Bro.Tan and Sis. Buddhini (right) meeting with Sayadaw U Indaka and his group at Pustaka Nalanda.

On Sunday 3 November, Nalanda Centre welcomed several groups of visitors, both monks and laity.  In the morning, we received senior officers from the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) – Vice President RAdm Dato’ Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (Rtd) and Treasurer Mr. Yong Choo Kong. They were met by Bro.Tan and brought around for a building tour.  Also at the meeting were Datin Seri Mah Ming Yuet and Bro. Chim Siew Choon, President of Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia.

Bro. Tan meeting with the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Vice President Rtd. RAdm Dato' Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (centre) and Treasurer Mr. Yong Choo Kong (right).

In the afternoon, three Sayadaws (venerables) from Myanmar came visiting, led by Ven. Ashin U Indaka from Karenpariyatti Monastery in Yangon.  They were received by the Honorary Secretary of Nalanda, Sis. Buddhini Tan.  In the evening, Sis. Ng Chia Muar and Sis. Ha Yueh Ling from the YBAM National Buddhist Undergraduate Community Service Programme arrived for an overnight visit.  They were met by Sis. Nandini and briefed on the educational activities offered here.

Sis. Ng Chia Muar and Sis. Ha Yueh Ling from the YBAM National Buddhist Undergraduate Community Service Programme with Nalanda officers.

Nalanda Centre will receive several more groups of visitors in the coming few days.  We would like to warmly welcome everyone to Sri Serdang!  Svagatam!