Report by Chan Jia Xin.
In conjunction with Nalanda’s monthly ‘Sāmaggī Day’ on 23 October, Dato’ Charlie Chia gave a Dhamma teaching on how to live in true harmony. He spoke about the six conditions of congeniality in reference to the Māhaparinibbāna Sutta and Dhammapada Commentary.
On Sunday 16 October, Nalanda Youth Centre was blessed to have Bro. Tan join our weekly Sunday Service. Bro. Tan gave a Dhamma teaching on how we can bring about positive change in the world through the cultivation of compassion.
Read moreAt the Service Sunday on 9 October, Sis. Tan Yee Yong was invited to deliver a talk on ‘Meditation’. She recounted history by stating that certain meditation practices already existed before the Buddha’s time. In fact, the Buddha-to-be Siddhattha Gotama learned from two prominent meditation teachers of His time – Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta.
Read moreIt has been a month since the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Thai people are still mourning their great loss of a highly-respected and much-loved monarch. On Sunday 16 October, Bro. H. S. Tan led an official memorial tribute at Nalanda Centre to His Late Majesty. In attendance were the President of Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia Bro. Tan Leng Huat and representatives from several Buddhist societies.
Read moreReport by Audrey Lee Hui Yean.
During a recent Sunday Service dedicated to the memory of the late Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda to mark the 10th anniversary of his passing, Nalanda achariyas recollected heart-warming tales of their association with this remarkable ‘Dhammaduta’ (missionary monk).
Read moreOver two Sundays on 11 and 18 September, Sis. Santī Cheang gave two illuminating talks at Nalanda Centre on ‘Brahmavihāra’ – the four spiritual qualities of ‘mettā’ (loving-kindness), ‘karunā’ (compassion), ‘muditā’ (sympathetic joy), and ‘upekkhā’ (equanimity).
Read moreOn Sunday 18 September, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted Samanerī Khanti Khemā, the Chairman of Dhamma Sukhā Meditation Centre, Missouri, USA. Venerable Khanti Khemā gave a talk to the youths titled “The Way Out”.
Read moreNalanda Centre is delighted to host the launching of Dr. Phang Cheng Kar’s latest book, “NOW: Who wants to learn MINDFUL-Gym? 12 Mindful Tools for Stress Reduction & Wellness”, followed by his talk. Everyone is invited to attend this joyful occasion on Sunday.
Read moreReport by Chan Jia Xin.
21 August was another eventful Sunday at Nalanda Centre with several programmes taking place simultaneously. At the morning service, Nalanda Institute Director Achariya Tan Siang Chye gave a talk on the importance of having gratitude towards our elders and teachers.
Read moreOn Sunday, Bro. Tan addressed the issue of false Buddhist teachings that are prevalent in a large portion of the community. Some preachers are using Buddhist concepts such as ‘kamma’ and ‘rebirth’ to dupe gullible devotees into parting with their money and sponsoring unnecessary and ineffectual rituals. The performance of such rituals is not in accordance to the letter and spirit of Buddhism.
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