Nalanda Institute

5 March 2014

Inspiring Workshop on ‘Samatha’ and ‘Vipassanā’

Nalanda Institute successfully concluded the 2-day “Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop”, held on 1 and 2 March at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  The workshop saw an overwhelming turn out beyond the targeted 100 participants.  Seasoned meditators traveled from near and far to learn from the experienced and knowledgeable teacher, Āyasmā Aggacitta.

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20 February 2014

Another fruitful session of “Dhamma Chat”

The ‘kalyana mitta’ graduates of BPS302 met for another fruitful session of “Dhamma Chat” on 15 February.  Following the long Lunar New Year celebrations and family reunions, the topic of discussion evolved around what constitute real “blessing” and “auspiciousness”.

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10 February 2014

Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study & Workshop

Thank you for enrolling in the inaugural Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop organised by Nalanda Institute’s Buddhist & Pāli Studies Department. Currently, the enrolment for this ground-breaking workshop has surpassed our capacity, and the application is now closed.

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17 January 2014

Prof. David J. Kalupahana passed away

It is with deep respects that we announce the passing of a distinguished scholar in Buddhist and Pāli Studies, Professor-Emeritus David J. Kalupahana, on Wednesday 15 January 2014 in Hawaii.  His funeral will be held on 21 January.

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13 January 2014

“Dhamma Chat” among Spiritual Friends

On Saturday 11 January, 18 graduates of BPS 302 Certificate in Buddhist Studies (2013) gathered for a “Dhamma Chat” reunion at Nalanda Centre.  This session aimed at continuing the momentum for us to learn the Dhamma. Read more

6 January 2014

“Samatha & Vipassanā” – Sutta Study & Meditation

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is honoured to invite Āyasmā Aggacitta Māhathera in March for a Sutta Study Course cum Meditation Workshop on “Samatha & Vipassanā”.

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2 December 2013

Nalanda Institute Convocation Ceremony 2013

Nalanda Institute Convocation Ceremony for participants of BPS 302 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies was joyously held on 30 November at Nalanda Centre.  The ceremony began with an ‘ovada’ or advice from Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, the Director of Nalanda Institute. He complimented all graduates for their diligence and determination over the past 5 months to complete the course.  Achariya Vijaya also quoted ‘Mangala Sutta‘ to the audience, which contains Buddha’s advice on the way to live a noble way of life which ultimately leads to liberation from suffering.
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8 November 2013

Nalanda Institute BPS302 Course Presentations

Participants of Nalanda Institute’s Course BPS 302 (Certificate in Buddhist Studies) had a day-long tutorial and presentations on Tuesday, 5 November.  The tutorial session taught by Bro. Ananda Fong began at 10am and lasted until lunch.

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24 October 2013

Vajrayana Council Excos visit Nalanda Centre

Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM) EXCO Members Bro. Pek Chee Hen and Bro. Chew Eng Ghee paid a courtesy visit to Nalanda Centre on 23 October to meet with Founder Bro. H S Tan and Nalanda Institute Director Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama.  Secretariat Manager Sis. Joanne Tan was in attendance.

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25 September 2013

Mesmerising Tour to Borobudur

43 devotees departed for Jogjakarta, Indonesia, on 18 September with keenness and great anticipation.  Under Bro. Tan’s adept guidance and care, the 5-day study tour was truly informative and inspiring as we visited and paid homage at magnificent Buddhist monuments in the region. We also met with local Buddhist communities and had uplifting exchanges in the Dhamma.

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