News & Updates

17 July 2023

MH17 downed nine years ago

Today, 17 July 2023, marks the ninth year since Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down while flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing all 298 people onboard.  After years of investigations and trial, the District Court of The Hague, Netherlands has convicted three people in absentia, on 17 Nov 2022.

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16 July 2023

Hosting Chanmyay Sayadaw at Wisdom Park

Just yesterday, Saturday 15 July, Nalanda members and volunteers were honoured to welcome and host Ven. U Janakābhivaṃsa, fondly known as Chanmyay Sayadaw and accompanying Sangha members at Wisdom Park. Chanmyay Sayadaw is a senior Burmese monk who practised Vipassana meditation under the instruction of the most Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, and has been teaching meditation for over 55 years.

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15 July 2023

Family Fun Fair Pre-sales starts tomorrow

We are happy to announce that pre-sales for Family Fun Fair starts tomorrow, Sunday 16 July! There will be a variety of items and food available at both Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang, and also Nalanda Education & Outreach in Happy Garden. Pre-sales will start at 11.30am, after the Sunday Morning Service.

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14 July 2023

Spirited learning at ‘Entering the Stream’ Workshop

From 8 – 10 July, over 80 participants, facilitators and volunteers gathered for the ‘Entering the Stream and Beyond’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop led by Āyasmā Aggacitta at Wisdom Park.  To prepare themselves for this topic of interest especially for Dhamma practitioners, participants have been having on-line discussions based on the workbook and supported by facilitators since May.

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13 July 2023

Special Dhamma teachings in July

Dear friends, we are privileged to host learned and respected venerable monks for Dhamma teachings at Nalanda Centre next week, from Saturday 22 July to Monday 24 July as below :

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11 July 2023

Reflecting on the timeless teachings on ‘Dhamma Day’

On Sunday 2 July, over 80 devotees and volunteers gathered at Nalanda Centre on Dhamma Day, the Asalha full-moon to commemorate the Buddha’s teaching of His first discourse to the five ascetics over 26 centuries ago.  The congregation’s recitation of the inspiring ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ led by Bro. Lim Ajit, was charged with faith and gratitude for our Fully Enlightened Teacher.

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10 July 2023

Thank you for an inspiring Open Day at Wisdom Park!

We extend our appreciation to venerable monks and nuns, friends, family and members of the Buddhist community for visiting Wisdom Park Open Day last weekend, on 8 and 9 July. With renewed spirit and joy in our hearts, let us make holistic Dhamma education for the community together.

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9 July 2023

Nalanda Bulletin Issue No. 62

Nalanda Bulletin Issue No. 62 (July 2023 edition) is now available for collection at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, as well as our branches in Happy Garden and Johor Bahru.  We invite you to peruse through the bulletin to rejoice and learn more about the Dhamma programmes in the past months.  Do also and share copies with your family members and friends.  The bulletin is available for on-line viewing at the link below.  Thank you.

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7 July 2023

Wisdom Park ‘Open Day’ is this weekend

Namo Buddhaya!  This weekend is ‘Open Day’ at Wisdom Park, an integrated Buddhist education hub dedicated to train Dhamma teachers and develop Buddhist leaders.  Located in Kuala Kubu Bahru, Phase 1 of Wisdom Park is now complete, consisting of 3 guest lodges, a management centre, pavilions, and core infrastructures.

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6 July 2023

‘Happy Young Adults’ programme comes to a joyful conclusion

On 27 June, the “Happy Young Adults” programme of 2023 culminated in a public forum on “Achieve Career Success NOW”, after eight weekly sessions to address common challenges faced by young working adults.

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