Meditation

Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.

25 July 2012

Treading the Noble Path

Walking meditation with mindful movements and an observing mind The main aim of Buddhist meditation is to purify the mind of unwholesome tendencies.  When the roots of greed, hatred and delusion are removed, the mind is freed from suffering.

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26 June 2012

Asalha Observance at Nalanda

Asalha Full-moon Day falls exactly 2 months after Wesak Day.  It marks the three important events in the history of Buddhism – the day Buddha Gotama was conceived; the day He renounced worldly life to become an ascetic; and the day He first preached the Dhamma as the Enlightened Teacher.

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21 June 2012

Recap, Review and Reinforce

Before the self-practice group sitting meditation, we reaffirm our faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.  With understanding and devotion, we pay homage to our Teacher, the Enlightened and Blessed One, take the Three Refuges and observe the Five Precepts.

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22 May 2012

Meditation Retreat guided by Ayya Susīla

Garbed in saffron robes, with head cleanly shaven and a gentle smile on her lips, Ayya Susīla casts a picture of quiet beatitude that exudes great inspiration to the 35 participants sitting in meditation with her during the 2-day, 1-night meditation retreat at Nalanda Centre.

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9 May 2012

Bhavana Retreat

7-day 6-night Meditation Retreat at Nalanda Centre Start :  Sunday, 3 June 2012, 2pm End  :  Saturday, 9 June 2012, 5pm

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15 January 2012

Bhavana Day

Thirty participants ascended the Tan Yew Lai Hilltop Buddhist Centre in Puchong for a 3-day meditation retreat under the guidance of Sayalay Susīla. A Theravada nun since 1991, Sayalay practised Vipassana meditation intensively for many years in Myanmar under the guidance of well-known masters. The participants picked up precious pointers on the practice from the experienced and amiable nun. Feedback from the yogis were very positive and many were inspired to keep on practising after the retreat.

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