Dhamma Talk

6 November 2023

Dhamma talk by Ven. Sanghasena

We are honoured to host renowned social-reformer and inspiring teacher – Venerable Sanghasena Mahathera – on his upcoming journey to Malaysia, in conjunction with the “Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme” organised by Nalanda Youth Centre.

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27 October 2023

Nalanda youth speaks at Nottingham Buddhist Society

On Tuesday, 24 October, Nottingham Buddhist Society hosted Nalanda Youth leader, Bro. Yeo Disheng for a Dhamma talk at their weekly meeting.  Even after a full day at lectures, the students were eager to deepen their understanding about the Five Precepts, in the company of their alumni members.

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22 September 2023

Staying firm when things fall apart

On Sunday 17 September, Achariya S. Vijaya gave a rousing talk on how we can stay firm in facing the eight winds in life, especially when challenges arise.  If the mind is untrained, it flutters like the leaf blown by the wind, because it reacts impulsively based on our likes or dislikes.  As Buddhists, we can develop the mind, through learning, practising and realising the profound Dhamma, so that we can distance ourselves from unwholesome mental factors.

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15 September 2023

Arrival of Ven. Ariyadhammika & entourage

At 1pm today, Ven. Ariyadhammika and his entourage arrived at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  Venerable will be delivering a Dhamma talk tonight at 8pm for the New-Moon Uposatha Service.  All are welcome!

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12 September 2023

Uposatha Service & Dhamma talk by Ven. Ariyadhammika

We invite you to join us this Friday 15 September on the new-moon day of the month Assayuja, for the evening Uposatha Service and a Dhamma talk by Ven. Ariyadhammika, Saṅghaṇāyaka of Sasanarakha Buddhist Sanctuary Monk Training Centre in Taiping. Ven. Ariyadhammika, who is from Austria, was ordained in 2005 in Myanmar with Pa-Auk Sayadaw as his preceptor and meditation teacher.

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11 July 2023

Reflecting on the timeless teachings on ‘Dhamma Day’

On Sunday 2 July, over 80 devotees and volunteers gathered at Nalanda Centre on Dhamma Day, the Asalha full-moon to commemorate the Buddha’s teaching of His first discourse to the five ascetics over 26 centuries ago.  The congregation’s recitation of the inspiring ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ led by Bro. Lim Ajit, was charged with faith and gratitude for our Fully Enlightened Teacher.

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5 July 2023

Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Kalyano at Sungai Petani

We are honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Kalyano, for a Dhamma talk at Nalanda Education & Outeach Centre Sungai Petani, at 7.30pm Tuesday 11 July.  Ajahn Kalyano was born in London. His deep interest in Buddhism brought him to Thailand after completing his studies at Bristol University.  Ajahn Kalyano received ordination in the forest tradition of Ajahn Chah in 1985 and trained for many years under Ajahn Anan.  In 2000, Ajahn Kalyano was invited to establish the forest tradition in Australia where he is now the Abbot of Buddha Bodhivana Monastery in East Warburton, Victoria.

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2 July 2023

Three months Beginners’ Meditation Course at NEO JB

Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre,  Johor Bahru is hosting a three month 'Bhavana Class for Beginners' every Wednesday from 24 May.  Participants will be introduced to the Buddha's teachings on the cultivation of the mind through guided sessions.

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29 June 2023

Join ‘Dhamma Day’ & lunch dāna this Sunday

We invite you to join us this Sunday 2 July, the full-moon day of Asalha month, for ‘Dhamma Day’ Observance.  The service will start at 9am with offerings, chanting, meditation, and a recitation of  the inspiring ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’.  This will be followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on 'Reflections on the Dhamma.  We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dāna to Sangha members.  You may bring along cooked food or fruits to offer.  All are welcome!

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21 June 2023

Learning verses of the ‘Yamaka Vagga’

On Saturday 10 June, Nalanda Institute hosted the second of three Dhammapada Study Series at Nalanda Centre.  Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy led participants in a reflection of 8 verses from the Yamaka Vagga (The Chapter of Twin Verses), in which each pair consist of verses which are similar in language but bear opposite meanings to provide contrast on the path to be taken and the path to be avoided.

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