Today marks the New Moon Uposatha for the Assayuja month, a meaningful occasion for us to deepen our mental cultivation and Dhamma practice. Let us renew our commitment to the Noble Eightfold Path, cultivate greater mindfulness and wisdom through meditation and the observance of the Eight Precepts, and continue our journey towards inner peace and liberation.
Read moreEarlier this morning, a team of 36 Nalanda members and friends departed for a five-day study tour to Borobudur and Jogjakarta, Indonesia, from 7 to 11 October. Organised by Nalanda Institute, the journey offers participants opportunities to deepen their appreciation of Buddhist heritage and learn from local Buddhist communities.
Read moreTake a day to pause, reflect, and cultivate mindfulness. Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a one-day meditation learning session for youths aged 18–35 on Sunday, 1 November from 9am to 4pm. We are honoured to have Bro. Tan Siang Chye guide us in learning and practising meditation, helping us develop greater awareness and understanding of ourselves.
Read moreToday is the Poṭṭhapāda Full-moon Uposatha, a precious opportunity to pause, reflect, and strengthen our Dhamma practice. May we make good use of this day by observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness and meditation, and listening to the Dhamma. May our practice bring greater peace, wisdom, and clarity to our lives.
Read moreToday is the Sāvana Full-moon Uposatha, a valuable occasion for observance and spiritual practice. It is a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthening our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation, and listening to Dhamma teachings.
Read moreToday is the Sāvaṇa New-moon Uposatha, a meaningful day for observance and spiritual practice. It is a valuable opportunity for lay practitioners to cultivate renunciation by observing the Eight Precepts, simplifying life, and turning inward. Grounded in moral virtue, we let go of desires and ill will through loving-kindness. With body and speech restrained, the mind becomes calm and clear, allowing insight into impermanence and non-self.
Read moreOn Tuesday 28 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre with faith and gratitude to observe the Āsāḷha Full-moon Uposatha and commemorate Dhamma Day, marking the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dhamma over 2,600 years ago. The congregation reverently recited the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, reflecting on the timeless teachings of the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreDuring the Youth Sunday Service on 19 July, Nalanda youths gathered for an inspiring Dhamma session with Achariya Vijaya, affectionately known as Uncle Vijaya. Continuing the study of the Jayamaṅgala Gāthā, he guided participants through the eighth verse, which recounts how the Buddha compassionately dispelled the wrong views of the Brahmā Baka. Rather than relying on supernatural power or force, the Buddha's victory was won through wisdom, compassion, and the realisation of truth.
Read moreBeginning on the day after the Āsālha Full-moon (Dhamma Day), Theravāda Buddhist monks enter the annual Vassa or Rains Retreat, a three-month period of intensified spiritual cultivation. During this time, monks remain in one monastery, devoting themselves to meditation, Dhamma study, teaching, and the observance of the monastic discipline (Vinaya). Lay devotees also take this opportunity to deepen their own practice through generosity (dāna), moral conduct (sīla), meditation (bhāvanā), and regular support of the Sangha.
Read moreOn Sunday 26 July, Nalanda joyfully welcomed members, devotees and guests for the Dhammacakka Day Observance and Samaggi Day, featuring a Special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue held in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the passing of our late Spiritual Adviser, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. The gathering honoured his enduring legacy as an exemplary Buddhist leader who dedicated his life to fostering harmony, mutual respect and understanding across Buddhist traditions and religions.
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