On the long holiday weekend of 24 to 26 December, over 100 participants and volunteers gathered for the inaugural ‘Dhamma-living Camp for Families’ at Wisdom Park. This family camp turned into an extraordinary opportunity for parents and children to bond with each other as they explored the theme “Gratitude is my attitude”.
Read moreOur first Dhamma-living Camp for Families concluded yesterday after 3 days of joyous learning and family bonding. Both parents and children were deeply inspired by the insightful Dhamma talks and activities which filled their hearts with a deep sense of gratitude for one another.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends a “Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year”! May your reunions with friends and family be filled with love, laughter and goodwill. Let us take time to show care for others and grow spiritually to become better individuals and compassionate communities.
Read moreThe inaugural Dhamma-living Camp for Families starts tomorrow morning at Wisdom Park. Volunteers and Dhamma School facilitators have been enthusiastically preparing the programme, activities & facilities over the past few weeks, and are now ready to welcome parents and their children. We look forward to seeing our participants tomorrow and wish everyone a safe journey!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society is offering our inaugural programme ‘Family Dhamma School’ where parents and children will come together for Dhamma learning and practice. With the family being the primary social unit in all human societies, this provides an optimal way for the entire family to grow together spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 October, 72 Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators, parents and students had a joyful Family Day at Wisdom Park. Families had the opportunity to work together to render their service in upkeeping Wisdom Park and greening the environment. The service was followed by family-bonding activities which were filled with fun while instilling wholesome values such as patience, mutual support and trust between family members.
Read moreNalanda is hosting our first-ever Dhamma-Living Camp for Families! This camp held from 24 to 26 December 2022 at Wisdom Park, Kuala Kubu Bharu, aims to bring parents and their children closer to the Buddha’s Teachings and learn how Dhamma can be cultivated to achieve family well-being. The programme highlights include inspiring learning sessions and family-bonding activities.
Read moreToday, on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month, Chinese people throughout the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节). It is a time of family gatherings and a celebration of harmony and togetherness. For friends traveling home to celebrate with your loved ones, have a safe journey and enjoyable gathering. On this festive occasion, we wish everyone and every family harmony, and peace. May you be well and happy. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐！
Read moreOn Sunday 19 June, Sis. Buddhinī Tan gave a Dhamma sharing on ‘Living in harmony with family’. She explained the importance of the Four Bonds of Fellowship (Sangaha Sutta AN 4.32) in enhancing the interconnectedness of those living together and cultivating harmony within our families. When applied with right understanding, we become more caring, relate well and are more useful to one another, leading to everyone dwelling in happiness and unity.
Read moreIn the third Gimhāna Sunday Service on 12 June, Sis. Sandy Lim delivered a Dhamma sharing on living in harmony with our family. Harmony is the smooth and pleasant functioning together of two or more parties, resulting in not just concord, but also unity. When harmony within the family unit exists, it forms the nucleus of a peaceful community. The Buddha taught that ‘the progress of a society’ (aparihāniyā dhamma) can be measured by the ability ‘to meet together in harmony, adjourn in harmony and conduct business in harmony’ (Mahāparinibbāna Sutta, DN16).
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