Nalanda Centre

6 October 2024

Sangha Day B.E. 2568

We invite you and your family members to join us in observing ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda.  This is an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.  Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind.

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5 October 2024

Learning about ‘Merits and Parami’ with Dr. Ng Wai Chong

On Sunday 29 September, over 130 devotees gathered to learn about ‘Merits and Parami’ with Dr. Ng Wai Chong, who works with governmental and charities in Singapore and worldwide, on the support and care of vulnerable adults and older person. 

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2 October 2024

Written evaluation for BPS 307

In the past four months, Nalanda Institute lecturers and facilitators witnessed the diligent progression of BPS 307 (Certificate in Buddhist Studies) participants in studying and reflecting on lecture topics, as well as supporting each other in their learning and assignments. 

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1 October 2024

Wellness Workshop with Dr. Ng Wai Chong

On Saturday 28 September, over 40 Nalanda members and volunteers explored factors leading to ageing gracefully in a Wellness Workshop led by Dr. Ng Wai Chong, Founder-CEO of NWC Longevity Practice and Head of Clinical Development of Home Nursing Foundation in Singapore. Covering WHO Active Aging Framework, such as health, lifelong learning, connectedness and security, participants learned how to prepare themselves to age well and be resilience throughout the journey. 

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23 September 2024

Community gathers for Pindacara amidst drizzle

On the cooling morning of Saturday 21 September, market-goers and stall vendors at the Seri Kembangan market readily looked forward to the opportunity to support the Sangha community, even amidst the light rain. 

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14 September 2024

Institute students engage in meritorious deeds

On Saturday 7 September, students of BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies presented their much-anticipated group assignments to course lecturers and peers.  As part of their course assessments, students collaborated in groups to organise experiential learning sessions based on the theme of “Ten Meritorious Deeds” and presented their learning outcomes.

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11 September 2024

Skilling up at design & publication workshop

On Sunday 1 September, 10 participants joined a workshop on design and publication conducted for volunteers to enhance their design skills in supporting Nalanda Communications Team.  The workshop was conducted by Sis. Tan Poay Phing and Bro. Ajita Lim, the designers in Nalanda Publication Team.

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4 September 2024

Pustaka Nalanda re-opened to the community

We are happy to announce that Pustaka Nalanda is now open to the community after the completion of upgrade and maintenance works.  In a simple ceremony, the library was re-opened by Ven. B. Sri Saranankara and Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong together with the Society’s leaders on Saturday 31 August.

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3 September 2024

Nalanda Dhammaduta College meeting

On Saturday 31 August, Nalanda Dhammaduta College members met to discuss pertinent issues and align on future initiatives.  Established since 2019, the collegiate has been serving the community through Dhamma programmes across the Society’s learning divisions while also upskilling themselves to enhance their service.

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1 September 2024

Paying tribute to Ven. Dhammananda on Memorial Day

On Saturday 31 August, over 150 Nalanda members, devotees and students came together on Memorial Day to pay tribute to our late Spiritual Advisor, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.  Even though it has been 18 years since his passing, his exemplary life and advice continues to resonate strongly with his direct disciples and the many who learned Dhamma through his books and talks.

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