We warmly invite you and your family to join us in observing Sangha Day at Nalanda Centre on Sunday, 22 November. This special occasion is an opportunity to honour the virtues and invaluable contributions of the monastic community, and to express our gratitude to the Sangha for their dedication to practising, preserving and sharing the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreFrom 7 to 9 November, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and volunteers gathered at Wisdom Park for the Annual Facilitators’ Retreat, themed “Reconnect, Recharge, Reignite”. The three-day retreat provided an opportunity for participants to renew their aspiration to serve as Buddhist educators, reconnect with the purpose and joy of teaching, and strengthen their commitment to nurturing the younger generation.
Read moreFrom 7 to 9 November, Wisdom Park hosted a Dhamma School camp jointly organised by Buddhist Gem Fellowship, Sambodhi Buddhist Association, and Seremban Sudhamma Buddhist Society. The camp brought teenagers from the three Dhamma schools together for three days of joyful learning and fellowship.
Read moreToday marks the New-moon Uposatha of the ‘Kattika’ month, a meaningful occasion to deepen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness through meditation, and listening to Dhamma teachings.
Read moreToday, Sunday 8 November, we join our Hindu friends in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. May this joyous occasion bring happiness, peace and harmony to all. The lighting of lamps reminds us of the timeless aspiration to dispel darkness with light. In the Buddha’s teachings, this reflects our journey from ignorance to wisdom, from unwholesome thoughts to wholesome intentions, and from suffering towards liberation.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for the Nalanda Free School Appreciation Night to acknowledge the effort of dedicated teachers and volunteers for their selfless service to nurture young minds. This Appreciation Night also celebrates our students for their dedication, perseverance, and inspiring learning spirit throughout the year.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 November, Nalanda’s Sunday Morning Service volunteers participated in a training session on “Facilitation Skills,” led by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy, Director of the Training and Enhancement Centre (TEC). The interactive session introduced key principles of effective facilitation, equipping participants with practical skills to guide discussions, encourage participation, and foster a conducive learning environment.
Read moreWe are honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Pavaro back to Nalanda for a Dhamma teaching on 15 November. The Sunday service begins at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting, followed by a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Pavaro.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 November, 45 youths aged 18 to 35 gathered at Nalanda Centre for a full-day Youth Meditation programme guided by Bro. Tan Siang Chye. Youths explored ways to understand their own minds and develop skills to manage anxiety, overthinking and distraction.
Read moreOn Saturday 31 October, participants of BPS 404, Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies, presented their group projects to their lecturers and peers. Each group explored the spread of Buddhism across Asia, examining the historical and cultural factors that enabled the Dhamma to be adopted, practised, propagated and preserved across different societies.
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