“The mother-child relationship is paradoxical. It requires the most intense love on the mother’s side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, to become fully independent.” - Erich Fromm
Read more13 July & 10 August 2012
Pustaka Nalanda’s Monthly Dhamma Discussions
‘The Great Discovery’ was the topic of the July Dhamma discussion at Nalanda Centre. The serialised monthly discussion is a Pustaka Nalanda programme aimed at bringing the Dhamma to those who want to know more about the Buddha’s teachings. Our presenter Bro. Ananda Fong skilfully guides participants in uncovering the Buddha’s ‘Great Discovery’ – the Four Noble Truths. In the 13 July session, the discussion was on the first three Noble Truths of Dukkha; the cause of Dukkha; and the end of Dukkha. The fourth Noble Truth of the path leading to the cessation of Dukkha was discussed on 10 August under the topic ‘The Path to Happiness’.
Read moreTopic: The Three Jewels – Part 2
Date: Friday, 8 June 2012
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Pustaka Nalanda
Below are the Páli verses that we recite to recall the qualities of the noble Sangha:
Supatipanno Bhagavato savakasangho
Ujupatipanno Bhagavato savakasangha
Ñayapatipanno Bhagavato savakasangho
Samicipatipanno Bhagavato savakasangho
To complete the explanation of The Three Jewels, we will explore these qualities during the session on 8 June.
After lunch, the participants went to Pustaka Nalanda for the sharing and discussion on "The Three Jewels (Part 1)".
Read moreMonthly Dhamma Discussion Date: 11 May 2012, Friday Time: 12pm – 1.30pm Venue: Pustaka Nalanda Topic: The Three Jewels – Part 1
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