On Sunday 30 August, Nalandians in their white shirt and sarong attire, came together at Nalanda Centre for ‘Samaggi Day’, which falls on the last Sunday of every month. “Samaggi”, which means unity and harmony, is a Pāli word and an important Buddhist principle.
Read moreOn 30 August, Nalandians gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in their uniforms to observe ‘Samaggi Day’ during Service Sunday. In remembrance of our late teacher Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero, Branch Chairman Bro. David Yap recollected how the great qualities of the much-respected and beloved late venerable had inspired him.
Read moreOn Sunday 30 August, Nalandians and devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang for a Dhamma talk by Achariya Tan Siang Chye with the title “A Humble Tribute”. He recollected his fond memories of the much respected and beloved Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, Bro. Benny Liow shared his unforgettable memoirs of the late Ven. Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. He remembers with gratitude the late venerable as a spiritual father to him.
Read moreOn Sunday 16 August, devotees were delighted with Dr. Phang’s lively Dhamma talk on “7 Habits for Cultivating Beginner’s Mind”. He described the characteristics of a beginner’s mind which is free from fixated perception, and is full of curiosity like a child’s mind.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 August, Ven. Chi Kwang Sunim gave an interesting Dhamma talk on ‘Spreading Dharma in the West – the Australian Experience’ much to the delight of devotees. Ayya shared her teaching experiences at various Buddhist Centres in Australia and emphasised the importance of family bonding as parents are the children’s first teachers. As they grow up, the close family relations and guidance from the Dhamma will shape them into useful adults.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 August, a group of ‘kalyana mittā’ (spiritual friends) from Buddhist Fellowship Singapore joined Nalandians and devotees for a spiritual and joyful Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre. The group was warmly hosted by Sis. Nandini, and brought on a building tour by Bro. Charlie and Sis. Santi. After listening to a Dhamma talk by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim, everyone took the opportunity to offer lunch dāna to Ayya.
Read moreOn Sunday 26 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to observe ‘Dhamma Day’. ‘Dhamma Day’ commemorates the preaching of Buddha’s first discourse after His Enlightenment – the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ – where He taught His first five disciples the fundamental teachings of the ‘Four Noble Truths’. As the day signifies the preaching of Buddha’s first discourse, Bro. Tan led devotees in reciting the famous ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 July, in conjunction with the memorial service for MH17, Sis. Tan Yee Yong presented a Dhamma talk titled “Finding Peace in Turmoil”. She shared a few stories and her personal experiences which inspired devotees. Sis. Yee Yong elaborated on ‘Impermanence’ and the ‘Four Noble Truths’, quoting the ‘Ambalatthikā-rāhulovāda Sutta’ of Majjhima Nikāya.
Read moreOn Sunday 12 July, devotees were delighted to have Nalanda Founder, Bro. Tan’s presence during the morning Service. He gave a short teaching on the significance of taking refuge in the ‘Three Jewels’. Bro. Tan also advised us on how we can protect ourselves by being mindful and having disciplined thoughts.
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