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Inception of Malaysia’s First Theravada Bhikkhuni Sima and Dhamma Training CentreThe Buddhist Channel, 13 Jan 2025Kwasa Damansara, Malaysia -- In an auspicious event greeting the new year, on 12 January 2025, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ariya Vihara, Malaysia’s first Theravada Bhikkhuni Sima, nunnery, and Dhamma training center, took off. It was attended by 400 participants. more…
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Malaysian Billionaire Son Chooses Simplicity Over BillionsThe Buddhist Channel, 29 November 2024Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Ananda Krishnan, one of Malaysia's wealthiest individuals with a business empire spanning telecommunications, satellites, media, oil, gas, and real estate, passed away on 28 November 2024, according to a statement from his private investment firm. more…
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Kathina at Puxian Vihara - Celebrating Tradition Across Buddhist SchoolsThe Buddhist Channel, 25 November 2024Penang, Malaysia -- Puxian Vihara, a Buddhist temple in Jelutong dedicated to promotion of a compassionate society through the teachings of Samantabhara Bodhisattva, recently held an unique Kathina observation that invited monks from three main Buddhist schools, namely Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan Buddhism. The event held on Friday, 22 November 2024 drew a large crowd which included VIPs from the Penang State Government. more…
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The Hidden Virtues of Small Kathina CelebrationsOp-Ed, The Buddhist Channel, 4 November 2024Petaling Jaya, Malaysia -- At the Damai Chempaka Meditation Society in Damansara Perdana, a small gathering of fewer than 50 people came together for the Kathina celebration. As the voices of five Thai monks filled the space with chanting, devotees held the robes they would soon offer in reverence. Throughout the ceremony, monks and devotees had the opportunity to connect, exchanging greetings and smiles that reflected a sense of warmth and unity. The atmosphere felt like a joyful family reunion, with happiness and shared goodwill radiating throughout. more…
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Ancient Kathina Tradition Unites Buddhist Communities in MalaysiaThe Buddhist Channel, 26 Oct 2024Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- In a display of devotion and community spirit, two prominent Buddhist temples in Malaysia recently celebrated the annual Kathina ceremony, marking the end of the three-month Buddhist rain retreat (Vassa). more…
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