Nalanda

15 June 2022

Gimhāna sharing – Harmony gives rise to happiness

On Sunday 5 June, Bro. Tan Siang Chye delivered a Dhamma sharing on this year’s ‘Gimhāna Period’ theme – ‘Living in Harmony’.  He shared that when we have harmony within, we are free from internal conflict and are confident in our life purpose.  This in itself leads to us having a peaceful and happy nature which positively impacts those around us.

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13 June 2022

Meditation Retreat with Ven. Gavesi

From 2 to 6 June, 37 participants gathered at Wisdom Park for a 5-day Meditation Retreat for beginner meditators, led by Venerable Gavesi.  As physical retreats have become a rare occasion in the past 2 years due to pandemic lockdowns and social distancing, the yogis were grateful for the opportunity to learn, in person, from Ven. Gavesi who was trained in Samatha and Vipassana techniques under several teachers, including the late Sayadaw U Pandita, the late Sayadaw Nyanapurnik, and Ven. Sujiva.

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8 June 2022

1st Gimhāna Service – Develop urgency to practise

On Sunday 29 May, Nalanda members and volunteers entered into the Gimhāna Period as they gathered for its first Sunday Morning Service.  After the morning meditation, offerings and chanting, an appreciation session for Buddha Day volunteers was held, where everyone rejoiced in the selfless efforts of all who contributed to the joyous celebrations held the week before.  Thereafter, Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy delivered a talk on the purpose of this 7-week Gimhāna ‘retreat’, that of reflecting on Dhamma and strengthening our spiritual practice which develops into wholesome life-long habits.

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7 June 2022

Official Birthday of His Majesty the King

Nalanda Buddhist Society offers our felicitations to Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday this 6 June 2022. Let us wish His Majesty the blessings of good health, happiness and peace, always. Dirgahayu Tuanku!

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5 June 2022

World Environment Day

Today is World Environment Day, a time for us to heed the call to elevate our efforts in sustainable living.  When we over-utilise precious resources, we harm not just the environment but all living things that depend on it to survive.  To uphold the spirit of harmlessness, we must go out of our way to change our habits and give up unnecessary inconveniences.

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4 June 2022

A wonderful Wesak observance

Have a glimpse of the wonderful Wesak observance we had at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang from 8 – 15 May 2022.  This NalandaTV production hopes to share with everyone some of the uplifting moments we had during the auspicious occasion.

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2 June 2022

Hosting Ven. Jutipañño Mahāthero’s maiden visit to Nalanda

On Sunday 22 May, we were honoured to host Ven. Jutipañño, accompanied by Ven Gambhiro, and Ven. Koh at Nalanda Centre. We express our deepest appreciation to Venerables for affording us the opportunity to learn the sublime Dhamma and support the Sangha.

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2 June 2022

Five Daily Spiritual Practices this Gimhāna

In the annual Gimhāna Period, Nalanda members and volunteers are encouraged to maintain the momentum of our spiritual practice during Buddha Day by deepening our understanding and cultivation of Dhamma. In this way, we continue to transform ourselves towards a peaceful mind, and develop harmony in living with others.

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2 June 2022

Gimhāna Period Begins

Nalanda observes the ‘Gimhāna Period’ annually by committing to a period of relatively intensive Dhamma learning and practice.  This year’s retreat carry the theme “Living in Harmony”. Join us in observing this spiritual period together as a community.

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2 June 2022

BPS 104 – Buddhist Course in Mandarin 初级佛学课程

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering a basic Buddhist Studies course in Mandarin commencing on 25 June. Nalanda 佛学院将于 2022 年 6 月至 8 月份,主办 “初级中文佛学” 课程。

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