On Saturday 15 March, Nalanda members and volunteers commenced the observance of Patron’s Day with Bro. Benny Liow, with his reflections and sharings on the book he edited “K. Sri Dhammananda – A Pictorial Retrospect”. Heartfelt stories of his time with Ven. Dhammananda, our late Spiritual Advisor brought participants closer to the multitude of contributions that Ven. Dhammananda had brought to Buddhism in Malaysia.
Read moreToday is the beginning of the Ramadan month of the Islamic calendar. All around the world, Muslims will fast from food and drink from dawn till dusk. The holy month of Ramadan is regarded as a time for intense faith rejuvenation, spiritual reflection, prayer, cultivating self-restraint and having compassion for those who are less fortunate. The practice encourages Muslims to have patience and gratitude, perform good deeds, develop generosity and spending time with family and friends. The act of fasting and self-reflection cleanses and redirects the mind away from worldly and sensual pleasures and helps to purify one’s mind and rejuvenates faith.
Read moreFrom 21 to 24 February, Nalanda members and volunteers were privileged to host Venerable Ajahn Sunando at Nalanda Centre. This is Ajahn’s first visit to Nalanda and we were happy to get better acquainted with Ajahn and receive his guidance throughout his stay.
Read moreEvery year, families come together on the eve of the Lunar New Year for the ‘Reunion Dinner’, a must-have before we welcome the new year. My family looks forward to this gathering with our loved ones because it is not just another meal; it is an intrinsic representation of family values and blessings.
Read moreThe Lunar New Year is exactly a week away and many look forward to this new beginning and time together with family and friends. To commemorate this festival, we are pleased to share a series of articles & a NalandaTV production on ‘8 Blessings’ for our reflection to enhance the celebrations to welcome the Year of the Wood Snake.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for Nalanda Dhamma School’s “Appreciation & Honours Day.” This meaningful event brings facilitators, students, and parents together in a heartfelt gathering to reflect on the year and express gratitude for one another. It is an opportunity to thank everyone for their unwavering dedication to Dhamma education and for fostering a supportive learning environment for the next generation of Buddhists.
Read moreOn 13 August, Nalanda Youths hosted their monthly Young Working Adults Gathering, featuring a reflection workshop led by Youth mentor Bro Lee Kong Foo.
Read moreJust yesterday, members and devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the first Sunday Morning Service of the new lunar year. Whilst still amid reunions and festivities, everyone reflected on how they had spent this holiday and the qualities which we adopt to make it more meaningful, with the guidance of Sis. Buddhini Tan.
Read moreOn Sunday 12 March, we were honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Pavaro at Nalanda Centre, a day after the retreat led by Ajahn at Wisdom Park. In his Dhamma talk, Ajahn advised us to be relentless in our practise of the Noble Eightfold Path, even if we do not yet perceive the results which we expect.
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