On Saturday 5 July, the alms-round at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden was a welcomed sight by market goers and stall operators. In the midst of their busy marketing day, they took time to prepare and offer requisites with joyful hearts.
Read moreĀsāḷha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. On this day, the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths – of ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its cause; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation, which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.
Read moreFrom 17 to 23 June, we were honoured to host Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña and Ven. Ayya Jotikā on their maiden visit to Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park. Both Venerables were in Malaysia to conduct a Dhamma Camp for Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter. Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña is the current abbot of Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, while Ven. Ayya Jotikā is her student in the same monastery.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 June, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets. Led by Venerable Pariyano, the alms-round offered laypeople a precious opportunity to cultivate generosity (dāna) and to give to those worthy of support.
Read moreOn the morning of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community at Nalanda gathered for the Buddha Day Service to commemorate the enlightenment of our Great Teacher, the Buddha. Bro. Tan Siang Chye, gave a Dhamma talk on this year’s theme ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’.
Read moreIn conjunction with Wesak celebrations, a Mass Food Offering will be held on ‘Buddha Day’ Monday 12 May, at 5.30pm. This meaningful tradition brings together devotees and the community to cultivate generosity and share blessings. We rejoice in the kind-hearted support of devotees, who make their offerings with joy and sincerity.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 April, stall vendors and market-goers at the Seri Kembangan market had the opportunity to offer alms at the pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama. Her presence lent a sense of serenity, invoking faith amongst those who witness this tradition which traces back over 2,600 years to the time of the Buddha. Not leaving empty-handed, supporters were invited to join ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda from 10 to 18 May.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 April, Serdang Buddhist Association organised a Metta Bhavana Retreat at Nalanda Centre from 9am to 5.30pm. Ven. U Paññāsami, who currently resides in Dhamma Earth, guided the group consisting of 90 participants in cultivating this ennobling quality of loving-kindness. Tranquillity and calm permeated the Centre as participants listened intently to his instructions and put them into practice immediately.
Read moreFrom 3 to 8 April, we joyfully hosted Ven. Sayadaw Sangharakkhita on his maiden visit to Nalanda. Sayadaw, who hails from Korea and served as a Kammaṭṭhānācariya (meditation teacher) and Vinaya (monastic discipline) instructor for monks at Black River Monastery, Myanmar, afforded Nalanda members and devotees many opportunities to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings and cultivate the virtue of generosity over these 6 days.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 April, Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita led the monthly Pindacāra at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden. Sayadaw carried with him his 'Patta Kya' (monastic fan) for practicality, detachment and mindfulness and to symbolise the sacred commitment & adherence to the Vinaya.
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