Report by Tung Wai Hau
On Saturday 8 November, two of Nalanda Institute’s distinguished lecturers, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama and Achariya Tan Siang Chye delivered the lecture on ‘Buddhist Arts & Culture’. Students eagerly attended this last lecture of the 5-month BPS402 – Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies course.
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On 25 and 26 October, the final two sessions of the Mandarin Buddhist Studies Course (Semester 2) was conducted by Sis. Nandini Tan at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. Sis. Nandini gave separate lectures on the ‘Four Noble Truths’ and ‘Noble Eightfold Path’. Six new participants joined the weekend’s class and showed great enthusiasm by arriving early at the Centre to learn the Dhamma.
Read moreOn 11 October, students of BPS402 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies attended Lecture 8 after returning from a fruitful and enjoyable study tour to Bujang Valley a week before. Achariya Tan Siang Chye explained the Indian social context and political structures that existed during the Buddha’s time.
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On 27 and 28 September, Semester 2 of the Mandarin Buddhist Studies Course offered by Nalanda Institute continued at NEO Centre Johor Bahru, after the first semester ended in mid-July. Participants were enthusiastic and eager to learn as Sis. Nandinī Tan covered the topic of ‘Ten Wholesome and Unwholesome Deeds’.
Read moreOn Saturday 27 September, Nalanda Institute’s BPS402 Higher Certificate Course participants attended Lecture 7 on “The Buddha’s Mission”. The session was conducted by Achariya Tan Siang Chye, the Director of Nalanda Institute. He gave a great account of the early development of Buddha-Sasana and the Buddha’s own lifetime. The next session of this 5-month course is scheduled on Saturday, 11 October.
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On 12 – 13 July, 34 participants attended the fifth and sixth sessions of the Mandarin Buddhist Course conducted by Bro. Aggaphala Yap at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. Bro. Aggaphala, who is a professional counsellor with experience in community counseling, spoke on the subject of “Kamma and Rebirth”.
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On Saturday 5 July, 46 registered participants attended the first lecture of the much-anticipated BPS 402 – Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies – offered by Nalanda Institute Malaysia. A similar course (BPS 401) was last organised 5 years ago, also by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies, from July to December 2009.
Read moreIn conjunction with the upcoming ‘Dhamma Day’, Nalanda Institute Malaysia offered a commentarial course on the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ on Saturday 28 June at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The course which was conducted by the Institute’s Director-Emeritus, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, saw a good turnout of 105 participants.
Read moreThe much-anticipated BPS402 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies programme will begin this Saturday, 5 July 2014. This 5-month course is offered by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies (BPS). It is suitable for those who have obtained basic qualifications in Buddhist Studies and who wish to deepen their learning and understanding.
Read moreAfter the successful completion of the 10-session ‘Certificate in Buddhist Studies’ in 2013, Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies is now offering the much anticipated 5-month ‘Higher Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies’, beginning 5 July 2014.
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