On Saturday 31 October, Bro. Tan conducted a Dhamma Learning retreat at Gurun Buddhist Association, organised by the Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch. In the one-day retreat attended by 72 participants, Bro. Tan gave insightful teachings about Citta (the mind) and Dhamma (the Way). Bro.Tan said that when we understand Citta, we will understand how we operate as human beings. Then, knowing the Dhamma will prevent us from doing wrong and motivate us to do what is right.
Read moreOn 7 November, facilitators from Nalanda Dhamma School (NDS) gathered at Mangala Lodge, Kampar, to enjoy a well-deserved four-day break from their daily routine, away from the bustle of city life. The annual retreat was fun yet educational, and a time to review the School’s progress as well as chart its course for next year. Facilitators from Kelantan, who were members of the Dhammarakkhitta group, also joined their Nalanda counterparts at the retreat.
Read moreOn Wednesday 4 November, Nalandians were honoured to welcome Venerable Aggacitta Māha Thero on his visit to Nalanda Centre. Ayasma Aggacitta is a highly-regarded Dhamma teacher and the Abbot of Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary (SBS) in Taiping, Perak.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 November, Venerable Ayya Susīlā gave a Dhamma talk on ‘Mindfulness and daily meditation practice’. The topic is a popular request, even among devotees overseas. Ayya Susīlā gave the definition of mindfulness, sati, as “keeping the mind in the present moment. When we keep our minds in the present moment, our minds are clear”.
Read moreToday, we launched a new Facebook page for ‘Wisdom Park’ to facilitate the communication of news about its progress and proposed development. We invite you to visit and ‘Like’ the page at this site: https://www.facebook.com/wisdompark.malaysia/ Thank you for the kind support!
Read more‘Deepavali’ (or ‘Diwali’ ) celebrates the symbolic triumph of goodness over evil; and the victory of knowledge over ignorance. Just as light dispels darkness, even so, wisdom dispels foolishness. On this festive occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Hindu friends a “Joyous Deepavali” filled with amity, harmony, and peace! Enjoy a wonderful celebration with family and friends, and discover a ‘world of brightness and light’ in others, and within ourselves.
Read moreSaturday 31 October was Group Assignment Presentation Day for participants of BPS 303 – Buddhist Studies course. It was the ‘grand finale’ to a 10-session course which began on 4 July. The participants were divided into 11 groups and they had two options to choose from. The first option was to conduct a survey to find out how much Buddhists themselves understood Buddhism, and the second was to take part in an activity which reflected the ‘Ten Wholesome Deeds’.
Read moreOn Saturday 31 October, Nalanda Dhamma School held its first forum for parents at Nalanda Centre to address the challenges being faced by mums and dads today. Guest speaker Bro. Aggaphala Yap talked about the importance of ‘Positive Parenting’ and how it could be practised.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 November, 50 students aged between 13 and 17 years old sat for the annual Nalanda Dhamma School examination. They were tested on their basic knowledge of Buddhist scriptures, including ‘Dhammapada’ verses in Pāli Language, and devotional chanting, following 10 intensive study sessions which started in September.
Read moreOn Saturday 17 October, Nalandian youths organised a lunch dāna for two venerable monks from Sentul Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple who had been invited to go on Nalanda’s monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ (alms-round) in Seri Kembangan. Although this was the first time the youths were taking on the responsibility, they were eager to put into practice what they had learned in the Youth Centre.
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