Gratitude

15 February 2025

Learning about gratitude on first day of Dhamma School

The new school year for Nalanda Dhamma School in Sri Serdang and Family Dhamma School at NEO Centre KL started last Sunday 9 February. It was the perfect opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of gratitude amid the Lunar New Year celebrations, and express their thanks to their loved ones, especially their parents.

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4 February 2025

“Tea-offering ceremony’ & Sunday morning service

We joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join us this Sunday 9 February for the annual “Tea-Offering Ceremony” and Gratitude Day, in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. This endearing tradition is hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School to express our appreciation to our parents, teachers and elders for their support and care.

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1 February 2025

Eight Blessings series #7 – Five Ways to Practise Contentment & Moderation this CNY

Practising 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.

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25 January 2025

Eight Blessings series #2 – Harmony and Togetherness at Reunions

Every 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.

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23 January 2025

Lunar New Year ‘8 Blessings’ series

The 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.

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20 November 2024

Rejoiceful ‘Sangha Day’ B.E. 2568

On Sunday 17 November, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the commemoration of the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre.  Together with their family members and friends, the congregation started the service with meditation, offerings, chanting, and listened attentively to the Dhamma talks about the significance of the Sangha community.

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7 August 2024

Heartfelt gratitude to ‘Family Fun Fair’ volunteers

Last Sunday 4 August, volunteers and stall operators of the recent Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2024 gathered back at Nalanda Centre for an appreciation session hosted by the Organising Committee.  Assistant Chairperson Sis. Evelyn Chow expressed our sincere gratitude for the volunteers’ kind support, cooperation and care in hosting the Family Fun Fair.

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12 February 2024

8 ways to embed gratitude in our daily lives

Readily Express Gratitude to Others: Regularly express appreciation to friends, family, colleagues, and others we know. A kind word or a gesture of acknowledgment can go a long way in strengthening interpersonal connections and build positive, harmonious relationships.

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9 February 2024

Happiness through gratitude this New Lunar Year

The Lunar New Year of the Dragon is tomorrow and Chinese communities around the world are celebrating with family reunions and gatherings from tonight.  In this festive season, we share with you this series on “Happiness through gratitude”.  May we be catalysts to bring about joy and harmony this festive season. 

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24 June 2023

Meaningful Father’s Day at Nalanda

On Sunday 18 June, Nalanda Dhamma School students in Serdang and Family Dhamma School students in Kuala Lumpur celebrated the love and care from their fathers and father-figures.  The celebrations created beautiful memories and also reinforced the importance of fathers in nurturing and shaping their children’s lives.

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