Than Hsiang Foundation Malaysia is organising a seminar on Saturday 19 August themed, ‘Face to Face & Heart to Heart’, featuring Venerable Wei Wu, the abbot of Than Hsiang Temple. The dialogue will be moderated by former Director of Nalanda Institute Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, and Buddhist stalwart Bro. Benny Liow.
Read moreNalandian officers and members from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani branches participated in the Inaugural Inter-branch Conference from 26 to 28 May at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. The conference brought members together to share their joys, learning experiences, and challenges in operating a Nalanda branch.
Read more2014 was the worst year in the history of Malaysian aviation, when two Boeing 777 airliners belonging to Malaysia Airlines were lost – MH370 vanished mysteriously over the Indian Ocean on 8 March 2014; and MH17 was struck by a missile over Ukraine on 17 July 2014. The two incidents resulted in a combined loss of 537 lives.
Read moreOn 1 July, Āyasmā Aggacitta gave the keynote presentation at WACANA 2017 Buddhist Conference, where he outlined the importance of distinguishing the ‘essential teachings’ of the Buddha from later cultural accretions. The text of his presentation is available here for our study and reflection. We would like to thank Venerable Aggacitta for giving us permission to publish the keynote presentation.
Read moreOn 14 May, Nalandians celebrated Mother’s and Teacher’s Day in a most meaningful way – by learning the Dhamma on the importance of spiritual practice and the development of gratitude. In his talk, Bro. Tan urged parents to lead their children to reduce sensual desires, and to guide them to develop inner strength to face worldly conditions.
Read moreCalling all Buddhist Youths! Join us for an illuminating journey of self-discovery at the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults where we explore the timeless beauty of insightful Dhamma, accompanied by 200 other like-minded friends.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 May, Nalandians gathered with much enthusiasm for the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at Seri Kembangan morning market. The regular alms-round allows lay people to learn how to perform the offering of almsfood properly, as well as why it is important to support the Buddhist monastic order.
Read moreNalanda Family Fun Fair 2017 aims to raise funds for a new Dhamma learning facility – the K. Sri Dhammananda Centre in Sri Serdang. Once completed, the facility will provide opportunities for more children and teenagers to attend Dhamma classes.
Read moreJust a week ago on 1 July, Nalanda Institute and the Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia jointly organised the successful and truly inspiring WACANA 2017. More than 600 people participated in this largest Buddhist Conference in Malaysia this year, which was themed “The Buddha-Word: Discovering the Essential”.
Read moreAccording to Theravāda tradition, fully-ordained monks and nuns (bhikkhus and bhikkhunis) are required to observe ‘Vassana’ or ‘Rains Retreat’ for a 3-month period, beginning the day after the full-moon of Asalha month, which is today.
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