We joyfully invite you to join the ‘Buddha Day’ programmes streamed live on our Facebook page. Tune in as we explore the Wesak theme for Buddhist Era 2565 – ‘Moving Forward with Courage and Hope’.
Read moreTo navigate through the vicissitudes of life, gratitude and hope are necessary values to develop. Gratitude is a positive mental quality that comes from reflecting on the support that we have received, often through the kindness of our parents, teachers, friends and many other people. It opens up our hearts to those around us and enables us to enjoy the full blessings of life in this very moment.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalandians joyfully returned for the first Sunday Morning Service since Nalanda Centre was closed earlier this year due to the Movement Control Order. Devotees were vigilant in observing the precautionary measures with understanding and mettā for the safety of everyone at the Centre. In this service, Bro.Tan Siang Chye gave a Dhamma talk on how we enhance our lives through living not just for our own welfare, but also for the welfare of others.
Read moreIn this talk delivered in early May, Director of Nalanda Institute Achariya Tan Siang Chye explains the importance of cultivating faith, and how we can anchor our spiritual practice and progress with this essential quality.
Read moreIn this talk given on Buddha Day B.E. 2564, Bro.Benny Liow shares Buddhist teachings on how to cope with fear and anxiety in the face of uncertainties in life. He quotes from the Pāli Canon as well as from contemporary Buddhist teachers to highlight the practices that lead to tranquility.
Read moreThe highlight of today’s Buddha Day celebration is the “Night of Togetherness” at 8.30pm this evening. The programme features a special message and teaching by Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro, blessings by Venerable Sri Saranankara, and a Dhamma Talk by Nalanda founder, Bro Tan.
Read moreNamo Buddhaya! Due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by Covid-19 pandemic that precluded large gatherings for ‘Buddha Day’ this year, Nalanda Buddhist Society has specially prepared a series of on-line programmes on 6 and 7 May to celebrate this spiritual occasion. We joyfully invite everyone to participate in these learning opportunities where respected Dhamma speakers will be speaking on topics revolving around the ‘Buddha Day’ theme – “Tranquility in the face of Uncertainty”.
Read moreThis Thursday 30 April, we invite everyone to go “live” on Nalanda Facebook to witness the launching of the 2020 Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Theme. In conjunction with the launching, Bro.Tan will be giving a talk on ‘achieving tranquility in unsettling times’.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 February, Bro. Ananda Fong delivered a Dhamma talk on ‘Saddhā in Buddha-Dhamma’. ‘Saddhā’, a Pāli word, refers to faith or confidence in the Three Jewels. We develop this confidence by learning what the Buddha taught and more importantly, by applying the teachings and values in our daily lives.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 January, Datuk Charlie Chia delivered a Dhamma talk during the Sunday Morning Service at Nalanda Centre. He related that many people are unhappy because they become attached to what they like and suffer disappointment when undesirable changes happen. To overcome this, we must recollect what the Buddha taught; that all conditioned phenomena is subject to change. We should therefore learn to accept change by reflecting on this natural and inevitable process.
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