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.
Read moreWe 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.
Read moreNalanda 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.
Read moreNamo 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.
Read moreOn 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.
Read more'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.
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