We joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join us this Sunday 9 February for the annual “Tea-Offering Ceremony” and Gratitude Day, in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. This endearing tradition is hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School to express our appreciation to our parents, teachers and elders for their support and care.
Read moreNalanda Office Staff have returned to Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang after a week-long Lunar New Year break. They started the day making offerings, taking refuge in the Three Jewels, observing the Five Precepts, and reciting verses of blessings.
Read moreSaturday, 18 January marked the first ‘Meet the Author’ session for 2025 hosted by Pustaka Nalanda. Members and devotees had an opportunity to learn from Achariya S. Vijaya, who brought us into his thought journey behind the book he authored ‘A Buddhist Reflects on Ending Pain, Feeling Joy.’
Read morePractising contentment and moderation during Chinese New Year can be challenging because celebrations are full of indulgent feasting, social gatherings, and a culture of abundance. True en-‘JOY’-ment however comes from appreciating the essence of Chinese New Year rather than overindulgence. Here’s 5 practical ways we can practise contentment and moderation this Chinese New Year.
Read moreChinese New Year is steeped in culture, celebration and meaningful traditions. In Kelantan, one cherished custom unites the Buddhist community - visiting temples for Sanghika-dāna on the first day of Chinese New Year. This act of giving is a profound expression of respect and gratitude to the monastics, carrying deep spiritual and cultural significance.
Read moreOur parents, grandparents and relatives have over the decades cared for us, from ensuring that we have our basic needs fulfilled to providing guidance and care for us to grow and become valued members of society. They are indeed a blessing in our life, having been our biggest supporters as we go through good and challenging times.
Read moreNalanda wishes you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed Lunar New Year, on this New-moon day of the month Māgha. These holidays are a wonderful opportunity to connect meaningfully with our family and friends so that every moment is one to cherish.
Read moreThis holiday period gives the potential for peace to blossom at home and within our community. By beginning each day with a meditation sitting to clear the mind, we can extend kind speech, action and thoughts mindfully throughout the day to create an environment of love and harmony.
Read moreNalandaTV humbly presents you a home-grown production for this Lunar New Year – ‘Bring Home Something of Value’. Ah Mei returns home with well-wishes and gifts galore for her family, and yet something is amiss.
Read moreWhat is the most valuable gift we can bring home this Lunar New Year? NalandaTV presents you a short film “Bring Home Something of Value”, releasing tomorrow 27 January 2025 at 8pm.
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