On Sunday 20 September, Bro. Ananda Fong gave a talk on “Rebirth”. He related a few Buddhist accounts of rebirth, besides showing scientific research on the subject by Dr. Ian Stevenson and Dr. Brian Weiss. In ‘Majjhima Nikāya’ No. 41 the ‘Saleyyaka Sutta’, the Buddha elaborated on why some beings after death reappear in happy or unhappy destinations. It is through righteous conduct in accordance with the Dhamma that beings are born in fortunate realms.
Read moreThis year’s Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Sunday, 27 September. It is traditionally a day for family reunion and the celebration of harmony and togetherness. On this festive occasion, we wish you and your loved ones much joy, harmony and peace. May you be well and happy always. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐！
Read moreOn Wednesday 16 September, Venerable Bhikkhuni Anulā, Bhikkhuni Medhā and Bhikkhuni Sumangalā visited Nalanda Centre accompanied by Sis. Tan Yee Yong. The Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, and Director of Dhamma School Sis. Sunanda, warmly welcomed the venerable nuns. Sis. Nandini brought the venerables on a brief tour of Nalanda Centre and Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Wednesday 16 September, Nalanda President Sis. Evelyn Chow, Deputy President Bro. Charlie, Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, Youth Leader Bro. Disheng and Officer Sis. Chooi were invited to witness the inauguration ceremony of the new Serdang Buddhist Association building.
Read moreOn 13 September, Professor Datuk Seri Dr. Victor Wee, an eloquent and proficient speaker, gave a Dhamma talk on ‘Sammā Sankappa’ (Right Thought) during Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn Wednesday 9 September, Nalanda was honoured with Ayya Susīla’s presence to lead us in the weekly group meditation and Dhamma discussion. Many Dhamma practitioners eagerly turned up to learn from Ayya’s vast experience and knowledge in the field.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, many devotees were delighted with the Dhamma sharing by Datuk Charlie Chia, who shared his experiences as a youth learning Dhamma from the late Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.
Read moreOn this ‘Malaysia Day’, we wish all fellow citizens at home and abroad a reflective and joyful celebration of nationhood. Let us live with compatible minds and harmonious hearts to continue our common journey as Malaysians.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre welcomed the visit by venerable Ayya Susīla, the Founder of Appamāda Viharī Meditation Centre in Penang. Ayya who was on a short trip to Kuala Lumpur specially made time to visit the recently-completed Nalanda annex building, accompanied by some of her devotees.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre was ‘buzzing’ with various programmes and activities from Level 1 to Level 4, besides the usual Junior Dhamma Class at Nalanda House, and Service Sunday for young adults at Nalanda Youth Centre.
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