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5 September 2013

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Ajahn Buddhadasa Commemoration Programme – Meditation & Dhamma Talk

On Wednesday, 4 September 2013, Pustaka Nalanda invited Bro. H S Tan to conduct a special meditation session and deliver a Dhamma Talk as part of the on-going Ajahn Buddhadasa Commemoration Programme. Quoting several discourses from the Anguttara Nikaya, Bro. Tan spoke about the qualities of an 'elder in the Dhamma'. One is reckoned an 'elder in the Dhamma' not by seniority in years; rather it is by the degree of virtue, true understanding of the teachings, meditative attainments, and penetrative wisdom.

1 September 2013

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Nalanda commemorates Ajahn Buddhadasa

Nalanda Buddhist Society’s Ajahn Buddhadasa Commemoration Programme began at 9.00am today with meditation, pūja and chanting at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Director of Nalanda Library Bro. Ananda Fong introduced the programme to the congregation in his opening remarks. Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan then stated the purpose of this event, which is to introduce more inspiring Buddhist teachers to the Malaysian Buddhist community.

23 August 2013

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Nalanda presented with Master Hsing Yun’s books

On 4 August 2013, Nalanda was honoured to be among the recipients of Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s 16-volume set of new publications, which were published to mark the Venerable’s 75th anniversary of monkhood.

25 April 2013

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The forerunner of Pustaka Nalanda

The Mudita Library was declared open by the Late Ven. K Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thero in July 2000, in conjunction with Asalha month observance. It was at that time the first and only Buddhist library in Serdang. Bro.Tan had donated his entire collection of Dhamma books to start the library, and with further donations and acquisitions, the collection reached almost 2,000 books after one year.

23 March 2013

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“The Present”

I always have the perspective that "Now" is the best gift ever, and Spencer Johnson made it more obvious. For instance, Spencer wrote something about "being in the present, pay attention to what is important now, enjoy the moment" which was reflected on the young boy in his story. He realized that his work was getting easier bit by bit by just focusing on the task at the moment.

10 March 2013

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“A Buddhist Reflects on Spirituality”

When we speak of spirituality, people often relate it to religion. However, spirituality is more than that; it is a whole manner of living often to reduce one’s dependence on materialism, so as to gain ultimate happiness. Buddhism is not about mere beliefs or blind faith, but is often touted as a way of life. It emphasizes the gradual, incremental practice of generosity, morality, and mental cultivation, whereby the practitioner overcomes ignorance by wisdom.

31 January 2013

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Happy Chinese New Year!

17 January 2013

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Wayang Kulit Learning Workshop

In addition to the story-telling workshop series, Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama also imparted his knowledge and skill of the precious Asian theatre widely known as wayang kulit. In this first session of the wayang kulit learning workshop held on 12 January, participants were taught the knowledge of ancient wayang kulit techniques as well as the skills of producing a puppet befitting a wayang kulit performance.

15 December 2012

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“Recognizing the Dhamma”

Have you read a Dhamma book today?

Book title	:	Recognizing the Dhamma
Author	:	Ven. Bhikkhu Thanissaro
Topic	:	Concepts, Teachings and Practice

Introduction

Shortly after her ordination, Mahapajapati Gotami asked the Buddha for a short Dhamma instruction that would guide her in her solitary practice. The Buddha gave a discourse on the eight principles for recognizing what qualifies as Dhamma and Vinaya, and what does not. The eight principles have been widely cited ever since. In addition, there are passages on the principles of modesty, non-entanglement, dispassion, etc. in this compilation. Read more

5 December 2012

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Enriching Moments with Reader’s Theatre

On 1 December, the atmosphere was instantly transformed into a theatre for two fulfilling hours during the story-telling workshop conducted by the always hilarious and well-experienced Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama (fondly known as Uncle Vijaya), Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia.