On Sunday 21 January, Nalanda Dhamma School organised a Parenting Workshop where parents explored how effective communication can develop a positive parent-child relationship, and strengthen children’s ability to learn independently. Dhamma speaker and counsellor, Bro. Aggaphala Yap guided participants with interactive activities, group discussions and role-play to foster a collaborative learning experience.
Read moreOn Wednesday 17 January, we warmly welcomed Ven. Dr. S. Pemaratana, Abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Centre to Nalanda Centre for an evening Dhamma talk about how we can reflect on our own spiritual practice. Starting with the simile of a carpenter’s well-worn tool used by the Buddha in Bhāvanāsutta ("Committed to Development") Anggutara Nikaya 7.71, Ven. Pemaratana shared that our spiritual practice yields results not at any one point in time, but over a period of time when one is persistent in our practice.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society and Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM) are organising the second National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers with the theme ‘Education of the Heart’. This 4-day 3-night camp is a platform for Dhamma School teachers to learn and discuss ways to enhance approaches in sharing the Buddha's teachings in a systematic and engaging manner to the younger generation.
Read moreOn Sunday 14 January, devotees from across the Klang Valley came together to learn from Venerable Jutipañño, Abbot of Dhamma Light Meditation Centre. In his Dhamma talk, Ven. Jutipañño started with the fact that many people worry about what life holds for them when in actuality, a good and blessed life is developed through our own volitional actions.
Read moreLast weekend, from 12 to 14 January 2024, over 95 participants and volunteers gathered to learn and cultivate mindfulness in a meditation retreat led by Luang Por Kalyano, Abbot of Buddha Bodhivana Monastery, Australia. Luang Por advised us that with the start of the new year, we can begin it well through cultivating good habits and generating good kamma. A most fruitful way to do so, is to live in the present moment, as taught by the Buddha.
Read moreToday, 16 January 2024 is the 32nd anniversary of Ven. Ajahn Chah’s passing. Traditionally on this day, his disciples throughout the world would gather at his main monastery – Wat Nong Pah Pong in Ubon Ratchathani – to observe the memorial.
Read moreJoin us this Wednesday 17 January to learn with Venerable Dr. S. Pemaratana, Abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Centre, who will address the common question of how to discern our spiritual progress. The evening service will be held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang and will commence at 8pm with chanting. All are welcome.
Read moreLearning Dhamma as a family enables parents to connect better with our children and also grow together in wholesome values. Hence, we invite you to join Nalanda’s programme ‘Family Dhamma School’ in Johor Bahru, a learning platform for the entire family to grow spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.
Read moreIn the early morning of Saturday 6 January, Nalanda volunteers gathered at the NEO Centre in Happy Garden, KL in high spirits as they set out for the first of the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme of the year 2024. Market-goers and stall vendors took time to make offerings joyfully, even amidst the busy morning marketing as many have started to prepare for the coming lunar year festivities.
Read moreVenerable Jutipañño Mahāthero, Abbot of Dhamma Light Meditation Centre at Api-Api in Johor, will be giving a Dhamma talk in Mandarin this Sunday 14 January at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. We invite you and your loved ones to come to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings with Ven. Jutipañño. The service starts at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting. There will also be a meal offering to venerable sir after the talk. Everyone is welcome to bring along cooked food or fruits as offering.
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