As one of the most revered Buddhist teachers in modern times, the late Ajahn Chah inspired thousands of Thai and foreign bhikkhus to practise according to the ‘forest monk’ tradition. Presently, his many disciples continue to widen the interests of the world in meditation and in living a simple way of life.
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On Sunday 15 June, 44 members of Persatuan Buddhist Hilir Perak (PBHP) from Teluk Intan led by their President Sis. Ooi Choon Peng visited Nalanda on a day trip to Selangor. They were warmly received by Nalanda President Bro. Lee Kong Foo and Nalandian officers.
Read moreIt has been 100 days since the disappearance of MH370 on 8 March 2014; and it appears we are no closer to solving this mystery today. Understandably, without concrete evidence and answers to the tragedy, there is perhaps a large void in the hearts of the victims’ families, and still no closure for many loved ones of the 239 people on board.
Read moreOn Thursday 12 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the ‘Jettha’ month Full-moon Uposatha Day Service. The day marked exactly one month after the Buddha’s enlightenment. According to tradition, the Buddha spent that period pondering upon the many facets and details of Dhamma, and enjoying the bliss of ‘Nibbāna’.
Read moreIt has been a month since work started on the Nalanda Centre Expansion Project. We are happy to report that renovation is progressing smoothly and steadily. Demolition work is 100% finished, and our spirited workers are now casting the subterranean water tank and higher-level floor slabs. Once completed, the expanded Nalanda Centre will be able to cater to 8,400 users a month comprising adult practitioners, students coming for Dhamma Studies, undergraduates, youths, and children.
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Football (or ‘soccer’) is often called the ‘beautiful game’. Just behold the top-notch players strutting on the field, displaying their dandy footwork and handling skills in front of thousands of amazed spectators in the stadium (and millions more enthusiastically watching on screen), and you will understand why it is a ‘beautiful’ game with the most universal appeal of any sports.
Read moreOn Wednesday 11 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang to participate in the third meditation session of the Gimhāna Retreat. After the group sitting, Bro. Tan gave a profound Dhamma teaching on the cultivation of a ‘good mind’. Wisdom, the foundation of a ‘good mind’, can only be gained and retained through consistent cultivation based on Right Understanding. ‘Pāyoga-sampatti’ (Right Effort and diligence) is the most critical factor in gaining wisdom and to progress spiritually.
Read moreStudents at Nalanda Dharma School are making full use of their current school holidays to learn Dhamma and to serve the community. After coming back from a teenagers’ learning camp in Johor Bahru a week ago, many of them left again on 10 June to help organise another camp in Kelantan from 12 to 14 June.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day for the month of Jettha – an important period in Buddhist history because after His Enlightenment, the Buddha spent this whole month pondering upon deep Dhamma. We welcome everyone to join us at Nalanda Centre tonight for an evening of meditation, pūja, chanting, and Dhamma teaching by Bro Tan. Come experience the joy of learning and practising in the company of like-minded spiritual friends. All are welcome!
Read moreSpecial invitation to Nalanda members and volunteer-officers! We are happy to offer the opportunity for Nalandians to join Bro. Tan on a 4-day Dhammaduta and Study Tour to Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, from 17 to 20 July. Travelling by tour bus, we shall be stopping en route at towns where Bro. Tan will be giving talks.
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