On Saturday 20 January, members and devotees from Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch commenced their chanting course guided by the Society’s Board of Management members Bro. Charlie Teng and Sis. Santī Cheang. In this first of four sessions, the group were introduced to the meaning and significance of chanting, followed with guidance on the proper chanting in Pāli.
Read moreThe highlight of today’s Buddha Day celebration is the “Night of Togetherness” at 8.30pm this evening. The programme features a special message and teaching by Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro, blessings by Venerable Sri Saranankara, and a Dhamma Talk by Nalanda founder, Bro Tan.
Read more31 August 2019 marked the 13th Anniversary of the late Ven. Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda’s passing. Nalanda members and devotees honoured our late Spiritual Adviser with a commemoration ceremony in the morning. After the meditation, puja and chanting, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama delivered a Dhamma talk on the benefits of gratitude and appreciation.
Read moreOn the fateful day of 25 August 2009, while travelling on a charity tour to help build schools and welfare homes in Ladakh, four of our dear Dhamma friends – G. G. Tan, Julie Ang, Jennie Cheong, and Lee Ah Yem – met with a tragic road accident that caused them their lives. Today marks the 10th anniversary of their passing, and a group of Nalandians led by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan is now in Ladakh to pay special tribute for their services rendered to the Buddha-Sāsana.
Read moreThis weekend, Buddhists around the world will commemorate the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago, and mark the beginning of Buddhist Year (B.E.) 2563. We invite you, your family and friends to join spiritual and learning programmes at Nalanda Centre, which includes Dhamma teachings, Sutta Study, and the highlight of our celebrations – the annual Heritage Procession and worshipping of Buddha Relic.
Read moreIn conjunction with ‘Buddha Day’ observance, we have arranged meaningful and spiritual programmes this weekend, from 11 – 12 May, leading up to the sacred day on 19 May. We invite you, your family and friends to join us at Nalanda Centre to experience a meaningful weekend and deepen our calmness and joy as we prepare ourselves spiritually for observing ‘Buddha Day’. The programmes available this weekend are :
Read moreOn Sunday 31 March, Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy gave a talk on how to develop a respectful attitude. Respect is positively correlated to humility, contentment and gratitude. When developed with right understanding, these four qualities help us achieve harmony and tranquility within ourselves and the wider community.
Read moreAs the year comes to a close, let us take the opportunity to reflect, express gratitude, and radiate loving-kindness to the whole world. We invite you to come with your family and friends to ‘calm down’ to the New Year at Nalanda Centre on Sunday, 31 December. We shall be having the traditional meditation, chanting and blessings from 11pm to 12am on New Year’s Eve to usher in 2018. All are welcome.
Read moreFor the past few days since the beginning of Gimhāna Retreat, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan has been giving short Dhamma teachings daily after the evening chanting. Tonight, students of Nalanda Dhamma School together with some parents gathered to listen to the teachings.
Read moreToday is the eve of Wesak full-moon ‘Buddha Day’. A very significant spiritual moment happened in the life of the Buddha this day before His Enlightenment. He received food offering from Lady Sujata and with strength regained, He sat meditating under the pipal tree throughout the night, and achieved Awakening the next dawn!
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