Dāna

4 May 2023

A joyful start to Buddha Day B.E. 2567

In the early hours of dawn on Buddha Day B.E. 2567, Nalanda members and devotees gathered to offer dāna to venerable monks, during the morning Pindacāra (monks on alms round) which started at Nalanda Centre.  The community around the Centre also took the opportunity to perform these meritorious deeds to support the Sangha.  It was indeed a joyful start to an auspicious day. 

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11 April 2023

Dhamma talk by Ven. Ajahn Kalyano

On Sunday 2 April, we were honoured to host Venerable Tahn Ajahn Kalyano for a Dhamma talk, his first visit back to Nalanda Centre since the onset of the pandemic.  Tahn Ajahn advised us to bring the quality of mindfulness into our lives as often as possible, in order to cultivate inner awareness and strength of mind.

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6 April 2023

Mass Food Offering

Join us for the Mass Food Offering to the community on Buddha Day 4 May.  You may also contribute to this outreach programme where pre-packed meals will be offered to the community, by making donations for food preparations and/or bring cooked food.  Please contact Sis. Mudita at 010-2629136 to arrange.  Thank you.

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6 April 2023

Offering of Lunch Dāna to Sangha members

Join us for the offering of lunch dāna to monastic members of the Sangha.  You may bring cooked vegetarian food and fruits to offer.  Thank you.

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1 March 2023

Hosting Ven. Paññajoti at Nalanda

Nalanda will be hosting Venerable Paññajoti from Wednesday to Sunday (1 to 5 March) at Nalanda Centre. Venerable hails from Sarawak and was ordained in the Mahayana tradition in 2015. In 2018, Venerable re-ordained as a Theravada Bhikkhu under Venerable Dvipitaka Sayadaw Ashin Kovidābhivamsa in Penang, and trained in Bodhivana Buddhist Hermitage, Kuching.

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28 February 2023

Hosting Ven. Paññajoti

Nalanda is hosting Venerable Paññajoti this Thursday to Sunday (2 to 5 March) at Nalanda Centre.  Venerable hails from Sarawak and was ordained in the Mahayana tradition in 2015 after studying the teachings for over two decades.  In 2018, venerable was ordained as a Theravada Bhikkhu by Venerable Dvipitaka Sayadaw Ashin Kovidābhivamsa (Myanmar).  Venerable Paññajoti currently resides in Seremban.

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8 February 2023

Pindacāra during Lunar New Year festivities

On Saturday 4 February, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Market gathered to perform the meritorious deed of dāna in support of the Mahā Sangha. Even as vendors and marketgoers are busy preparing for the last few days of the Lunar New Year festivities, many stepped forward to offer food and requisites at Pindacāra (monks on alms-round), experiencing the joy of giving especially to those worthy of honour.

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22 December 2022

Dhamma Talk by Ven. Wanarathana & New Year Dana

On the first day of the new year, we invite you to join us to learn Dhamma with Ven. Wanarathana after the morning meditation, offering and chanting.  We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dana to venerable sir.  You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer.

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30 June 2022

Dhamma Forum

‘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.

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6 July 2021

Dāna is not just about giving

Dāna – the practice of giving – is a fundamental cultivation for Buddhists.  We are often encouraged to offer alms to Sangha members, perform service at temples, monasteries and Dhamma centres, as well as provide advice and encouragement to our friends.  Giving enables us to experience deeper joy because it is not reliant on material gain, instead it opens up our hearts to connect with others.

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