In this article, Bro.Tan shares his thoughts on Aung San Suu Kyi’s first trip abroad in 24 years, and on his recent teaching tour to Burma.
Read moreThe following are teachings of Bro. Tan on 27 May 2012, the Second Gimhana Sunday, written by a devotee.
Read moreIt was a packed hall once again as Nalandians came together last night for the first group meditation of the Gimhana Retreat, guided by the founder of Nalanda, Bro. H S Tan. As the gong was struck, the sound reverberated soothingly before fading into nothingness. Thus is the impermanent nature of all conditioned phenomena. Yet, we find ourselves constantly craving, clinging and grasping – material things, people, words, thoughts, or emotions – all of which are so fleeting, so completely empty and selfless. But we latch on anyway, and we hang on tight. We allow ourselves to continually churn and wallow in this unnecessary exercise of mulling over what is past, or what is yet to come.
Read moreThe following is a summary of Bro. Tan's teaching on 20 May 2012, the first day of Nalanda Gimhana Retreat. "Better than a hundred years lived unwisely and indolently, is one day spent in earnest, energetic effort." Dhammapada Verse 112
Read moreAn Interactive Discussion with Dr. David R. Loy, author of “The Great Awakening - A Buddhist Social Theory” Dr. Loy began his sharing by saying that the Buddha was a great social revolutionary who advocated egalitarianism during His time in India. Regardless of caste or social status, once ordained and entered the Sangha community, one shed his/her identity and strives only for enlightenment from cycles of birth and death. To the people of India at that time, it was such a revolutionary movement and a great social awakening.
Read morePractising meditation and reflecting on gratitude, in honour of our teachers. In Malaysia, 16 May is celebrated as Teachers’ Day. At Nalanda, we expressed our appreciation and gratitude to all teachers through two types of Puja (offerings), that is Patipatti Puja where we performed wholesome deeds – dana, meditation and chanting to honour our teachers, and Amisa Puja which is giving our teachers presents. Nalandians also shared about how their lives were transformed by inspiring teachers.
Read moreHeld every 2nd Friday of the Month, 12.00pm - 1.30pm Pustaka Nalanda's objective is to make available quality reading materials to promote the learning, study, practice and understanding of Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreA dialogue session with Venerable Man Ya marked the first Service Sunday for 2012. Four representatives from different age groups, namely retirees, working adults, parents and children, discussed the topic "Promoting Social Harmony in Our Daily Lives".
Read moreOn a hectic Wednesday night, busy incomeearners and exam-ridden students who took time off the humdrum of the day to gather at Nalanda Centre, were rewarded with gems of wisdom as they learnt about "Forgiveness as a Way of Life". The talk, delivered by Bro Jeff Oliver, saw a good turnout and active exchanges between speaker and audience. A meditation teacher from Australia who has been practising Vipassana for more than 10 years, Bro Jeff Oliver offered useful insights to applying forgiveness in daily life.
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