From 5 to 7 May, we were honoured to host Ajahn Visalo, an Indonesian monk, who received his monastic training from Wat Pah Nanachat, Thailand where he currently resides. A gentle and compassionate monk, Ajahn Visalo lent his presence to the Buddha Day programmes and relayed kind words of advise to the congregation.
Read moreFor seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment on Wesak full-moon in May, He contemplated on the Dhamma with His perfectly clear faculty of comprehension. Then, He travelled for seven days from Bodhgaya to Sarnath, where He preached the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta on the Asalha full-moon (Dhamma Day) in July.
Read moreOn Monday 1 May, Nalanda members, volunteers and devotees marked the milestone 20th Anniversary of the Society together at Nalanda Centre. In this gathering of good spiritual friends, everyone rejoiced in the progress and impact of the Society’s programmes over the years, borne of the strong missionary spirit which unites us.
Read moreWe invite you to join us this Friday 19 May for the Jeṭṭha New-moon Uposatha Service, which will mark the start of Nalanda’s ‘Gimhana Retreat’. The service commences at 8pm with evening chanting and a Dhamma talk by Venerable Rāhula, a monk of Mexican descent who ordained in 2015. Ven. Rāhula has learned and practiced with respected teachers including Ven. Sayadaw U Tejaniya, Ven. Sayadaw Dr. Ukkamsacara and his preceptor Ven. Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa.
Read moreLearning, reflective, serene, and joyful – these are some of the feedback given by participants of Buddha Day B.E. 2567. This first full-fledged observance since the start of the pandemic, has made the lives of those who actively participated – its organisers, volunteers, devotees and visitors, more meaningful and grounded with the Buddha’s Teachings which are embedded within every programme.
Read moreTwo days ago, on Sunday 14 May, Buddha Day volunteers gathered back at Nalanda Centre for an appreciation session hosted by the organising committee. Chairperson Sis. Livin Leow extended our heartfelt gratitude for the volunteers’ support, cooperation and care for everyone who came to Nalanda to honour the Buddha.
Read moreYesterday, on Sunday 14 May, devotees and Nalanda Dhamma School students together gave thanks to their mothers and mother-figures for all their care and sacrifices. Reflecting on the blessings that we have in life, much of it is owed to our first teacher and carer, our mothers, who are constantly by our side to support and cheer us on.
Read moreToday is Mother’s Day, a time for us to recollect with gratitude the love, compassion and kindness, showered upon us by our mothers over the years. Their acceptance and unconditional sacrifice for our well-being have enabled us to be who we are today.
Read moreIn the past week, devotees and friends have been visiting the Buddha Jayanti Exhibition at the Pustaka in Nalanda Centre, to discover more about the Buddha Day theme of ‘Living a Meaningful Life’. This exhibition is prepared by Nalanda Dhamma School with hand-made exhibits to showcase the richness and beauty of Buddha's teachings.
Read moreNalanda is honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Achalo, Abbot of Anandagiri Forest Monastery, at Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park. Ajahn and his retinue made a maiden visit to Wisdom Park yesterday evening. He was delighted by the simple and functional facility built that draws parallels to the forest monastery he has set up in Petchabun, Thailand.
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