Today is the beginning of the Ramadan month of the Islamic calendar. All around the world, Muslims will fast from food and drink from dawn till dusk. The holy month of Ramadan is regarded as a time for intense faith rejuvenation, spiritual reflection, prayer, cultivating self-restraint and having compassion for those who are less fortunate. The practice encourages Muslims to have patience and gratitude, perform good deeds, develop generosity and spending time with family and friends. The act of fasting and self-reflection cleanses and redirects the mind away from worldly and sensual pleasures and helps to purify one’s mind and rejuvenates faith.
Read moreWe are pleased to remind all Nalanda Buddhist Society members registered at Sri Serdang headquarters to attend the 22nd Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) – to be held on Sunday, 16 March 2025, 2.00 pm, at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreFrom 21 to 24 February, Nalanda members and volunteers were privileged to host Venerable Ajahn Sunando at Nalanda Centre. This is Ajahn’s first visit to Nalanda and we were happy to get better acquainted with Ajahn and receive his guidance throughout his stay.
Read moreWe invite you to register for ‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop before the closing date of 2 March. The workshop at Nalanda Centre is conducted by Āyasmā Aggacitta who will guide us to investigate what the suttas say about the nature and development of jhānas.
Read moreToday is the Phagguna New-moon Uposatha Day in the Buddhist calendar. These observance days are a time for us to deepen our mindfulness and commitment, and strengthen our spiritual discipline.
Read moreOn 22 February, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch warmly welcomed over 40 returning students and new families to the first 2025 class of Family Dhamma School. The session began with a meaningful offering and communal chanting. To ‘break-the-ice’ everyone joined activities which fostered connections, familiarity and a sense of community.
Read moreNEO Centre Kuala Lumpur is honoured to host Venerable Jutipañño Mahāthero on Saturday, 8 March for a Dhamma teaching. A monk of Malaysian Chinese descent, Ven. Jutipañño was ordained at Wat Bhodhisampan, Chonburi in 1991. He returned to Malaysia from Thailand in 2000, and established Dhamma Light Meditation Centre at Api-Api, Johor, where he currently serves as its abbot. Ven. Jutipañño also previously served on the Monastic Advisory Panel of Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia.
Read moreOn Thursday February 20, Nalanda members and devotees warmly welcomed Venerable Prof. K.L. Dhammajoti to NEO Centre in Happy Garden for a Dhamma teaching. In today’s busy world where many become more interested in calming the mind, Ven. Dhammajoti aptly shared about the importance of Buddhist meditation and how we should approach it in a holistic manner.
Read moreOn Tuesday 18 February, Young Working Adults group of Nalanda Youth Centre came together for their monthly gathering, a support group to draw strength from the Buddha-Dhamma to overcome work-life challenges.
Read moreOn Sunday, 16 February, Nalanda Youth Centre organised an Orientation Day to welcome new youths and Nalanda Dhamma School graduates who expressed their interest in learning and serving through the Nalanda Youth Centre platform.
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