25 August marks the 4th anniversary of Sis. G.G.Tan, Lee Ah Yem, Julie Ang, and Jennie Cheong’s passing. The four of them perished in an accident on 25 August 2009 while on a pilgrimage to Ladakh, India.
Read moreOn 18 August, Nalanda Dharma School conducted a Facilitators’ Training Programme to enhance teaching skills. 11 facilitators from both the Sri Serdang and Happy Garden branches enjoyed a day full of sharing, learning, and team-bonding! Through various interactive activities and group discussions, the Dharma School facilitators gained more understanding of teaching, and build greater trust between each other. It was indeed a rewarding and enriching day for them!
Read moreOn 4 August 2013, Nalanda was honoured to be among the recipients of Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s 16-volume set of new publications, which were published to mark the Venerable’s 75th anniversary of monkhood.
Read moreBro.Tan made an unofficial visit to BMSM Samadhi Vihara in Shah Alam on Thursday afternoon, 22 August 2013, accompanied by Nalandian officers Sis. Mudita Chan and Bro. Gan Jia Cheng, as well as by Bro. Hendra Kasminto from Indonesia.
Read moreANICCA VATA SANKHARA. Impermanent are all component things.
Read moreNalanda Dharma School students had a stay-in programme from 15 – 17 August during the recent school holidays. Over 3 days, 22 young participants practised living and learning as a community. Along with daily chanting and meditation, there were regular Dhamma sessions with Sis. Sunanda Ong, Director of Nalanda Dharma School.
Read moreNalanda Institute's BPS136 Metta Sutta Commentarial Course was conducted for the first time at Kuching Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Centre on 17 August. Sarawak is the 7th Malaysian state to host the Institute's course after Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Sabah. Outside Malaysia, the Institute's course had also been conducted recently in Singapore.
Read more9 days after Nalanda’s inspiring “Dhamma-Living Camp” in Genting Highlands, the joy still lingers on for the camp participants. With a renewed spirit and greater understanding about our spiritual development, we are eager to cultivate ourselves to be ‘better practitioners’ and ‘better friends’!
Read more"Truly inspiring!" That was the most oft-repeated comment by many participants at the Dhamma-Living Camp. After 4 days of joyous communal living, the 120 participants returned from Genting Highlands with renewed source of energy and a heightened sense of urgency to 'live in accordance to Dhamma'.
Read moreKindly note that Nalanda Centre and Pustaka Nalanda will be closed from 8 – 12 August 2013 for the Dhamma-Living Camp. The Centre and Library will be reopened on Tuesday, 13 August, at 10.00 am. Wishing everyone a harmonious and enjoyable holiday! Thank you.
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