Next weekend, Nalanda members will convene in Wisdom Park to align ourselves with Nalanda’s educational philosophy and discuss how we can serve others while cultivating ourselves in a more sustainable manner.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 April, Nalanda Youth Centre members gathered for Youth Members Day. The youths started the gathering by warmly welcoming several new youth members who have participated and contributed actively to the Youth Centre.
Read moreWe invite you to join us to commemorate Earth Day at Nalanda Centre this Sunday 26 April, to give back to Mother Earth and contribute back to the community. The programme which will be joined by Sunday Service devotees, Dhamma School facilitators & students, and Youth Centre, starts at 8am with chanting and a Dhamma sharing by Sis. See Hui Shien, followed by outdoor service.
Read morePower can be used for great woe; power can also be used for great wonder. As we mark Earth Day today on 22 April, let us reflect on our deep dependence on Mother Earth and renew our commitment to safeguarding her for future generations. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the energy we consume, and the natural resources we rely on are shared by all. Meaningful change, therefore, begins with each of us through our everyday habits and decisions.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 April, Nalanda members and volunteers resumed the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, after a brief pause for festival observances and a members’ retreat. The market community warmly welcomed the Sangha members, stepping forward with gladness and respect to offer alms. It was heartening to witness how simple acts of kindness inspired others to come forward to give on their own initiative.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia is honoured to host a special lecture by Dr. Ooi Eng Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies in International Buddhist College. Dr. Ooi will bring to light the fascinating world of early Buddhist inscriptions discovered in Kedah Tua – one of Southeast Asia’s oldest civilisations.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 April, 30 members of Persatuan Buddhist University Putra Malaysia (PBUPM) held a one-day learning camp at Nalanda Centre. Being in close proximity to UPM, we were glad to host the students once again and to provide a conducive environment for their learning and training.
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Read moreOn Monday 13 April, following the two-day workshop and before Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano’s departure to his next destination, participants gathered once more after the meal offering for a brief Q&A session. It was a valuable opportunity for them to seek clarification and deepen their understanding of the practice.
Read moreToday is the Citta New-moon Uposatha, a meaningful day for observance and spiritual practice. It is a valuable opportunity for lay practitioners to cultivate renunciation by observing the Eight Precepts, simplifying life, and turning inward. Grounded in moral virtue, we let go of desires and ill will through loving-kindness. With body and speech restrained, the mind becomes calm and clear, allowing insight into impermanence and non-self.
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