On 13 October, laughter could be heard ringing from the Srivijaya Hall of Nalanda Centre. It was the second session of the story-telling workshop. Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama (fondly known as Uncle Vijaya) enthralled the participants with his sharing on presentation skills. He also taught how to best use the voice and body language to make stories come alive, and captivate the audience.
Read moreOnce, the Buddha was residing near the town of Nalanda. A lay devotee by the name of Kevaddha approached Him and enjoined the Buddha to perform miracles so as to gain the faith of more people.
Read moreAs Buddhists, it is important that we apply the teachings in our everyday lives, including at work. Bro. Charlie Chia gave a talk on “Practising Dhamma in Our Workplace”. He discussed the importance of observing the Five Precepts at work. Not only will we enjoy freedom from guilt, our colleagues and business counterparts will also find us credible and trustworthy.
Read morePindacāra, the practice of collecting alms-food, is observed by Theravada Buddhist monks who have gone forth from ‘home-life’ to ‘homelessness’.
Read moreStory-telling is an ancient folk-art which is still being practised in modern times. It has the power to delight, frighten, teach, inspire, and motivate listeners. Skilfully done, story-telling is a powerful tool for education.
Read moreNalanda welcomed a visit by national leaders of the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) on 3 October. The delegation was warmly received by many Nalandian members present. As a token of appreciation, Bro. H S Tan presented Nalanda's donation to YBAM for their efforts over the past 40 years to propagate the Dhamma in Malaysia, for which all Malaysian Buddhists should be grateful for.
Read moreAyasma (Venerable) Dhammavuddho Thero, Abbot of Vihara Buddha Gotama in Temoh, Perak, will be sojourning at Nalanda Centre on 3-4 October 2012. This is an opportunity to meet with and offer dana to the venerable on Thursday, 4 October, at 7am (breakfast) and 11am (lunch).
Read moreDifferent people like the Mid-Autumn Festival for different reasons. While some are inspired by the historical stories or legends associated with it, some enjoy this Festival for its culture and significance. Imagine, with a cup of hot chrysanthemum tea and some mooncakes, listening to the cheerful laughter of children with their beautiful lanterns, and the chatter of family members who are happily catching up with each other, the atmosphere feels so calm and peaceful.
Read more“The mother-child relationship is paradoxical. It requires the most intense love on the mother’s side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, to become fully independent.” - Erich Fromm
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