On Monday 22 August, Nalanda Centre welcomed a visit by Venerable Bhikshuni Tian Yuan (天愿法师) and three devotees from Chze Earn Temple (慈恩寺) in Temerloh, Pahang. The venerable and devotees made that special trip to learn more about Nalanda’s education philosophy and approach.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia offers our deepest condolence to the royal family and people of Thailand over the demise of His Majesty Rama IX, the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Read moreNalanda Centre is delighted to host the launching of Dr. Phang Cheng Kar’s latest book, “NOW: Who wants to learn MINDFUL-Gym? 12 Mindful Tools for Stress Reduction & Wellness”, followed by his talk. Everyone is invited to attend this joyful occasion on Sunday.
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On Saturday 17 September, two venerable monks were invited to go on alms-round at Jalan Besar market in Seri Kembangan. The monthly alms-round is a keenly awaited event by market-goers and stall operators alike, as it enables otherwise busy people to offer food to Sangha members.
Read moreToday is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is defined as “the absence of mental disorders”, which allows a person to function normally and resiliently in routine responsibilities in life. Examples of mental sickness include prolonged stress, sadness, anger, disturbing obsessive or compulsive behaviour, neurosis, and psychosis.
Read moreResearchers say humans have reached limit of lifespan
In a report published in the journal ‘Nature’ and reproduced by CNN, researchers suggest that humans are reaching the natural biological limit of our lifespan, and cannot expect to live beyond a certain age.
Read moreThe powerful Hurricane ‘Matthew’ struck islands in the Caribbean Sea earlier this week, leaving a string of destruction across Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas. In Haiti alone, more than 300 people have died from the storm and floods.
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21 August was another eventful Sunday at Nalanda Centre with several programmes taking place simultaneously. At the morning service, Nalanda Institute Director Achariya Tan Siang Chye gave a talk on the importance of having gratitude towards our elders and teachers.
Read moreThe youngest sister of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, Madam K. H. Gamage from Colombo, visited Nalanda Centre recently in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the late venerable’s passing. It was Mdm. Gamage’s first visit to Nalanda, and she was accompanied by daughter Dayani Hemadasa, and grandson Dhaninda L. A. Hemadasa.
Read moreOn Sunday, Bro. Tan addressed the issue of false Buddhist teachings that are prevalent in a large portion of the community. Some preachers are using Buddhist concepts such as ‘kamma’ and ‘rebirth’ to dupe gullible devotees into parting with their money and sponsoring unnecessary and ineffectual rituals. The performance of such rituals is not in accordance to the letter and spirit of Buddhism.
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