On Monday 2 February, Venerables Ayya Vijayani and Ayya Dhammadinna visited Nalanda Centre with a group of venerable nuns and samaneri for a familiarization tour. The visiting venerable nuns were warmly received by Nalandian officers. Sis. Nandini brought the venerables on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 February, Nalanda members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branch returned to their ‘spiritual home’, Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang for yet another family reunion. The Members’ Day gathering was an important occasion to catch up with our friends and to encourage one another in our spiritual learning and cultivation.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 February, devotees gathered for the weekly Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. The session was conducted by the Director of Nalanda Dharma School, Sis. Sunanda.
Read moreOn Saturday 31 January, Nalandians and devotees returned to spruce up the greenery around Nalanda House and the planters’ boxes in light of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. They started in the morning at 8am and worked tirelessly right up till evening. It was indeed inspiring to see this “army of gardeners” offering their selfless services for the better of the environment. Sadhu!
Read moreOn Sunday 25 January, Bro. Ānanda Fong gave an informative Dhamma talk on “The Buddhist Way of Life” at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. He elaborated on The Noble Eightfold Path, and quoted the Uposatha Sutta (Aṅguttara Nikāya 8.41) for further reference.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 January, it was heart-warming to hear from Sis. Bee Poh, who shared with us that she is happy to learn Dhamma with her three daughters at Nalanda. Two daughters are with Nalanda Youth Centre and one is in Nalanda Dharma School.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 January, Nalandians came together at Nalanda Centre in their white top and sarung in conjunction with ‘Samaggi’ Day which falls on the last Sunday of every month. ‘Samaggi’ means unity and concord.
Read moreFrom 24 – 25 January, a team of 7 facilitators from Johor Bahru arrived at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang for a follow-up facilitators’ training programme. They were warmly welcomed and hosted by Nalanda Dharma School Director, Sis. Sunanda and the facilitators.
Read moreNalanda Education Team ( N.E.T.) members had their first monthly meeting in 2015 on 22 January at Nalanda Centre. The meeting was chaired by N.E.T. Chairman Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, and attended by all Directors and Heads of Department from Nalanda Institute, Dharma School, Free School, Pustaka Nalanda, and Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Sunday 18 January, Bro. Tan Siang Chye gave an interesting talk on “The Effects of Sila”at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The three basic training that will guide us on our spiritual path are Sila (Morality), Samadhi (Concentration) and Pañña (Wisdom). The practices of Sila focus on right speech, right action and right livelihood of the Noble Eightfold Path.
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