Sunday Service

2 February 2015

Nalanda ‘Samaggi’ Day

On 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.

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28 January 2015

The effects of ‘Sīla’

On 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.

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25 January 2015

‘Svagatam’ Induction Programme

On 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.

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23 January 2015

Service Sunday with Bro. Ānanda Fong

On 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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18 January 2015

Service Sunday & New Year’s Sanghika Dāna

On Sunday 4 January, we were honoured to have Venerable Chang Zao and Venerable Ayya Santinī for Dhamma talk and ‘ovada’ (advice) respectively on our first Service Sunday for the New Year.

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8 January 2015

‘Don’t Worry, Be Mindful’ with Sis. K C Chiang

On Sunday 14 December, Sis. K C Chiang, a practicing Clinical Psychologist gave an interesting talk on ‘Don’t Worry, Be Mindful’ at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.

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30 December 2014

“Mindful Breathing” with Dr. Phang Cheng Kar

On Sunday 7 December, Dr. Phang Cheng Kar delivered a Dhamma talk on “Mindful Breathing Made Easy for Mental Hygiene” at Nalanda Centre.  He highlighted that healthy mental hygiene will lead to a calm, happy and positive mind.

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27 December 2014

Service Sunday with Sis. Tan Yee Yong

On Sunday 30 November, Sis. Tan Yee Yong delivered an interesting talk titled ‘Skillful Actions’ at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  She elaborated on ‘Right Action’, a factor of the Noble Eightfold Path.

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11 December 2014

Sunday Talk by Datuk Charlie Chia

On Sunday 23 November, devotees were delighted to learn about the Buddha’s teaching on ‘cause and effects’.  Speaker Datuk Charlie Chia skillfully explained human conditions relative to ‘Kamma’.  All beings are owners and heirs to the effects of their actions.  Therefore, by maintaining wholesome actions, we are nurturing good conditions for our future well-being.

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6 December 2014

Kedahan Visitors at Nalanda Centre

On Sunday 23 November, 8 members from 3 Buddhist organisations in Kedah – Young Buddhist Association Malaysia (Kedah Liaison Committee), Gurun Buddhist Association and Guar Chempedak Buddhist Society – made a study visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  The visitors participated in the pūja and chanting at our Service Sunday; after which they were brought on a tour of Nalanda Centre and Nalanda Youth Centre.  Our Kedahan visitors were impressed with the peaceful ambience and functionality of the Centre.

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