Book title : Available Truth : Excursions into Buddhist Wisdom and the Natural World
Author : Ven. Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano
Publisher : Wisdom Publications, Boston
Topic : Concepts, Teachings & Practice
Blurb : Along with reflections on mindfulness, impermanence, and the end of suffering, the author delves into the topics of rebirth, karma, non-virtue, and the roles of reasoned faith, ritual, and monasticism, revealing their continuing relevance for today’s truth seeker.  The investigation on the workings of the mind and the natural world enable readers to deepen their practice and their lives.
 
31 March 2012

Library & Reading Lounge

Volunteer librarians gathered on 31 March for a training session on the Senayan Library Management System which features the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), an online database with thumbnail document image support, Simple Search and Advanced Search modes, adopted by Pustaka Nalanda.

 
16 May 2012

Practice of meditation in honour of our teachers

Practising meditation and reflecting on gratitude, in honour of our teachers.

In Malaysia, 16 May is celebrated as Teachers’ Day.  At Nalanda, we expressed our appreciation and gratitude to all teachers through two types of Puja (offerings), that is Patipatti Puja where we performed wholesome deeds – dana, meditation and chanting to honour our teachers, and Amisa Puja which is giving our teachers presents.  Nalandians also shared about how their lives were transformed by inspiring teachers.

 

Message from Bro H S Tan, Founder of Nalanda

I was 15 when during a chat, my English teacher said to me, “If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well.”

She was of course, referring to learning grammar!   I thought about it and came to the conclusion that this positive attitude not only applies to learning English, it also applies to all other fields – working, exercising, and serving others.  Truly, if anything is worthy of our precious time, it ought to be done well.

 
24 – 25 March 2012

Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta Course Part 2

Nalanda Institute welcomed the return of Venerable Aggacitta together with Ven. Balacitta, Ven. U Vijaya, and 95 diligent yogis, for Part Two of the Satipatthana Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop on 24 and 25 March.

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