Join us for a special sutta study session on Buddha Day, Wednesday 22 May, to explore the Ānuttariya Sutta (Anggutara Nikaya 6.30). In this Sutta, the Buddha explained the six unsurpassable (ānuttariya) factors that conduce to personal development as the basis for awakening. We will get to know better the various qualities and path of practice that encompasses ethical living, meditation, and the cultivation of insight.
Read moreLast Saturday 16 March, over 100 participants, facilitators and volunteers commenced the first session of the Sigalovada Sutta’ (Digha Nikaya 31) Study Course in Mandarin. Held concurrently across all three Nalanda Branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani, this course is organised by Nalanda Institute Malaysia and provides an insight into the Buddha’s teachings about the laity’s duties and moral conduct.
Read moreRegistration for the 'Entering the Stream and Beyond' Workshop in July 2023, is now closed as all available seats have been taken. Successful applicants have been notified through e-mail, to proceed with the next steps in preparing for this workshop. May your preparations be smooth and we look forward to welcoming you at Wisdom Park. Thank you.
Read moreRegistration is now open for the 3-day Sutta Study with Meditation workshop on the topic of ‘Entering the Stream and Beyond’. Conducted by Āyasmā Aggacitta, this workshop, which is from 8 to 10 July, enables us to investigate what the suttas say about how to become a stream-enterer and what it entails to be one. The workshop is suitable for participants who have a good understanding of core Buddhist concepts and practice, including the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreDear friends, all of us at Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to thank Bro.Tan for his excellent, insightful, and clear explanation of the Karanīya Mettā Sutta over the past 5 nights on “Facebook Live”. We have the great pleasure of listening to this uplifting discourse of the Buddha presented in such simple and direct manner that every word speaks deeply to us! Thank you Bro.Tan, for your kindness in sharing it with us.
Read moreThis evening, we will begin the on-line learning of the Karanīya Mettā Sutta, one of the most popular discourses in the Pāli Canon. Join us in studying the sutta in 5 lessons from 20th to 24th April, where we get to learn how to read the original Pāli-language verses, and what every word in the sutta means.
Read moreThe Karaniya Mettā Sutta is one of the most popular discourses of the Buddha. Many Buddhists must have heard it recited in temples and at homes for blessings. However the discourse also contains very deep and insightful teachings which can strengthen our Dhamma practice.
Read moreThe Karaniya Mettā Sutta is one of the most popular discourses of the Buddha. Many Buddhists must have heard it recited in temples and at homes for blessings. However the discourse also contains very deep and insightful teachings which can strengthen our Dhamma practice.
Read moreThis weekend, Buddhists around the world will commemorate the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago, and mark the beginning of Buddhist Year (B.E.) 2563. We invite you, your family and friends to join spiritual and learning programmes at Nalanda Centre, which includes Dhamma teachings, Sutta Study, and the highlight of our celebrations – the annual Heritage Procession and worshipping of Buddha Relic.
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