visits Nalanda to greet devotees on ‘Buddha Day’

Nalanda Centre was honoured to receive a visit by the Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Yang Berhormat Tuan Gobind Singh Deo on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’.  He is also the Member of Parliament for Puchong, which covers Sri Serdang where Nalanda Centre is located.

Read more
29 May 2018

‘Buddha Day’ Programme at Nalanda

Happy is the appearance of Buddhas’.  Today we commemorate the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago, and mark the beginning of Buddhist Year (B.E.) 2562.  We joyfully invite you to join us for the following meaningful spiritual programmes:

Read more
28 May 2018

‘Buddha Day’ Message B.E.2562

By Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Committee.

“A Life of Humility, Modesty and Moderation”

Malaysian Buddhists are gathering this week to usher in the year 2562 of the Buddhist Era, which is calculated from the Mahaparinibbāna (Great Passing Away) of the Blessed One, Buddha Gotama.  The day known as Vesakhā full-moon ‘Buddha Day’ marks the anniversary of His Enlightenment.  There is great joy for us as we recollect with gratitude the contributions of the Enlightened One to free beings from the shackles of Samsara.

Read more
27 May 2018

Unique Heritage Procession

The ‘Buddha Day’ Heritage Procession at Nalanda Centre is a unique cultural and spiritual experience that attracts thousands of participants yearly.  Once a year, the Buddha’s Sacred Relic will be brought out to lead the procession in Sri Serdang.  This year, it will be held on Tuesday, 29 May, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

Read more
26 May 2018

Food offering to the community

Every year on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, Nalanda members and devotees are encouraged to cook and prepare meals to offer to visitors so as to cultivate loving-kindness, generosity and humility.  Not only do we prepare the food with mettā, we are also the ones personally offering it to the public with respect.  This mass food offering has been a Nalandian tradition since our inception.

Read more
24 May 2018

Dhamma-learning workshops

Nalanda founder Bro. Tan will lead discussions on selected passages from the Pāli Tipitaka to widen and deepen our understanding of Buddha’s teachings.  The workshop will be held at Nalanda Centre on Tuesday, 29 May, from 3.00pm to 4.30pm.

Read more