The virtue of ‘Giving’ is the the first step on the path to liberation, helping to purify the mind. The immediate effect of calm and relinquishment yields much joy just as we had witnessed at the pindacāra (monks on alms-round) last Saturday 18 January at Seri Kembangan markets. Eagerly and respectfully, stall vendors and market-goers prepared and extended their offerings to venerable monks who walked the alms route serenely.
Read moreOn Saturday 4 January, Nalanda members and devotees were honoured to have Venerable B. Saranankara Thero, our Spiritual Advisor lead the Society’s first pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in the new year at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets. Many vendors and market-goers accustomed to this endearing tradition, gathered happily to offer food and requisites together with their well-wishes.
Read moreFrom 28 to 29 December, a group of over 50 regular Sunday Service devotees and volunteers ended the year with a reflective and spirited Adult Dhamma Camp held at Nalanda Centre. Exploring the theme ‘Happily Do We Live’, the two days non-stay-in camp gave the adult participants opportunities to experience deeper happiness in life by inculcating Dhamma as a way of life – by cultivating dāna, sīla and bhāvanā, the happiness derived is more lasting and satisfactory, and not dependent on worldly pleasures.
Read moreOn Saturday 21 December, the community at Seri Kembangan came together for the final Pindacāra of the year. It provided a golden opportunity for everyone to perform wholesome deeds and cultivate generosity to end the year in a fruitful and meaningful way. The joy and spirit of giving were evident in the members of the public who enthusiastically came forward to make offerings abundantly.
Read moreOver the weekend from 21 to 23 December, over 50 participants and volunteers came together at Dhamma Light Meditation Center in Pontian, Johor for the ‘Dhamma-Living Camp for Families’. Themed “感恩随我行 Gratitude is My Attitude”, the camp provided parents and children with a valuable opportunity to strengthen their family bonds while deepening their understanding of the Dhamma.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join us to learn and reflect on Dhamma with Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo, a senior monk from the forest tradition of Ajahn Chah. Concurrently, there will be Dhamma talk in Mandarin by Sis. Nandinī Tan.
Read moreFrom 6 to 9 December, Nalanda hosted a monastic entourage from Indonesia as part of a larger group who stayed in Nalanda Centre for an Asubha workshop organised by the Academy of Silent Mentor and Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. The entourage was led by Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and included 5 other bhikkhus (monks), 2 sameneras (novice monks), and 6 sayalays (10-preceptor nuns).
Read moreOn Saturday 7 December, the community around the Happy Garden and O.U.G. markets joined the monthly Pindacāra programme, a welcomed opportunity for many. Hosted by members and volunteers of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch, volunteers continued to engage more market-goers’ whose interest were piqued by the sight of so many people presenting food and requisites to the monks.
Read moreWe invite you to join us in offering meal dāna to Ven. Alokavamsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī at Nalanda Centre. Breakfast dāna will be offered on Tuesday 26 November. On Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November, breakfast and lunch dāna will be offered at 7am and 11am respectively. You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer. Thank you.
Read moreLast night 12 November, Nalanda members welcomed Ven. Ālokavaṁsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī to Nalanda Centre. They have just arrived from Indonesia, and will be staying at Nalanda until the end of November. During their stay, we invite you to join us for learning and dana opportunities as below:
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