From 6 to 9 December, Nalanda hosted a monastic entourage from Indonesia as part of a larger group who stayed in Nalanda Centre for an Asubha workshop organised by the Academy of Silent Mentor and Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. The entourage was led by Ven. Ālokavaṃsa Thera and included 5 other bhikkhus (monks), 2 sameneras (novice monks), and 6 sayalays (10-preceptor nuns).
Read moreOn Saturday 7 December, the community around the Happy Garden and O.U.G. markets joined the monthly Pindacāra programme, a welcomed opportunity for many. Hosted by members and volunteers of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch, volunteers continued to engage more market-goers’ whose interest were piqued by the sight of so many people presenting food and requisites to the monks.
Read moreIf you had visited Nalanda Centre over the weekend, it is almost as if Nalanda Centre had transformed into a monastery! Everywhere you looked, the sight of recluses donning robes of different brown hues with glistening-shaven heads brought serene and reverent energy to the building.
Read more7 December 2024 marks the 97th birthday of the most Venerable Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Nayaka Thero, a highly-regarded speaker, meditation teacher, and senior prelate in North America. Fondly known as ‘Bhante G’, Ven. Gunaratana has been propagating Dhamma in India, Malaysia and the United States of America for almost 8 decades.
Read moreOn Wednesday 27 November, Nalanda members and devotees had the opportunity to learn from Ajahn Karuniko in the evening service at Nalanda Centre. Ajahn taught us ways to be aware of the mind states and reflect on our thoughts skilfully in order to maintain calm and respond wisely when faced with difficult situations.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 November, Ven. Alokavamsa led the Pindacara programme at the Seri Kembangan markets, together with Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī. The community gave with much joy as they relished the sight of figures clad in brown robes walking calmly and composed, stopping occasionally at the behest of those preparing their offerings.
Read moreWe invite you to join us in offering meal dāna to Ven. Alokavamsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī at Nalanda Centre. Breakfast dāna will be offered on Tuesday 26 November. On Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November, breakfast and lunch dāna will be offered at 7am and 11am respectively. You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer. Thank you.
Read moreWe are privileged to host Ven. Ajahn Karuniko on Wednesday 27 November for a Dhamma teaching. Ajahn Karuniko is from Greater Manchester, England and was ordained as a monk in 1984 at Cittaviveka with Ajahn Sumedho as his preceptor. He has served previously as the Abbot of Cittaviveka Chithurst Forest Monastery in the U.K.
Read moreOn Sunday 10 November, Nalanda members and devotees learned about cultivating patience and tolerance with Ven. Dr. Chandima who started by distinguishing that tolerance is about accepting external differences or discomforts without resistance whereas patience is inward in nature, about how one maintains composure through challenging situations.
Read moreNalanda is hosting Ven. Ālokavaṁsa, Sayalay Diṭṭhisampadā and Sayalay Mittādevī from 12 – 28 November 2024 at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Ven. Ālokavaṁsa is a bhikkhu from Indonesia and ordained in Myanmar in the Pak-Auk forest meditation tradition. He currently resides in Pondok Girivana Bali, Indonesia. During their stay, take this opportunity to learn and make offerings to a well-practised Sangha member. All are welcome!
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