Since its opening in 2022, Wisdom Park has grown into a vibrant centre for Dhamma learning, youth development, leadership training, meditation retreats, and community exchanges. In just four years, over 7,000 participants have benefited from its facilities for learning, cultivation and service.
Read moreThis Sunday, we are grateful to welcome Ven. Vimuttadhammika back to Nalanda Centre to share a Dhamma teaching with us. Originally from the Netherlands, Ven. Vimuttadhammika ordained as a Bhikkhu in 2020 under the guidance of Ven. Ariyadhammika at Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping, Perak.
Read moreOn Wednesday 23 September, devotees gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the weekly Wednesday Meditation, where Ven. Gavesi gave a Dhamma teaching on the practice of meditation. Ven. Gavesi explained the two main types of meditation — Samatha and Vipassanā.
Read moreWe invite you to join us for the monthly educational Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets this Saturday at 8.30am. You may bring with you, cooked vegetarian food or ripe fruits as offerings to the venerable monks. If you would like to join as a volunteer to help during the Pindacāra, kindly contact Bro. Ng at 012-273-9787.
Read moreWe warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the ninth lecture this afternoon. The lecture will be delivered by Bro. Ananda Fong at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Read moreToday is the Poṭṭhapāda Full-moon Uposatha, a precious opportunity to pause, reflect, and strengthen our Dhamma practice. May we make good use of this day by observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness and meditation, and listening to the Dhamma. May our practice bring greater peace, wisdom, and clarity to our lives.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 September, members and devotees gathered at the Seri Kembangan markets to participate in the monthly Pindacāra, led by Ven. Pallegama Dhammadinna and Ven. Thanakit from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple Sentul. The Pindacāra programme served as a fertile training ground for all - monastics, Buddhist practitioners, and the public- to practise dāna and cultivate sīla, while nurturing generosity, humility, mindfulness and a compassionate heart.
Read moreWith hearts full of gratitude, we extend our deepest appreciation to all our guests, families, friends and devotees who came together to support “Dhamma Through Drama – The Conquest of Asoka” on 19 and 20 September. Your presence, encouragement and support made this special production an especially meaningful offering by the Nalanda community. This production brought together our members, parents, youths and Dhamma School students, who courageously stepped forward to learn and hone their performance skills as an offering to the community.
Read moreOn Wednesday 16 September, a group of Nalanda members led by Board Member Sis. Evelyn Chow participated in the annual ‘Saṅghika Dāna’ organised by Serdang Buddhist Association in Seri Kembangan. The gathering offered the Buddhist community an opportunity to express gratitude to the Mahā Saṅgha for their dedication in preserving and propagating the Buddha-Sāsana.
Read moreOn Sunday 13 September, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for a Dhamma talk by Sis Sunanda Ong on “How to Live Without Fear and Worry”, based on a Dhamma book written in 1989 by the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. Using the lion as a symbol of fearlessness, Sis Sunanda shared that true fearlessness arises from courage, truth and wisdom - seeing things as they really are. Fear and worry often arise from attachment, cravings, comparison, insecurity and our resistance to the realities of ageing, sickness and death.
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