From 16 July to 17 September, 28 new Buddhists and parents of new Dhamma School students have been learning fundamental Buddhist teachings, aspects of Buddhist culture and etiquette to start their Dhamma learning journey in the ‘Svagatam Inspiring Programme'.
Read moreToday is the 10th anniversary of the passing of eminent Tipitaka and Pāli Scholar, Venerable Kakkapalliye Anuruddha Nayaka Thero, and renowned meditation teacher, Acharya Satya Narayan Goenka. Both were luminaries of the Buddhist World – one a great Tipitaka scholar, and the other a great meditation teacher; their teachings and legacy continue to be benefit many today, even after a decade.
Read moreToday, on 29 September, Chinese communities throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month. It is traditionally a day for family reunions and the celebration of harmony and togetherness. On this festive occasion, we wish you and your loved ones much joy and peace. May you be well and happy always. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐！
Read moreThis Thursday 28 September, Nalanda Youth Centre will be welcoming over 90 participants for the 6th Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults at Wisdom Park. This camp, themed ‘Making Wise Choices in Life’, is an excellent opportunity for youths to deepen one’s own understanding of the Buddha-Dhamma and to incorporate the practice at this impressionable stage of life.
Read moreJust two days ago, on Saturday 23 September, Nalanda Family Dhamma School went for an excursion to Wisdom Park. On this ‘Day of Learning’, the families spent quality time together strengthening the values of care and respect for each other.
Read moreFor the past several weeks, Nalanda Youth Centre leaders and volunteers have been working hard together in preparations for the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults. Bringing together 100 young adults between ages 18 to 30, this year’s camp will be held from 28 September to 1 October at Wisdom Park and will explore the theme ‘Make Wise Choices in Life’.
Read moreSince 2005, Nalanda Dhamma School focuses its earnest effort in providing holistic and quality Buddhist education. The School imparts necessary knowledge, skills, and most importantly, religious and moral values to equip students for worldly responsibilities and eventually experience spiritual awakening in their lives.
Read moreOn Sunday 17 September, Achariya S. Vijaya gave a rousing talk on how we can stay firm in facing the eight winds in life, especially when challenges arise. If the mind is untrained, it flutters like the leaf blown by the wind, because it reacts impulsively based on our likes or dislikes. As Buddhists, we can develop the mind, through learning, practising and realising the profound Dhamma, so that we can distance ourselves from unwholesome mental factors.
Read more‘Sangha Day’ is an important occasion at Nalanda for the lay community to honour the virtues and contributions of the Māha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating Buddhism. This is an occasion to express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently to bring happiness and peace to mankind. Devotees in return offer robes, food, medicinal support, educational support, and other requisites to them.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 September, Nalanda leaders joined in the ‘Sanghika Dana’ organised by Serdang Buddhist Association in Seri Kembangan. This meritorious event, which has been held yearly for the past 8 years, is aimed at reinforcing the connection and support between the Sangha and lay communities. In the presence of over 100 venerable monks and nuns, the Buddhist community made offerings to the Maha Sangha, with hearts of joy and gratitude.
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