Nalanda welcomed a visit by national leaders of the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) on 3 October. The delegation was warmly received by many Nalandian members present. As a token of appreciation, Bro. H S Tan presented Nalanda's donation to YBAM for their efforts over the past 40 years to propagate the Dhamma in Malaysia, for which all Malaysian Buddhists should be grateful for.
Read moreThe “Sri Maha Bodhi” Bo-tree was a sapling from the original Bo-tree in Bodhgaya, brought to Sri Lanka from India by Theri Sanghamitta, the daughter of King Asoka.
Read moreHaving right understanding when offering alms and performing wholesome deeds purifies our actions. On 1 September, we organised the third monthly pindacāra (alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. morning market. This time around, the public were much more aware of alms-giving; some had even prepared food in advance to offer to the monks. It was heart-warming to see that consistent efforts to organise this programme is leading to such positive responses from the public.
Read moreAfter a fruitful discussion and healthy dinner at Nalanda Book Cafe, it was smiles all round! It was a delightful weekend spent with our new friends from Metta Lodge, Johor Bahru. Most being Sunday Dhamma School teachers, the main theme of the sharing sessions centred around the Nalanda Dharma School education model and how it works. Indeed, “the heart of education is education of the heart!”
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