An old friend of Nalandians, Ven. Kaixin from Er Di Buddhist Centre, came to Nalanda on Wednesday 2 April for a visit. Ven. Kaixin accompanied by 3 devotees met up with Bro. Tan for a lengthy talk on various issues ranging from Dhamma propagation, education, Buddhist traditions, and designing Buddhist centres.
Read moreOn Saturday 1 March, Nalandians welcomed Āyasmā U Ottamasara together with twenty monastic and lay devotees to Nalanda Centre. Āyasmā U Ottamasara, the abbot of Thabarwa Meditation Centre in Yangon, Myanmar, was impressed with the aesthetic design and peaceful ambience of Nalanda Centre. He was also happy with Nalanda’s impactful educational programmes.
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 more16 January 2014 marks the 22nd anniversary of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s passing. More than two decades later, his unique ways of teaching still resonate among us today. His clear message was presented in simple daily language, yet was deep and profound. Nalanda pays tribute to this inspiring and influential teacher, whose noble example, wisdom and legacy continue to guide many practitioners presently. Namo Sanghaya !
Read moreOn Saturday 4 January, Nalanda received a visit by Ven. Neishu from Kegon Japanese School in Tōdaiji, Japan. The venerable bhikshuni (Buddhist nun) who was accompanied by several lay devotees was brought on a tour of Nalanda Centre by Sis. Nandini. Ven. Neishu expressed her joy in visiting Nalanda Centre with its aesthetic design and peaceful ambience. She was also happy to learn about the dynamic development of Buddhism in Malaysia. Before leaving, the venerable thanked Sis. Nandini and Nalandians for their kind hospitality.
Read moreOn Sunday 8 December, Ayya Susīla gave two uplifting talks to Nalandians. The first talk was at Nalanda Centre, “From Darkness to Light“, and the second one in Mandarin was at NEO Centre Happy Garden, “如何面对生活中的烦恼”. Devotees were delighted with the simple and easy-going way of Ayya’s Dhamma teaching. Nalanda’s Deputy President Bro. Lee Teck Beng and Nalanda KL Branch Deputy Chairman Bro. Rudy Gan, together with many other officers, were at Nalanda to receive Ayya Susīla. Sadhu!
Read moreNalandians extend our warmest wishes and respect to Venerable Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Māha Nāyaka Thero on his 86th birthday today! We were truly honoured to host Ven. Gunaratana at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang for 8 days, from 22 – 29 November, and also at NEO Centre Johor Bahru for a day on 21 November. Popularly known as ‘Bhante G’, Ven. Gunaratana is a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher and author of several influential works, such as the best-selling ‘Mindfulness in Plain English’. Read more
On 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 Friday 29 November, many devotees came from near and far, joyously offered lunch dāna to Ven. Dr. Gunaratana at Nalanda House. As the Venerable’s 86th birthday is approaching next week, we took this opportunity to celebrate Bhante’s birthday in advance, not with one birthday cake, but with two! Read more
On Wednesday 27 November, Nalanda Centre welcomed the maiden visit of Ven. Ajahn Jayanto from Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. Devotees took the opportunity to offer lunch dāna to both Ven. Sri Pandit Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Maha Thero and Ven. Ajahn Jayanto. Read more