Today is a full-moon day, and on observance days such as these, many Buddhist practitioners around the world spend this day wisely reflecting on the Dhamma, performing meritorious deeds, and deepening their practice by observing the Eight Precepts.
Read moreNalanda is hosting Ven. Ālokavaṁsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī from 12 – 28 November 2024 at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Ven. Ālokavaṁsa is a bhikkhu from Indonesia and ordained in Myanmar in the Pak-Auk forest meditation tradition. He currently resides in Pondok Girivana Bali, Indonesia. During their stay, take this opportunity to learn and make offerings to a well-practised Sangha member. All are welcome!
Read moreOn the weekend of 9 – 10 November, over 30 students of ages 16 to 23 joined the Students Stay-in Programme themed “Friendship” at Nalanda Centre. Together with facilitators and volunteers, the group explore the importance of good friendship in life.
Read moreLast night 12 November, Nalanda members welcomed Ven. Ālokavaṁsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī to Nalanda Centre. They have just arrived from Indonesia, and will be staying at Nalanda until the end of November. During their stay, we invite you to join us for learning and dana opportunities as below:
Read moreDear friends, Sangha Day is just around the corner, on this Sunday 17 November. We invite you to join us to express gratitude and support Sangha members by offering robes, requisites and funds for their medical care and education. The service starts at 9am and features Dhamma talks in English and in Mandarin (full programme below).
Read moreOn Saturday 9 November, Nalanda Institute Malaysia hosted the Convocation Ceremony & Gratitude Day for graduates of BPS 307 - Certificate in Buddhist Studies. Over 100 people were present to celebrate this milestone for 57 graduates who persevered over the past five months in learning basic Buddhist Doctrines, as well as imbuing Dhamma practices and reflections into their daily lives.
Read moreNalanda Centre is honoured to host three venerable monks for Dhamma teachings in November and December – Ven Alokavamsa from Indonesia, Ven. Ajahn Karuniko from England and Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo from Canada. The schedule of their teachings is as follows:
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join this month’s Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) led by Ven. Alokavamsa, an Indonesian bhikkhu and practitioner at Pa-Auk Meditation Centre in Myanmar. The alms-round this coming Saturday 16 November, will start at 8.30am at the Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat. Volunteers will gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am.
Read moreNalanda Volunteer Centre together with the Training & Enhancement Centre is conducting the “Volunteer Induction Programme” (V.I.P.) on Saturday 23 November at 2.30pm. We invite members and regular volunteers to participate in the V.I.P. to strengthen our spirit and culture of community service.
Read more2024 has been a very spirited and fruitful year for Nalanda Youth Centre, filled with many learning, service, outreach, and leadership programmes that left a deep positive impact on the community and everyone's personal growth. After a year of dedication, 25 leaders and core members of Nalanda Youth Centre gathered at Wisdom Park from 31 October to 2 November for the annual Fuel-Up Camp to reflect on how the youths have worked together for the year, realign values, principles and culture, and recharge for the year ahead.
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