On 15 and 19 June, a workshop themed “The Young Buddhist Monk and His Role in the New Millennium” was held for Sri Lankan missionary monks based in Malaysia. The two-day, multiple-session workshop was held at the Brickfields Buddhist Maha Vihara and the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul.
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On Monday 2 June, devotees had an inspiring evening listening to Ayya Santinī’s Dhamma talk during her three-day visit to Nalanda. Ayya used the ongoing renovations at Nalanda Centre as an analogy for one’s spiritual journey. The space (in our hearts) which was previously occupied for material gains is presently demolished, making room for spiritual activities in the future.
Read more‘Pindacāra’ is the practice of Theravada monks going on alms-round to collect their daily meal. ‘Pindacāra’ is a compound Pāli word. ‘Pinda’ means lumps of food (contained in a monk’s alms-bowl). ‘Cāra’ means to walk about for the purpose of collecting alms-food. Hence, ‘Pindacāra’ means to collect food by going on alms-round.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 June, Nalandians warmly welcomed Ven. Ayya Santinī from Indonesia who arrived for a three-day visit to Nalanda. Ayya Santinī and 5 accompanying Indonesian devotees were met at the KL International Airport by Founder Bro. Tan, Sis. Buddhinī, Nandinī, Santī, and Bro Gan.
Read moreLast Monday 26 May, Nalandians had the privilege of offering dāna to Ven. Alokavamsa Bhikkhu from Indonesia. Ven. Alokavamsa was on his way to Pa-Auk Meditation Centre in Myanmar, and transited for a night at Nalanda Centre. We wish venerable the best of health and much spiritual progress. We also thank all devotees for your kindness and hospitality to Ven. Alokavamsa. Sadhu anumodana.
Read moreTonight we are honoured to host Ven. Ayya Santinī for a Dhamma Talk at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Ayya Santinī is the abbess of a nunnery in Maribaya, Indonesia, and a well-known Dhammaduta in that country. We welcome everyone to Nalanda Centre at 8.00pm tonight for an evening of inspiring Dhamma learning!
Read moreThe Superintendent of Dharma Drum Mountain Malaysia (法鼓山馬來西亞) Venerable Chang Zao (常藻法师) came for a courtesy visit to Nalanda Centre this afternoon, accompanied by two volunteer officers. They were warmly received by Sis. Nandini Tan and Bro. Charlie Teng, together with several other Nalandians.
Read moreVen. Ariyadhammika from Austria and Ven. U Sumana from Myanmar arrived at Nalanda Centre last night, having traveled from Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping. They were warmly received by Nalanda officers and devotees.
Read moreToday is the New-moon Uposatha Day, and the start of the month of Wesak (Pāli, ‘Vesakha’). In another two weeks, Buddhists in Malaysia will celebrate the Wesak Full-moon ‘Buddha Day’.
Read moreNalanda Johor Bahru Branch recently hosted Ven. Kumāra Bhikkhu from Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary Taiping, from 7 to 10 April. On Tuesday 8 April, Ven. Kumāra gave a Mandarin Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB, with the title ‘如何面对负性思维和感受’ (“How to overcome negative thoughts and emotions” ). The talk was most relevant as nowadays people are stretched and stressed beyond limit by many commitments and engagements. The Shrine Hall was packed with devotees eager to enhance their well-being.
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