On Saturday 11 July, the second session of the BPS 303 Course – Certificate in Buddhist Studies offered by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies was conducted by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama on the subject of ‘Kamma and Rebirth’.
Read moreOn 2 July, Nalanda Founder Bro.Tan made a visit to NEO Centre Sungai Petani (SP) in Kedah to witness its progress. He was accompanied by Nalanda SP Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, Deputy Chairman Bro.Teoh, and Building Committee Members. Project Coordinator Ar. Bro. Fong briefed the team on the progress of construction work, which began in April and is currently 42% completed.
Read moreOn Wednesday 8 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for meditation practice and learning together with like-minded friends. After the sitting session, Sis. Buddhini gave a Dhamma sharing on “The Two Kinds of Thoughts” quoting ‘Majjhima Nikāya’ (MN.19) – “Dvedhavitakka Sutta”. She concluded the sharing by emphasising an instruction from the Buddha to monks – “meditate, bhikkhus, do not delay or else you will regret it later”. Let’s continue to learn the Dhamma and practice with understanding towards liberation from suffering.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 July, Bro. Ananda Fong gave an informative talk quoting Anguttara Nikāya (AN. 3.65) – “Kālāma Sutta” and Majjhima Nikāya (MN.56) – “Upali Sutta”. From the “Kālāma Sutta” we learnt not to simply believe and to abandon qualities that lead to harm and suffering. We are encouraged to meditate and practice the four Brahmavihāra.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 July, Nalandian youths ‘spiced’ their weekly Youth Service Sunday with an ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ session. After the challenging and intensive sport, the youths contributed their services by patching up uneven spots in the field for the convenience of other users. Read more
Saturday, 4 July marked the commencement of BPS 303 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies, offered by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies. The first session was well-attended by participants from Sri Serdang, as well as from Kelantan via live telecast.
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukrainian airspace, while on a routine flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on 17 July 2014. All 298 people on board perished in the tragedy. The great loss of lives from this horrific incident is still felt by many people.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ as they celebrate the arrival of Syawal tomorrow. It is a wonderful time for family gatherings and for celebrating gratitude and forgiveness.
Read moreOn Saturday 4 July, Nalandian youths initiated an intensive 10-week programme for deepening their learning and practice of the Dhamma. After a 45-minute meditation, the youths discussed the ‘Ratthapāla Sutta’ from the ‘Majjhima Nikaya’ (MN 82) in relation to their daily experiences. We rejoice in the youths’ zealous spirit to walk along the path of Dhamma. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreOn Sunday 28 June, Nalandians came together at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in their uniforms (white top and sarong) to observe their first ‘Samaggi’ Day which is on the last Sunday of every month. The meaning of ‘Samaggi’ is unity and harmony.
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