Nalanda Centre and Pustaka Nalanda (the Library) in Sri Serdang will be closed from Friday, 5 February to Friday, 12 February for the Lunar New Year holidays. The Centre and Library will reopen on Saturday, 13 February at 10.00am. We would like to wish everyone a joyous New Year! May you and your loved ones be well and happy always!
Read moreAmerican youths, Andrew and Benjamin were warmly received by Nalandians as part of our family when they spent two weeks volunteering at Nalanda Centre. During their stay, from 7 to 22 January, both youths participated in Nalanda’s activities such as the One-day Meditation Retreat for young adults, and alms-offering programme.
Read moreOn Sunday 31 January, Sis. Santi Cheang gave a Dhamma sharing which was most pertinent for the festive season. She spoke about the root causes of conflicts and how to avoid them, citing the ‘Samagama Sutta’ of Majjhima Nikaya (Sutta No.104).
Read moreOn Wednesday 13 January, Venerable Mangala, who was visiting Nalanda Centre with Ven. Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana, led the weekly group meditation and Dhamma discussion. Many Dhamma practitioners came to learn from venerable’s experience and knowledge of mindful meditation.
Read moreToday marks the 87th birth anniversary of the late Venerable Professor Dr. Kakkapalliya Anuruddha Nāyaka Thero, a foremost Buddhist and Pāli language scholar. He was born on this day in 1929, in a small village in north-western Sri Lanka. He was ordained a novice monk at a young age, and later received the higher ordination as ‘bhikkhu’ at age 20.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 January, parents of Dhamma School students and devotees who were new to Nalanda Centre attended the second session of Svagatam Induction Programme conducted by Nalanda Centre Director, Sis. Nandini Tan.
Read moreWhile sojourning at Nalanda Centre a fortnight ago, Ven. Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana took the opportunity to visit the Buddhist Māha Vihāra in Brickfields, and the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. Accompanying him were Ven. Mangala, Bro.Tan and a few Nalandian youths.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 January, 180 students of Nalanda Dhamma School and members of Nalanda Youth Centre went on an enjoyable outing at Putrajaya’s Botanical Gardens. The students spent a glorious day in the open learning the meaning of kalyāna-mittatā (spiritual friendship) through healthy outdoor activities.
Read moreNalanda’s inspiring Dhamma Living Camp is back by popular demand! This unique camp is tailored for those who wish to learn and understand what it means to “live in accordance with Dhamma”. Among the highlights of the camp are insightful Dhamma teachings by Bro. Tan, mindful meditation, and relaxation activities.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 January, Sis. Sandy Lim gave a Dhamma sharing on Sāmaggī (concord). Sāmaggī is crucial because when there is harmony and unity in a community, it will grow strong and prosper, and there will be peace and goodwill for all to enjoy.
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