The Nalanda Education Team (N.E.T.) gathered tonight for its first monthly meeting of 2017. N.E.T. Chairman Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama led the discussions on Dhamma-learning programmes planned for the year, including the upcoming WACANA Buddhist Conference scheduled on 1 July.
Read moreWe would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Tan Sri Adenan Satem and to the people of Sarawak, on the sudden passing of their Chief Minister. Tan Sri Adenan died of heart attack in Kuching this afternoon; he was 73. May he rest in Peace.
Read moreNalanda founder Bro. Tan officially resumed his work this morning at Nalanda Centre after being away for a month on pilgrimage and retreat. His first formal activity today was a meeting with Achariya S. Vijaya, Chairman of Nalanda Education Team, to discuss upcoming courses and programmes. This will be followed by meetings with the Society’s leadership, management, and members. We warmly welcome Bro. Tan back to Sri Serdang.
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On Sunday 13 November, Sis. Buddhinī Tan was invited to give a Dhamma sharing about the meaning behind the offering of robes and requisites. She first explained that devotees make offerings as an expression of strong faith and gratitude to the Three Jewels, thinking of the Buddha as their exemplary teacher, the Dhamma as their guiding principle, and the Sangha as advisors for spiritual cultivation.
Read moreAfter the weekly meditation session on Wednesday 9 November, Bro. Tan gave a Dhamma teaching addressing the unexpected and somewhat ‘shocking’ results of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections. Bro. Tan said that ‘failure’ is one thing, but ‘defeat’ is another. The truth of the matter is that ‘failure’ and ‘success’ are just part of a process that we can learn from.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 November, Director of Nalanda Institute Achariya Tan Siang Chye gave a talk on the Buddhist view on ‘Science and Faith’. He first addressed the dichotomy between those who ‘understand the world through science’, and those who ‘understand’ it through religion. Many followers of theistic religions tend to merely believe in what their religious books say. On the other hand, with so-called empiricism, many people observe something ‘scientifically’ and choose to accept that as the truth.
Read moreOn 19 October 2016, Nalanda Centre was honoured to welcome Venerable Ayya Santinī, the Abbess of Vihāra Sanghamittā from Indonesia, for a three-day visit. During Ayya’s short stay, devotees had the opportunity to offer her breakfast and lunch dāna.
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After the full-moon Uposatha Pūja and meditation on Saturday 15 October, devotees were delighted to listen to a Dhamma sharing by Sis. Sunandā. She spoke about the chronicles of Queen Mallikā, one of the great lay women disciples of the Buddha.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes everyone a joyful welcoming of 2017! May your days ahead be fulfilling and peaceful. May all beings be well and happy!
Read moreOn Sunday 4 December, Nalanda members gathered in celebratory spirits for the final Members’ Day of 2016. Founder Bro. Tan graced the big family gathering, commenting that 2016 has indeed been an amazing and successful year for Nalanda. This success is also found in the intangible spiritual advancement of individual Nalandians.
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