On Saturday 2 November, the Buddhist community came together to offer alms to venerable nuns during the monthly Pindacāra programme organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch. A familiar practice for many at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets, market goers and stall operators offered their requisites generously to the nuns.
Read moreJoin us at Nalanda Centre this Sunday 10 November for the Sunday Morning Service to learn with Ven. Dr. Gangodawila Chandima on “Practicing Patience” as part of the series on Peace begins with Me. The service will start at 9am with meditation and chanting. After the Dhamma talk, join us to make the offering of lunch dāna to Ven. Dr. Chandima. You may bring cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer. All are welcome.
Read moreFrom 31 October to 2 November, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators from Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru schools gathered at Wisdom Park for a rejuvenating retreat. Centred around the theme of “Mindful and Purposeful Living,” this annual retreat offered facilitators an opportunity to deepen their Dhamma practice and strengthen their skills as compassionate and competent educators.
Read moreNalanda warmly invites you to join the upcoming Dhamma-Living Camp for Families in Johor! This camp will be held from 21 to 23 December 2024 at Dhamma Light Meditation Center, Pontian, Johor. The camp offers parents and children a unique opportunity to deepen family bonds, connect with nature, and explore how the Buddha’s Teachings can enhance family well-being. Highlights include engaging learning sessions and enjoyable family-bonding activities, making this a meaningful experience for all.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 October, Nalanda members from Serdang and KL branch congregated for Members’ Day at Nalanda Centre. President, Sis. Buddhinī Tan shared Society’s direction and pertinent updates and also led members to commemorate the late Bro Khaw Keng Hooi, the Society’s eldest member, by recollecting his valuable advice to continue building capacity and resources to bring Dhamma to the wider community. Bro Khaw’s well-lived life – that of a good Dhamma practitioner and kalyana mitta – is exemplary to all members.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 October, Nalanda Teenage Dhamma School facilitators and students extended their service in a hands-on recycling project focused on environmental responsibility and sustainability at the Taman Permainan & Rekreasi Tasik, Sri Serdang. This initiative is part of the 'Karuna Project', whereby after a year of learning in Dhamma School, students put the knowledge, skills, values and culture they learned into action. This wholesome activity to clean public spaces and collect recyclable items helped students to understand more about service, civic duty and handling of recyclable materials.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join us in observing ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. On ‘Sangha Day’, we can make offerings to meet the needs of the Sangha and with these meritorious actions, dedicate them to our loved ones and the dearly departed.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia will be hosting a Convocation Ceremony for the graduates of BPS307 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies next Saturday, 9 November from 3pm to 5pm. The Convocation is in appreciation of Dhamma teachers, benefactors, supporters, officers and volunteers’ dedication. It is also an occasion to celebrate participants’ hard work and achievements in this course.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 October, Pustaka Nalanda hosted a ‘Meet the Author’ session for avid learners to learn with the author of ‘A Buddhist Reflects on Spirituality’, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama.
Read moreToday 31 October is ‘Diwali’, more commonly called ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia. This festival of lights celebrates the symbolic victory of goodness over evil; and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance.
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