'Entering the Stream and Beyond' Workshop commences this Saturday 8 July at Wisdom Park. Participants of the workshop are reminded to plan your journey to Kuala Kubu Bahru, in order to arrive safely and prepare for the start of the workshop. Registration starts at 9am.
Read moreWe are honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Kalyano, for a Dhamma talk at Nalanda Education & Outeach Centre Sungai Petani, at 7.30pm Tuesday 11 July. Ajahn Kalyano was born in London. His deep interest in Buddhism brought him to Thailand after completing his studies at Bristol University. Ajahn Kalyano received ordination in the forest tradition of Ajahn Chah in 1985 and trained for many years under Ajahn Anan. In 2000, Ajahn Kalyano was invited to establish the forest tradition in Australia where he is now the Abbot of Buddha Bodhivana Monastery in East Warburton, Victoria.
Read moreFrom 29 June to 1 July, over 40 Nalanda members and devotees gathered every day at the Dhamma Camp to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings with Ven. Lim Sukhito, Abbot of Bukit Mertajam Buddhist Meditation Centre. The camp on “Living a meaningful life with the Noble Eightfold Path” was hosted at Nalanda Education & Outreach Sungai Petani, for participants to better understand the Noble Eightfold Path and cultivate virtues to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Read moreWe invite you to join us for the Svagatam Inspiring Programme aimed at providing devotees that are new to Nalanda with essential knowledge for starting one’s Dhamma learning journey. The first of the 8-session programme is on Sunday 16 July, after the morning meditation, offerings and chanting.
Read moreNalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Johor Bahru is hosting a three month 'Bhavana Class for Beginners' every Wednesday from 24 May. Participants will be introduced to the Buddha's teachings on the cultivation of the mind through guided sessions.
Read moreIt is with much joy and profound gratitude that I write this message on the happy occasion of Nalanda Institute's 16th Anniversary. This remarkable milestone symbolizes many years of unwavering dedication to the study, practice, and dissemination of the Buddha’s sublime teachings. The first few months of this year witnessed many Buddhist organisations opening up for in-person activities. With the easing of restrictions, Buddhists have been able to meet face-to-face, keeping the fervour of kalyana mitta burning bright in our community. I do hope that we will soon close the unfortunate chapter of the Covid-19 pandemic with a deep measure of optimism.
Read moreNalanda members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branches are requested to attend Members’ Day this Sunday 2 July at 2pm. The meeting is an important occasion for members to get updates and discuss the Society’s latest developments, as well as upcoming programmes. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to our ‘spiritual home’ at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreWe invite you to join us this Sunday 2 July, the full-moon day of Asalha month, for ‘Dhamma Day’ Observance. The service will start at 9am with offerings, chanting, meditation, and a recitation of the inspiring ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’. This will be followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on 'Reflections on the Dhamma. We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dāna to Sangha members. You may bring along cooked food or fruits to offer. All are welcome!
Read moreFrom 16 to 25 June, 40 meditators and volunteers gathered at Wisdom Park for a 10-day Meditation Retreat guided by Venerable Gavesi. At the onset of the retreat, meditators received clear instructions on Vipassana meditation by Ven. Gavesi, who trained in Samatha and Vipassana techniques under teachers including the late Sayadaw U Pandita, the late Sayadaw Nyanapurnik, and Ven. Sujiva.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join us this Saturday 1 July, for the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets. After the alms-round, you are also welcome to join the offering of lunch dāna to venerable members of the Sangha at NEO Centre, Happy Garden. You may bring along cooked food and fruits to offer. All are welcome!
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