'Pinda' in the Pāli language means “a lump of food, especially of alms”. 'Pāta' refers to “bowl” whereas 'cāra' is “to move about”. Hence 'pindapāta' is “food received in the alms-bowl (of a monk)” whereas 'pindacāra' means “going on alms-round; wandering for alms”.
Read moreOn Saturday, 4 August 2012, a team of Nalandians led by our Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng attended the Ramadhan Muhibah Gathering & Break-Fast with Leaders of various faiths in Bangi. This event was organised by the Islamic Information Services (IIS) Foundation, and sponsored by Jabatan Perpaduan & Integrasi Nasional and Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS).
Read moreAfter 3-weeks sojourning at Nalanda House, Venerable Guttacitta left this morning to return to Bagan Serai. Ven. Guttacitta will be observing the Vassana (Rains Retreat) in Perak, starting on 3 August. Many Nalandians were on hand to bid farewell to the venerable at noon, after the customary request for forgiveness and blessings. We wish Ven. Guttacitta good health and much peace. We would also like to thank all Nalandians and devotees who have kindly and generously provided food, transport and other forms of dāna to the venerable during his sojourn. May your goodness lead you to greater joy and peace. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreWalking meditation with mindful movements and an observing mind The main aim of Buddhist meditation is to purify the mind of unwholesome tendencies. When the roots of greed, hatred and delusion are removed, the mind is freed from suffering.
Read moreFresh from visits to Java and North Sulawesi, the indefatigable Bro.Tan has again embarked on another 5-day Dhammaduta Tour to Terengganu upon the invitation of Gandharama Vihara and the Terengganu Buddhist Association, from 19 to 23 July.
Bro.Tan was accompanied by Bro. Charlie Teng and Bro. Willie Cheah. En route, Bro.Tan visited the Pahang Buddhist Association and Kuantan Buddhist Association. They were warmly received by the local Buddhist leaders and briefed on the activities and development of Buddha-Sasana in Pahang.
Three years ago, the Buddhist community leaders from Manado, North Sulawesi invited Bro.Tan to visit and give Dhamma talks there. Given his busy schedule, it has taken that long to finally fulfill the promise. But in the words of Manado devotees, “it was well worth the long wait”!
Read moreThe greatest of all gains is health, Nibbana is the greatest bliss. The Eightfold Path is the best of paths, For it leads safely to the Deathless. MN 75 : Magandiya Sutta
Read moreOn 6 July, 42 participants on the 5-day Borobudur Study Tour departed for Yogjakarta with Bro. Tan as the tour leader. The highlight of this tour was a visit to the famous Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Participants were amazed at the many candis they visited. Every candi (such as Candi Mendut, Candi Plaosan, and Candi Sewu) has a rich history; and all of them were beautifully constructed. One could marvel at how people of the past had such strong faith in the Buddha-Dhamma which inspired them to build those majestic structures.
Read moreA core teaching of the Buddha is that "We are what we think." Happiness and sorrow are our own responsibility. We are not helpless victims of unchangeable negative emotions. If we train our mind properly, happiness will be the result.
Read moreAs Buddhists, we strive to attain balance and happiness in our lives. Being well is ensuring our physical, mental and spiritual health. The devotees who attended the Service Sunday yesterday were allocated into six groups, each to discuss about one of the Six Well-beings (namely Physical, Mental, Family, Economic, Interpersonal and Spiritual). Then, a representative from each group presented on the key points.
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