On Wednesday 17 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to observe ‘Dhamma Day’. This auspicious occasion fell on the full-moon of the month Asalha; it commemorates the preaching of Buddha’s first discourse after His Enlightenment, when He taught His first five disciples the fundamental teachings of ‘Four Noble Truths’. The celebrated discourse – ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ – reverberated throughout Nalanda Centre as Bro. Tan led devotees in reciting it.
Read moreOn 30 June, Nalandians were honoured to welcome Sayadaw Nyanapurnik, Sanghanayaka of Nepal, back to Nalanda Centre for Dhamma teaching in conjunction with Nalanda Institute’s 12th anniversary. Sayadaw advised us to use our intellect to discern the wholesome from unwholesome, and purify our mental states. When we cultivate sīla (morality), we have a strong foundation upon which to develop samādhi (concentration). Only then can pañña (wisdom) arise to eradicate defilements with Right Effort. Sayadaw also reinforced the importance of associating with wise teachers and spiritual friends.
Read moreFrom 14 to 16 June, 33 participants gathered at Mitraville Meditation Centre in Kundasang, Sabah, for Sutta-Learning Retreat conducted by Nalanda founder Bro Tan. The participants came from several local Buddhist societies to learn the popular Karanīya Mettā Sutta (Sutta Nipata 1.8) to deepen their understanding of each Pāli verse for spiritual growth.
Read moreOn Sunday 12 May, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held a ‘Peace Walk’ around Happy Garden to commemorate Buddha Day. Earlier in the evening, a simple dinner was hosted for the local community with devotees offering food out of generosity.
Read moreOn Saturday 11 May, 104 participants joined the one-day meditation retreat conducted by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan and Nalanda Institute Director Achariya Tan Siang Chye. The aim of the retreat is to introduce young adults to regular practice of meditation in order to free their minds from clutter.
Read moreFor seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment on Wesak full-moon in May, He contemplated on the Dhamma with His perfectly clear faculty of comprehension. Then, He travelled for seven days from Bodhgaya to Sarnath, where He preached the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta on Asalha Day, the full-moon in July.
Read moreFrom 16 to 20 March, 34 friends came from Singapore for a special Dhamma retreat held at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre. Nalanda founder Bro. Tan conducted five days of teachings and sutta study sessions which focussed on how we can live skilfully to cultivate wisdom and to gain clarity of purpose in life.
Read moreTreasures of a meaningful life are not diamonds or gold. True wealth and happiness reside in a trained mind, cultivated with wisdom and compassion. We warmly invite you to join activities at Nalanda Centre on ‘Buddha Day’.
Read moreThis weekend, Buddhists around the world will commemorate the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago, and mark the beginning of Buddhist Year (B.E.) 2563. We invite you, your family and friends to join spiritual and learning programmes at Nalanda Centre, which includes Dhamma teachings, Sutta Study, and the highlight of our celebrations – the annual Heritage Procession and worshipping of Buddha Relic.
Read moreThe Buddha’s teaching was passed down in the form of discourses and sermons (Sutta). Before passing away, the Buddha reminded His disciples that, “the Dhamma and Vinaya I have set forth and laid down for you shall be your teacher after I am gone…” Thus, He enshrined the Dhamma-Vinaya as the guiding principle in one’s conduct and practice towards liberation.
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