Report by Megan Lim.
On Sunday 25 June, Bro. Tan delivered a Dhamma talk on ‘seclusion’, the third essential factor of Dhamma practice, following talks on ‘purity’ and ‘simplicity’. ‘Viveka’ refers to seclusion, remoteness, privacy, and separation from crowds. When socialising, more often than not, we tend to discuss topics that give rise to aversion and desire. On the other hand, occasional seclusion and simple living give rise to serenity.
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On Sunday 18 June, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan spoke about an essential element of Dhamma practice – maintaining simplicity in livelihood and having fewness in desires.
Read moreOn Saturday 17 June, Nalanda members came together for the monthly members’ meeting to deliberate and discuss matters involving the Society. During the gathering, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan advised that in whatever we do, we should have willpower, unity and harmony – these factors contribute to the success of the Buddha-Sāsana.
Read moreThe Family Fun Fair is one of the most anticipated event in Nalanda’s annual calendar where we welcome thousands of devotees coming to support this charity. This year, we aim to raise funds for a new Dhamma learning facility – the K. Sri Dhammananda Centre in Sri Serdang. Once completed, the facility will provide opportunities for more children and teenagers to attend Dhamma classes.
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“What is all this practice for? What are we trying to achieve in our Dhamma practice?” On Sunday 11 June, Bro. Tan led Nalandians on an investigation of the essentials of Dhamma practice – to maintain purity, simplicity, and seclusion.
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On 4 June, Datuk Charlie Chia was invited to give a Dhamma talk for the Gimhana Sunday Service. Datuk Charlie spoke about ‘viriya’ or energetic effort, which is an important spiritual quality. Datuk Charlie said that the inspiration we receive from our Dhamma teachers builds up and sustains our energy to practice for a period of time. However, this energy deteriorates after a while.
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Achariya Tan Siang Chye kick-started the 2017 Gimhāna Retreat by giving a Dhamma talk on the topic of ‘nekhamma’ or renunciation for the first Sunday session on 28 May.
Read moreFor two days on 9 and 10 May, devotees observed a joyful ‘Buddha Day’ at NEO Centre Sungai Petani with wholesome educational activities. Many people from the neighbourhood dropped in at the Centre on this auspicious occasion to offer flowers, listen to Dhamma talks, and meditate on impermanence.
Read moreThis year, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch arranged a wholesome two-day ‘Buddha Day’ Observance programme on 9 and 10 May at NEO Centre Taman Johor Jaya. The Branch hosted three Dhamma talks, the ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition prepared by our Dhamma School students, the traditional evening Heritage Procession, mass food offering, and monk going on alms-round in Taman Johor Jaya Dedap zone.
Read moreOn 10 May, members of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch joyfully celebrated ‘Buddha Day’ with the local community at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centre, Happy Garden. Wesak full-moon day marked the auspicious occasions of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away (Parinibbāna) twenty-six centuries ago. It is the most sacred occasion for Buddhists to recollect His noble teachings that lead to liberation from suffering.
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