Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Significance of Buddha Day
Buddha Day commemorates the Enlightenment of the Buddha – His liberation from ignorance and suffering. This event took place on the Full-moon Day in the month of Vesakhā, which falls between April and May in our conventional calendar. Thus, according to tradition this day is also known as ‘Vesak Day’ (or Wesak Day).
21 May, Tuesday
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Buddha Day Eve Service
Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy & Mettā Bhāvanā
22 May, Wednesday
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Pindacāra (Monks on alms-round)
Commences at Nalanda Centre, Seri Serdang and includes offering of breakfast dāna to venerable monks.
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Buddha Day Morning Service
Buddha Pūja & Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Offering of Lunch Dāna to Sangha members
11:30 am
Launching of "Buddha Jayanti" Exhibition
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sutta Study
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Mass Food Offering
In the spirit of giving, free meals will be offered to the community.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Heritage Procession
A unique cultural and spiritual experience for the whole community
23 May, Thursday
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Young Working Adults Forum
We invite young working adults of ages 23 to 35 to come and learn from seasoned corporate and professionals on fostering harmony at work. Register here now.
24 May, Friday
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Film Screening – Dhammayatra 正觉之道
Retrace the path taken by the Buddha in this special documentary. Director Mr. Yang Wei Han will also be sharing his reflections in the making of this film.
25 May, Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Youth Cultivation Day
We invite youths of ages 16 to 23 to join us for a day of mental cultivation featuring insightful talks, fellowship activities and tranquil meditation sessions. Register here now.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Peace Walk at NEO Centre, Happy Garden
Commences at NEO Centre in Happy Garden to commemorate Buddha Day in a peaceful and harmonious way.
26 May, Sunday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday Service
The service starts with meditation, chanting and Mandarin Dhamma talk.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Blood Donation Drive
Join the Blood Donation Drive, a wholesome deed one can perform this Wesak. Please register at this link to book a suitable slot.
21 – 26 May
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Buddha Jayanti Exhibition
This annual exhibition prepared by Nalanda Dhamma school facilitators and students illustrate messages of the Dhamma through visual and interactive presentations.
Wisdom Park Exhibition
Get the latest progress updates on the development of this integrated education facility, equipped for the development of competent Dhamma teachers and leaders.
22 May, Wednesday
9:00 am
Buddha Pūja
9:30 am
Buddha Day Message from Nalanda
9:45 am
Mandarin Dhamma talk by Sis. Sua Siau Ting
11:00 am
Lunch dāna for Sangha Member
11:30 am
Lunch for 8-preceptees and devotees
* 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Building tour
25 May, Saturday
6:00 pm
Light refreshment
6:30 pm
Dhamma talk by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama
7:30 pm
Peace Walk
9:00 pm
Dedication of Merits
21 May, Tuesday
8:00 pm
Offering of Lamp & Opening Salutation
8:15 pm
Mettā Bhāvanā – Cultivation of Loving-kindness
Mandarin Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandini Tan
Wesak-Eve Chanting
9:30 pm
Dedication of Merits
22 May, Wednesday
6:45 am
Breakfast dāna for Sangha Member
7:30 am
Pindacāra – Alms-round in Taman Johor Jaya
9:00 am
Buddha Pūja
9:30 am
Buddha Day Message from Nalanda
9:45 am
Mandarin Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandini Tan
11:00 am
Lunch dāna for Sangha Member
11:30 am
Lunch for 8-preceptees and devotees
7:30 pm
Heritage Procession & Mandarin Dhamma talk by Sis. Saw
9:30 pm
Dedication of Merits
22 May, Wednesday
9:15am
Flag-raising Ceremony
9:30am
Buddha Pūja
10:00am
Buddha Day Message from Nalanda
10:15am
Mandarin Dhamma talk by Bro. Ooi Boon Keat
11:30am
Lunch for 8-preceptees and devotees
* 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Building tour
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