Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.
Report by Chan Jia Xin
In October 2016, Nalanda Centre was honoured to host a visit by Venerable Ayya Santinī, a senior Theravada bhikkhuni from Indonesia. Nalandians grabbed the opportunity to invite Ayya Santinī for a Dhamma talk after our weekly Wednesday meditation session.
Read moreCapping off a fantastic 2016, Nalanda Youth Centre conducted a one-day meditation retreat for 150 young adults on Saturday, 26 November. The retreat featured insightful Dhamma teachings and practical meditation guidance by Nalanda founder, Bro Tan.
Read moreParticipants of the Dhamma-in-Youth meditation retreat are reminded to arrive at Nalanda Centre for registration between 8.00am and 8.45am this Saturday. The retreat begins at 9.00am. This one-day meditation retreat is specially catered for youths aged 16 to 29 to learn how to ‘de-stress’ and attain inner peace despite having packed academic, work and social schedules. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Read moreAt the Service Sunday on 9 October, Sis. Tan Yee Yong was invited to deliver a talk on ‘Meditation’. She recounted history by stating that certain meditation practices already existed before the Buddha’s time. In fact, the Buddha-to-be Siddhattha Gotama learned from two prominent meditation teachers of His time – Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 October, thirty undergraduates from Universiti Putra Malaysia attended a one-day meditation retreat at Nalanda Centre organized by the university’s Buddhist Society. The retreat held from 10am to 10pm was led by Venerable Bhikshuni Ji-Chi and Venerable Bhikshuni Chi-Xiang.
Read moreScientists at NASA say that people across the world tonight will get to witness the ‘brightest’ full-moon since 1948. This ‘supermoon’ happens at its ‘perigee’ phase, where the orbiting moon is closest to Earth, and a good 14% closer than its ‘apogee’ phase where it orbits farthest away from us.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre is organising a free one-day meditation retreat specially catered for young adults aged 16 to 29. The camp will be conducted by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan, an inspiring and respected Dhamma teacher. 125 youths have so far registered for the retreat; there are only 25 places left. If you’re interested to participate, register on-line at PARTICIPATE NOW.
Read moreWorldly news can be shocking at times. It is important to anchor our minds and fortify our hearts from awful twists and turns in life. Come to Nalanda Centre for an evening of meditation, wise reflection, and Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan, from 8pm to 10pm tonight. It’s promised to soothe your anxieties.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre is organising a one-day meditation retreat on Saturday, 26 November, from 9am to 6pm. It will be guided by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan. This beginner-friendly retreat is specially catered for young adults between the ages of 16 and 29.
Read moreNalanda Youth Centre is organising a one-day meditation retreat on Saturday, 26 November, from 9am to 6pm. It will be guided by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan, an inspiring teacher who gives clear instructions with insightful sharings. This beginner-friendly retreat is specially catered for young adults between the ages of 16 and 29.
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