On this 8th day of Lunar New Year festivities, gatherings continue as Hokkien families organise large celebrations to welcome the Hokkien New Year. These gatherings are lively and heartwarming, just as the reunions have been in the past week when we are surrounded by our loved ones and friends who each add their unique presence to the celebration.
Read morePractising contentment and moderation during Chinese New Year can be challenging because celebrations are full of indulgent feasting, social gatherings, and a culture of abundance. True en-‘JOY’-ment however comes from appreciating the essence of Chinese New Year rather than overindulgence. Here’s 5 practical ways we can practise contentment and moderation this Chinese New Year.
Read moreChinese New Year is steeped in culture, celebration and meaningful traditions. In Kelantan, one cherished custom unites the Buddhist community - visiting temples for Sanghika-dāna on the first day of Chinese New Year. This act of giving is a profound expression of respect and gratitude to the monastics, carrying deep spiritual and cultural significance.
Read moreOur parents, grandparents and relatives have over the decades cared for us, from ensuring that we have our basic needs fulfilled to providing guidance and care for us to grow and become valued members of society. They are indeed a blessing in our life, having been our biggest supporters as we go through good and challenging times.
Read moreThis holiday period gives the potential for peace to blossom at home and within our community. By beginning each day with a meditation sitting to clear the mind, we can extend kind speech, action and thoughts mindfully throughout the day to create an environment of love and harmony.
Read moreEvery year, families come together on the eve of the Lunar New Year for the ‘Reunion Dinner’, a must-have before we welcome the new year. My family looks forward to this gathering with our loved ones because it is not just another meal; it is an intrinsic representation of family values and blessings.
Read moreThe Lunar New Year is exactly a week away and many look forward to this new beginning and time together with family and friends. To commemorate this festival, we are pleased to share a series of articles & a NalandaTV production on ‘8 Blessings’ for our reflection to enhance the celebrations to welcome the Year of the Wood Snake.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 December, Nalanda Dhamma School hosted a parenting workshop led by Bro. Aggaphala Yap for over 30 participants to learn and discuss how to address children's emotional needs effectively at different development stages, cultivate positive character traits and enhance parent-child relationships through effective communication.
Read moreOn Saturday 17 August, over 60 students and facilitators of Family Dhamma School Kuala Lumpur had a family outing to experience the joy of service and strengthen family well-being.
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