If you had visited Nalanda Centre over the weekend, it is almost as if Nalanda Centre had transformed into a monastery! Everywhere you looked, the sight of recluses donning robes of different brown hues with glistening-shaven heads brought serene and reverent energy to the building.
Read more7 December 2024 marks the 97th birthday of the most Venerable Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Nayaka Thero, a highly-regarded speaker, meditation teacher, and senior prelate in North America. Fondly known as ‘Bhante G’, Ven. Gunaratana has been propagating Dhamma in India, Malaysia and the United States of America for almost 8 decades.
Read moreThis weekend is packed with wholesome programmes and events at Nalanda. At this moment, members and volunteers are receiving Sangha members from across Malaysia, and will be hosting them over the weekend as they attend a training event in Kuala Lumpur. At the same time, volunteers are currently hosting a retreat organised by Buddha-Dhamma Foundation Singapore and led by Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo at Wisdom Park.
Read moreWith the start of the academic year at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), its Buddhist Society leaders initiated their Dhamma and fellowship gatherings at Nalanda Centre for their new members. Young and energetic, the group relishes the opportunity to receive guidance from spiritual teachers alongside like-minded friends in a conducive learning environment. They also formed a community that can support each other outside the lecture rooms.
Read moreFamily Dhamma Schools at NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru concluded the 2024 school year on 24 and 30 November respectively. Reflecting on their Dhamma learning journey, parents and children both shared their gratitude in being able to learn with the guidance of kalyana mittas, develop new friendship and grow closer as a family.
Read moreOn Wednesday 27 November, Nalanda members and devotees had the opportunity to learn from Ajahn Karuniko in the evening service at Nalanda Centre. Ajahn taught us ways to be aware of the mind states and reflect on our thoughts skilfully in order to maintain calm and respond wisely when faced with difficult situations.
Read moreLearning Dhamma as a family helps parents connect more deeply with their children while growing together in wholesome values. We warmly invite you to join Nalanda’s Family Dhamma School, a unique platform where families can nurture spiritual growth and cultivate domestic bliss.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 November, Nalanda members, devotees, Dhamma School facilitators and students gathered for the Samaggi Sunday Service, a tradition observed on the last Sunday of every month. The day also marked the final session in the Dhamma School year, and the congregation reflected with much gratitude on their learning journey.
Read moreAs parents, our role to nurture our children requires much patience, care and effort. We invite you to join the Parenting Workshop in Mandarin themed “Guiding our children toward Goodness” (走进孩子的内心世界—引导孩子向善) to better understand your child’s thoughts and emotions, so that we can guide them to cultivate and hone positive characters. We will also explore effective communication and enhancing closer relationships.
Read moreOn Saturday 23 November, Nalanda Volunteer Centre and Training & Enhancement Centre organised the ‘Volunteer Induction Programme’ for 30 new and regular volunteers. Facilitated by Sis. Nandinī Tan, Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy and Bro. SY Tong, the group achieved a better understanding of the spirit and culture of community service.
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