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24 August 2012

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“A Constitution for Living”

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Book title	:	A Constitution for Living : Buddhist Principles for a Fruitful and Harmonious Life
Author	:	Ven. P. A. Payutto
Publisher	:	Inward Path, Penang
Topic	:	Concepts, Teachings and Practice

20 August 2012

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Good Preparation leads to Good Results!

11 August 2012

‘Get Ready!’ Examination Preparation Seminars

With examinations just around the corner, it is only natural for students to feel tension and worry building up. Stress in the right amount can motivate students to start getting serious with their studies, but excessive stress can hinder learning and sap their energy. Knowing this and the importance of mental wellbeing, Nalanda Free School conducted two workshops on 11 August for UPSR and PMR students.

19 August 2012

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Nalandians attend VBG’s facility launching

Bro. Charlie Teng (of Nalanda Management Committee) led a team of 10 Nalandians to represent the Society at the function to show our fervent support towards the development of Buddha-Sasana and local monastic facilities. The ceremony saw a turnout of 1,000 devotees, mostly coming by the busloads from Perak, Penang, Kedah, Perlis, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor; while others came from as far as Johor, the East Coast and even East Malaysia.

17 August 2012

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“Dhamma Everywhere”

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Book title	:	Dhamma Everywhere : Welcoming each moment with Awareness + Wisdom
Author	:	Venerable Ashin Tejaniya
Publisher	:	Auspicious Affinity
Topic	:	Concepts, Teachings and Practice

12 August 2012

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Power of the Mind

'Natthi santi param sukham' - there is no greater happiness than peace. Following instructions from Ayya Susila, the participants meditated with joyful tranquility in the hall.

11 August 2012

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Wholesome Giving during Pindacāra (Alms-round)

'Pinda' in the Pāli language means “a lump of food, especially of alms”. 'Pāta' refers to “bowl” whereas 'cāra' is “to move about”. Hence 'pindapāta' is “food received in the alms-bowl (of a monk)” whereas 'pindacāra' means “going on alms-round; wandering for alms”.

10 August 2012

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“One Life Five Precepts”

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Book title	:	One Life Five Precepts : Buddhist Ethics for Modern Living
Author	:	Venerable Faxun
ISBN	:	9789810899905
Topic	:	Concepts, Teachings and Practice

Introduction

In this book, you will find a clear explanation of each precept and the benefits of living in accordance with it. Use your mind of wisdom and compassion to contemplate your actions so that instead of living with the motivation “I want what I want when I want it, and it doesn’t matter what I do to get it,” you live with the intention “My life depends on the kind efforts of others. Therefore I want to reciprocate their kindness by not harming them. Furthermore, because I care about myself, I want to put the seeds of positive karma, not destructive karma, in my mindstream.” Then experience the joy that comes from living an ethical life…

9 August 2012

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Interfaith

Building Harmony through Interfaith

On Saturday, 4 August 2012, a team of Nalandians led by our Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng attended the Ramadhan Muhibah Gathering & Break-Fast with Leaders of various faiths in Bangi. This event was organised by the Islamic Information Services (IIS) Foundation, and sponsored by Jabatan Perpaduan & Integrasi Nasional and Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS).

5 August 2012

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NEW Children Dharma Class at NEO @ Happy Garden

5 August marked the start of Children’s Dhamma Class at NEO Centre, Happy Garden. The class is aimed at giving children a good grounding in knowledge, skills, values and culture. The four Nalanda Dharma School facilitators sent to teach at NEO Centre are highly motivated. Lessons are activity-based to make them interesting and lively for the children. The children’s class is held every Sunday, from 2 – 4pm. The annual enrolment is limited to a small number of students so as to enable facilitators to maintain personal rapport with their charges. Parents who are interested to enrol children (age 10 – 12) at Nalanda may contact the School Director, Sis. Sunanda Ong at 03-8938-1501. Enrolment for next year (2013) will begin on 15 October 2012.

3 August 2012

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“Cittaviveka”

Synopsis Cittaviveka, which in Pāli means “the Mind of Non-Attachment”, is a work by Ajahn Sumedho based on his reflections of teaching Dhamma in the West. The book is divided into two parts - the first part speaks about living our lives skilfully through letting go, listening to one’s mind and understanding the five hindrances. The second part talks about the functions of the monastery to the people and society. The learning from a monastery guides people to be free from attachments, which is the source of much suffering in the world.