On Sunday 15 February, Bro. Tan gave a brief sharing in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year. He began by paraphrasing Tolstoy, “Unhappy families are unhappy for many reasons. Happy families are always happy for the same reasons”. The key to family well-being and harmony is genuine love, appreciation, respect, and simplicity.
Read moreOn Sunday 8 February, Dr. Phang Cheng Kar gave an interesting Dhamma talk on “Happy 5 Chinese New Year” with many stories and anecdotes, much to the delight of devotees. Dr. Phang shared five tips on finding happiness for the upcoming Lunar New Year.
Read moreFrom 31 January to 1 February, Sis. Santi and Sis. Siaw Kim from Pustaka Nalanda Sri Serdang visited the branch library at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. They had a fruitful discussion with the branch librarians and volunteers about sorting and re-organising the library catalogue. In addition, both sisters also presented the ‘2015 Library Plans’ and updates on the OPAC System.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 February, devotees gathered for the weekly Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. The session was conducted by the Director of Nalanda Dharma School, Sis. Sunanda.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 January, Bro. Ānanda Fong gave an informative Dhamma talk on “The Buddhist Way of Life” at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. He elaborated on The Noble Eightfold Path, and quoted the Uposatha Sutta (Aṅguttara Nikāya 8.41) for further reference.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 January, it was heart-warming to hear from Sis. Bee Poh, who shared with us that she is happy to learn Dhamma with her three daughters at Nalanda. Two daughters are with Nalanda Youth Centre and one is in Nalanda Dharma School.
Read moreOn Sunday 25 January, Nalandians came together at Nalanda Centre in their white top and sarung in conjunction with ‘Samaggi’ Day which falls on the last Sunday of every month. ‘Samaggi’ means unity and concord.
Read moreOn Sunday 18 January, Bro. Tan Siang Chye gave an interesting talk on “The Effects of Sila”at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The three basic training that will guide us on our spiritual path are Sila (Morality), Samadhi (Concentration) and Pañña (Wisdom). The practices of Sila focus on right speech, right action and right livelihood of the Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 January, devotees and parents were glad to attend a ‘welcoming’ Induction programme after the morning session of meditation, Pūja and chanting. The 5-session programme aims to provide the essential knowledge on living in accordance with the Dhamma for the participants.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 January, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for Service Sunday and were delighted after listening to a Dhamma talk by Bro. Ānanda Fong with the topic “Taking Refuge and The Three Jewels”.
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