Monastics

11 April 2024

Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Kusalo

We joyfully invite you to join us on Wednesday, 17 April at Nalanda Centre to learn and reflect on Dhamma with  Venerable Ajahn Kusalo, the abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery in Wellington, New Zealand.  The programme will commence at 8pm with offerings and evening chanting.  We look forward to welcome you.

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6 April 2024

Ven. Cunda and Ajahn Bodhidhaja visit Wisdom Park

On Sunday 31 March, we welcomed Ven. Cunda and Ajahn Bodhidhaja to Wisdom Park for a short visit.  Both monks are from Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia and had just conducted meditation retreats in Johor Bahru and Klang Valley.  An opportune meeting, participants of the 2nd National Camp for Dhamma School Teachers warmly greeted venerable sirs and listened carefully to their words of advice.

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28 March 2024

Hosting and learning with Ven. Ajahn Visālo

From 21 to 26 March, Nalanda Centre hosted Ven. Ajahn Visālo, an Indonesian monk who ordained under Luang Por Liem, Abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong.  Devotees and members were grateful for the opportunity to associate with a well-practised teacher to learn the Dhamma and make offerings.

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23 March 2024

Community gathers for Pindacāra at Seri Kembangan.

On Saturday 16 March, the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme was reintroduced to the local community at the morning wet market in Seri Kembangan.  Many vendors and market-goers were happy to again see the sight of monks walking barefoot and receiving alms at the Bazar Rakyat; as they also took the opportunity to make offerings themselves.

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21 March 2024

Ajahn Visālo arrives at Nalanda

We are honoured to receive Ven. Ajahn Visālo at Nalanda Centre today, where he will stay from 21– 26 March. Ajahn will give his first talk TONIGHT, 8pm at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur.  His next talk will be this Sunday, 9am at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.

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18 March 2024

Observing Nalanda Patron’s Day at Brickfields Maha Vihara

Earlier today on 18 March, a group of Nalanda leaders and members visited Brickfields Maha Vihara to observe our annual Nalanda Patron’s Day.  Held in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Nalanda’s late spiritual advisor Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, it is a day to remember and commemorate all teachers and benefactors who have contributed to Nalanda’s education mission.

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15 March 2024

Hosting Ajahn Visālo

We are honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Visālo at Nalanda from 21 – 26 March. Take this opportunity to meet with a well-practised teacher to learn the Dhamma and to make offerings.

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11 March 2024

Cultivating insights with Ven Gavesi

Just yesterday, over 35 yogis and volunteers completed the Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Gavesi held from 1 to 10 March at Wisdom Park.  Yogis were guided by venerable sir in 10 days of intensive practice, starting with clear instructions, daily Dhamma talks and personal interviews.

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10 March 2024

Cultivating generosity at Pindacāra

The Buddha said, “If you knew, as I do, the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing some of it.”, and through His own actions and teachings, the Buddha taught for us to understand the virtue of generosity which gives rise to inner joy.  Dana (giving) is also a form of kindness and compassion practice motivated by unconditional caring for another.

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26 February 2024

Esteemed visit by Tan Chao Khun Samai on Māgha Pūja Day

On Saturday 24 February, Nalanda was honoured to host Venerable Tan Chao Khun Samai for an alms-round on our monthly Pindacara route at Taman OUG morning market, a Dhamma Chat in Nalanda Community Centre, and a tour of Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  In just one day, Tan Chao Khun Samai made a mark on many members of the community through his teachings and benevolence in accepting offerings.

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