If 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 moreThis weekend is packed with wholesome programmes and events at Nalanda. At this moment, members and volunteers are receiving Sangha members from across Malaysia, and will be hosting them over the weekend as they attend a training event in Kuala Lumpur. At the same time, volunteers are currently hosting a retreat organised by Buddha-Dhamma Foundation Singapore and led by Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo at Wisdom Park.
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 Sunday 24 November, Nalanda members, devotees, Dhamma School facilitators and students gathered for the Samaggi Sunday Service, a tradition observed on the last Sunday of every month. The day also marked the final session in the Dhamma School year, and the congregation reflected with much gratitude on their learning journey.
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 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 moreOver the past weeks, Nalanda members and volunteers have been working hand-in-hand to plan and prepare for the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the Maha Sangha in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreToday is a full-moon day, and on observance days such as these, many Buddhist practitioners around the world spend this day wisely reflecting on the Dhamma, performing meritorious deeds, and deepening their practice by observing the Eight Precepts.
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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