Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.
On Saturday 8 March, Bro. Tan conducted an “Introduction to Meditation” practical lesson at NEO Centre Johor Bahru to a capacity crowd. Bro. Tan first explained clearly what the meaning of ‘Dhamma-practice’ is, and how one makes progress therein.
Read moreNalanda Institute successfully concluded the 2-day “Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop”, held on 1 and 2 March at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The workshop saw an overwhelming turn out beyond the targeted 100 participants. Seasoned meditators traveled from near and far to learn from the experienced and knowledgeable teacher, Āyasmā Aggacitta.
Read moreOn Wednesday 19 February, we were delighted to have Ajahn Karuniko guiding us in meditation and to deliver a Dhamma talk on “Mindfulness”. After the evening Pūja and chanting, Ajahn skillfully guided the devotees for an hour’s meditation. After which, Ajahn shared about the importance and benefits of calming our minds through meditation.
Read moreThank you for enrolling in the inaugural Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop organised by Nalanda Institute’s Buddhist & Pāli Studies Department. Currently, the enrolment for this ground-breaking workshop has surpassed our capacity, and the application is now closed.
Read moreNalanda Free School classes started last week with 250 registered students so far. By March, we expect the number to exceed 400, as some classes are still open for registration at both Nalanda Centre and NEO Centre Happy Garden.
Read moreOn Wednesday 4 December, Nalandians and devotees had the opportunity to offer lunch dāna to Venerables Ajahn Cattamālo and Ajahn Cagino at Nalanda House. Both Ajahns trained under the Thai forest monk tradition of Ajahn Chah.
Read moreOn 1 December, Ayya Susīla led the Bhāvanā Day (one-day meditation retreat) at Nalanda Centre. After the morning Pūja, Ayya Susīla delivered a profound and inspiring Dhamma talk themed “Returning to the Purity of Mind”. Ayya shared that one should not just focus on having clarity of mind, but also its purity through the cultivation of morality and wisdom.
Read moreOn Sunday 20 October, a group of 40 undergraduates from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) held a one-day meditation camp at Nalanda Centre. The retreat started at 9am and ended at 10pm, and was led by Venerables Bhikshuni 持向 (Chi-Xiang) and Bhikshuni 继持 (Ji-Chi). University and college students regularly make use of Nalanda Centre for their programmes and activities. Sadhu anumodana
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Renowned Vipassana Meditation Teacher, Acharya S. N. Goenka, passed away peacefully in Mumbai, India on Sunday, 29 September 2013 (early Monday, 30 September, Malaysian time). He was 90.
Read moreOn Wednesday, 4 September 2013, Pustaka Nalanda invited Bro. H S Tan to conduct a special meditation session and deliver a Dhamma Talk as part of the on-going Ajahn Buddhadasa Commemoration Programme. Quoting several discourses from the Anguttara Nikaya, Bro. Tan spoke about the qualities of an 'elder in the Dhamma'. One is reckoned an 'elder in the Dhamma' not by seniority in years; rather it is by the degree of virtue, true understanding of the teachings, meditative attainments, and penetrative wisdom.
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