For the past few weeks, Pustaka Nalanda librarians have been busy cataloging and arranging books at the new Youth Library located at Level 3 of Nalanda Youth Centre**. Before this, the Youth Library temporarily occupied ‘Sucinta Room’, which will now house the Chinese Books Section instead.
Read moreOn 4 August 2013, Nalanda was honoured to be among the recipients of Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s 16-volume set of new publications, which were published to mark the Venerable’s 75th anniversary of monkhood.
Read morePustaka Nalanda cordially invites the public to join us in launching Nalanda Youth Library (YL) - the latest addition to our expanding library. This new wing caters for the learning needs and reading interests of teenagers and younger adults. Presently, the YL catalogue has 500+ titles, and growing. Let us all come and render our support and encouragement to the growth of proper Buddhist education! See you at Nalanda!
Read moreAn Interactive Discussion with Dr. David R. Loy, author of “The Great Awakening - A Buddhist Social Theory” Dr. Loy began his sharing by saying that the Buddha was a great social revolutionary who advocated egalitarianism during His time in India. Regardless of caste or social status, once ordained and entered the Sangha community, one shed his/her identity and strives only for enlightenment from cycles of birth and death. To the people of India at that time, it was such a revolutionary movement and a great social awakening.
Read moreVolunteer librarians gathered on 31 March for a training session on the Senayan Library Management System which features the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), an online database with thumbnail document image support, Simple Search and Advanced Search modes, adopted by Pustaka Nalanda.
Read moreAfter lunch, the participants went to Pustaka Nalanda for the sharing and discussion on "The Three Jewels (Part 1)".
Read moreIntroduction The editor goes deeper to explore the unique and universal challenges faced by young people on the spiritual path - from issues of identity to mental health and intimate relationships. The book offers the voices of many teenagers and young adults of diverse ethnic heritage, as well as fascinating accounts from established Buddhist teachers - e.g. Thich Nhat Hanh, Ven. H. Gunaratana, etc. - looking back at their own youthful experiences on the path.
Read moreHave you read a Dhamma book today? What can we do to make this Wesak a meaningful day? Besides participating in religious activities at Buddhist temple or centre, we can also read a book on Buddhism and share our understanding with family members and friends.
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