On 15 and 19 June, a workshop themed “The Young Buddhist Monk and His Role in the New Millennium” was held for Sri Lankan missionary monks based in Malaysia. The two-day, multiple-session workshop was held at the Brickfields Buddhist Maha Vihara and the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 June, Nalandians and devotees participated in the third ‘Gimhāna Retreat’ Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre. After pūja, chanting and meditation, Sis. Nandini Tan gave a wonderful sharing on family well-being.
Read moreOn Saturday 21 June, the Buddhist Community Alliance* (BCA) organized a “People Engagement Workshop” – the third in a series of such workshops for Buddhist community leaders. The workshop was held at Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society (KMBS) in Bandar Kinrara, Puchong. Its objective was to establish a protocol and system of “People Engagement” for gradual adoption. A handbook on “People Engagement” will be published as a guide for implementing it in the respective participating organisations.
Read moreTomorrow marks the 40th day since the Nalanda Centre Expansion Project officially began. We are very thankful that work is progressing smoothly and steadily. Currently, 10.5% of the scheduled work is already completed. We look forward to your support and contributions as the Centre will eventually be used by the entire community. Let us work together in building it for the welfare of many! Thank you and mettā.
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On Sunday 8 June, Nalanda Centre was again filled with devotees eager to learn Dhamma. The morning Service began with pūja, chanting and meditation. After which, the congregation was delightfully surprised by the unexpected presence of Bro. Tan, who shared words of wisdom about ‘happiness’.
Read moreReport and photographs by Gan Jia Cheng.
On Friday 13 June, a group of 7 teachers and 23 primary school students from Nalanda Free School (NFS) visited the Lady Bird Organic Farm in Semenyih. The aim of this trip was to provide students with an enriching outdoor learning experience and to strengthen the fellowship between teachers and students. The students were especially selected for the trip as a reward for their perfect attendance at Nalanda Free School since January!
Read moreCalling all Nalanda members from the central zone! Nalanda Members’ Day will be held this Sunday 22 June, from 2pm to 5pm, at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.
Read moreAfter the successful completion of the 10-session ‘Certificate in Buddhist Studies’ in 2013, Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies is now offering the much anticipated 5-month ‘Higher Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies’, beginning 5 July 2014.
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On Monday 2 June, devotees had an inspiring evening listening to Ayya Santinī’s Dhamma talk during her three-day visit to Nalanda. Ayya used the ongoing renovations at Nalanda Centre as an analogy for one’s spiritual journey. The space (in our hearts) which was previously occupied for material gains is presently demolished, making room for spiritual activities in the future.
Read moreAs 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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