Report by J. J. Tan | Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng
In the early morning of Saturday 7 June, Nalandians and devotes gathered at the Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets to take part in the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ (monks going on alms-round). We were grateful to welcome two monks from the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul to go on ‘Pindacāra’.
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On Tuesday 24 June, Nalanda Centre was honoured to have Āyasmā Kumāra to deliver a Mandarin Dhamma talk with the title ‘以智慧面对逆境’ (“How to overcome adversities with Wisdom”). When faced with difficulty in life, one should face it, accept it, and handle it with a positive mind and wisdom.
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On Sunday 8 June, Nalanda Centre was again filled with devotees eager to learn Dhamma. The morning Service began with pūja, chanting and meditation. After which, the congregation was delightfully surprised by the unexpected presence of Bro. Tan, who shared words of wisdom about ‘happiness’.
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On Monday 2 June, devotees had an inspiring evening listening to Ayya Santinī’s Dhamma talk during her three-day visit to Nalanda. Ayya used the ongoing renovations at Nalanda Centre as an analogy for one’s spiritual journey. The space (in our hearts) which was previously occupied for material gains is presently demolished, making room for spiritual activities in the future.
Read moreWe would like to invite all devotees and volunteers to join our Pindacāra (alms-round) Programme this Saturday 7 June, at Sri Petaling morning market at 8.30 am, followed by the Happy Garden market at 9.30 am.
Read moreTonight we are honoured to host Ven. Ayya Santinī for a Dhamma Talk at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Ayya Santinī is the abbess of a nunnery in Maribaya, Indonesia, and a well-known Dhammaduta in that country. We welcome everyone to Nalanda Centre at 8.00pm tonight for an evening of inspiring Dhamma learning!
Read moreToday is the new-moon day for the month of Jeṭṭha, and the first Uposatha Observance day during our annual ‘Gimhāna Period’. We welcome everyone to join us at Nalanda Centre tonight for an evening of meditation, pūja, chanting, and Dhamma teaching by Bro Tan. The programme tonight starts at 8.00pm. Come experience the joy of learning and practising in the company of like-minded spiritual friends. All are welcome!
Read moreEvery year between the Full-moon days of May and July, Nalanda organises a 7-week period of Dhamma immersion where devotees can gather for meditation, chanting, Dhamma discussions, and communal service. This 7-week programme is called the ‘Gimhāna Retreat’ at Nalanda. This year it begins on 28 May and ends on 16 July.
Read moreOn Sunday 18 May, Bro. Tan was invited to Shah Alam Buddhist Society to talk on the Buddha’s teaching of ‘Dependent Arising’ (“Paticca Samuppāda”). The Buddha’s profound teaching explains in detail the arising of suffering in the mind, as well as its cessation.
Read moreWesak Observance B.E. 2558 at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur came to a joyful conclusion on Tuesday, 13 May with the offering of lunch to Sangha member and devotees. Earlier that morning, there was a delightful Dhamma talk by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Director of Nalanda Institute, with the theme “Being a Good Practitioner and Friend”.
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