Two Sundays ago, 2,000 participants and volunteers took part in Nalanda’s e-Run 2017 – “Run for Community Education”. The memories of that successful event still linger, and we are grateful for the wonderful support received from the public.
Read moreAs the 14-day count down (or “calm down”) to ‘Vesakha’ Full-moon begins, members and devotees are priming Nalanda Centre to welcome the most important date in the Buddhist calendar. In the past few weekends, many Nalandians have been cleaning and decorating the Centre for ‘Buddha Day’ (‘Vesakha’ Full-moon) celebrations, which will be held over four days from 7 May to 10 May.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society is planning to print three Dhamma booklets authored by the late Ajahn Buddhadāsa (1906-1993) – a revered teacher in the Thai forest tradition. He was a famous meditation teacher and thinker who attracted many local and Western disciples to his monastery – Suan Mokkh in Chaiya, Southern Thailand – to learn and practise Dhamma.
Read moreToday is the beginning (New-moon day) of ‘Vesakha’ – the month commemorating Buddha’s Enlightenment 2,606 years ago. We invite everyone to join us at Nalanda Centre for chanting, meditation and Dhamma talk this evening starting at 8.00pm.
Read moreReport by Megan.
On the Full-moon Uposatha of 12 March, Nalandians and devotees dedicated the whole day to cultivating their minds at Nalanda Centre. The day was designated a ‘Dhamma-Sarana Day’; the programme included the observance of Eight-Precepts, Dhamma teachings by venerable monks, and meditation sessions.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society members celebrate the official installation of His Majesty Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang DiPertuan Agong of Malaysia, today.
Read moreThe successful staging of Nalanda e-Run 2017 on Sunday, 16 April was the culmination of many factors – chief of which was the strong public support towards Nalanda for providing holistic community education. We are grateful to all sponsors, runners, and volunteers from near or far who motivated us with your enthusiastic participation.
Read moreSunday 12 March was ‘Dhamma-Sarana Day’ at Nalanda Centre, a day dedicated to learning, practising and contemplating the Dhamma. Ajahn Tiradhammo, a disciple of the late Ajahn Chah, was specially invited to give an evening Dhamma talk for the occasion.
Read moreNalanda e-Run 2017 Organising Committee will be hosting an appreciation ceremony for volunteers on Sunday 23 April, beginning 11.45am. We cordially invite e-Run volunteers to join us at Level 3 of Nalanda Centre this Sunday for the programme. Thank you all for the wonderful effort and contribution towards the success of this event. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Read moreOver the weekend on 11 and 12 March, Nalanda Centre was honoured to host 12 members of Buddhist Fellowship (BF) Singapore, and Bliss & Wisdom Society; the group was led by Bro. Jerry Ong of BF. Our friends were warmly welcomed by Nalanda officers upon arrival on Saturday, and were brought on a building tour by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan personally.
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