Today marks the historical occasion where the Buddha preached the ‘Ovada Patimokkha’ – the summary of His Teachings – at the famed Veluvana Monastery in Rājagaha more than 2,600 years ago. The Buddha taught the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant bhikkhus the outline of Dhamma practice – “To abandon evil; cultivate virtues; and to purify one’s own mind”.
Read moreFrom 16 July to 17 September, 28 new Buddhists and parents of new Dhamma School students have been learning fundamental Buddhist teachings, aspects of Buddhist culture and etiquette to start their Dhamma learning journey in the ‘Svagatam Inspiring Programme'.
Read moreYesterday, on Sunday 14 May, devotees and Nalanda Dhamma School students together gave thanks to their mothers and mother-figures for all their care and sacrifices. Reflecting on the blessings that we have in life, much of it is owed to our first teacher and carer, our mothers, who are constantly by our side to support and cheer us on.
Read moreToday marks the historical occasion where the Buddha preached the ‘Ovada Patimokkha’ – the summary of His Teachings – at the famed Veluvana Monastery in Rājagaha more than 2,600 years ago. The Buddha taught the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant bhikkhus the outline of Dhamma practice – “To abandon evil; cultivate virtues; and to purify one’s own mind”.
Read more‘Sangha Day’ is an important occasion at Nalanda for the lay community to honour the virtues and contributions of the Māha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating Buddhism. Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind.
Read moreToday, on the full-moon day of Āsāḷha month, we commemorate the momentous occasion when the Buddha preached the First Sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to the Five Ascetics in Isipatana, two full-moons after His Enlightenment. The ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion for the benefit, happiness and liberation of countless beings.
Read more‘Dhamma Day’ commemorates the preaching of Buddha’s first discourse after His Enlightenment – the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ – where He taught His first disciples the fundamental teachings of ‘Four Noble Truths’ on the full-moon day of Asalha month. On this auspicious occasion, we welcome you to join us at Nalanda Centre for the Dhamma Day Evening Service. The service will start at 8 pm with chanting, meditation and a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye. All are welcome!
Read more‘Dhamma Day’ commemorates the preaching of Buddha’s first discourse after His Enlightenment – the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ – where the Buddha taught His initial disciples the fundamental teachings of the ‘Four Noble Truths’. To commemorate the auspicious anniversary of this occasion, join us on 17 July for a Dhamma Forum to learn and reflect on Dhamma with good spiritual friends.
Read moreHave a glimpse of the wonderful Wesak observance we had at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang from 8 – 15 May 2022. This NalandaTV production hopes to share with everyone some of the uplifting moments we had during the auspicious occasion.
Read moreFor seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment, He contemplated on the Dhamma with His perfectly clear faculty of comprehension. Then, He travelled for seven days from Bodhgaya to Sarnath, where He preached the First Sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to the Five Ascetics in Isipitana two full-moons after His Enlightenment.
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