Sunday, 17 March was Nalanda Patron’s Day Observance. We were privileged to commemorate this day with our friends from Singapore Buddhist Fellowship. Together, we listened to and discussed the Dhamma with Mr. Benny Liow, as he spoke on the topic of 'Morality' (Sila).
Read moreThe Buddha image sits on a high platform in the middle of the Shrine hall, greeting all visitors to Nalanda with perfect equanimity and compassion. On 16 March, members of Singapore Buddhist Fellowship (BF) arrived at Nalanda Centre to a warm welcome and hearty lunch. They were then guided on a tour of the building before proceeding to a “Meet-the-Author” session with Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama.
Read moreThe Management Committee of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia has called for the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nalanda members, to be held on Sunday, 24 March 2013, starting at 9.00am.
Read moreOn 10 March, Nalanda Youth Centre concluded the first batch of National Service Trainees’ Service Sunday for 2013. The Trainees participated in the reflection and recollection session to recall their journey in Nalanda.
Read moreOn Saturday, 9 March, a Volunteer Induction Programme was organised to introduce new volunteers to Nalanda’s culture and high service quality. During the 4-hour session, Sis. Buddhini, Sis. Santi and Sis. Faith took turns to present the volunteer guidelines and facilitate group discussions. It was a fruitful workshop and by the end of it, everyone was feeling like a V.I.P.!
Read moreThe Nalanda Bulletin Issue No.14 (March 2013) is now available for reading on-line! Copies are also available at any Nalanda Centre near you. Thank you and metta!
Read moreText by Lee Kong Foo & Faith Teh | Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng 1 May 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia. At Nalanda, we believe in providing Holistic Education for Integral Human Development. With the imparting of knowledge, training of skills, cultivation of values, and transmission of culture, the aim of holistic education is to transform a person to be more compassionate and wise; promoting peace, harmony and well-being, in the world within and around us!
Read moreOn 11 March 2011, one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history shook Japan to its core. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami devastated Northeastern Japan – it resulted in the death of 15,881 people, and caused untold damages to properties and livelihood. Horrified Japanese, and the entire shocked world, rallied to support and aid the victims of this great disaster.
Read moreWhen we speak of spirituality, people often relate it to religion. However, spirituality is more than that; it is a whole manner of living often to reduce one’s dependence on materialism, so as to gain ultimate happiness. Buddhism is not about mere beliefs or blind faith, but is often touted as a way of life. It emphasizes the gradual, incremental practice of generosity, morality, and mental cultivation, whereby the practitioner overcomes ignorance by wisdom.
Read moreBro. Gan Jia Cheng Nalanda Dharma School Facilitator, and Officer in Photography & Archiving Team When I first came to Nalanda Centre, someone had told me that we ought to come in with "an open heart, and be as fresh as the first day, every day"! Since then, this advice has been the underlying mindset every time I come to Nalanda. By constantly staying fresh, this allows me to learn better and to always give my best in everything that I do. It also encourages me to find ways to improve myself, constantly.
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