As one of the most revered Buddhist teachers in modern times, the late Ajahn Chah inspired thousands of Thai and foreign bhikkhus to practise according to the ‘forest monk’ tradition. Presently, his many disciples continue to widen the interests of the world in meditation and in living a simple way of life.
Read moreA teacher is often compared to a candle that consumes itself to light the path for others. On Sunday 18 May, the candles that keep Nalanda Dharma School perpetually bright received a pleasant surprise!
Read moreOn Sunday 18 May, Bro. Tan was invited to Shah Alam Buddhist Society to talk on the Buddha’s teaching of ‘Dependent Arising’ (“Paticca Samuppāda”). The Buddha’s profound teaching explains in detail the arising of suffering in the mind, as well as its cessation.
Read moreKey officers gathered at Nalanda Centre for a meeting tonight took the opportunity to celebrate Teacher’s Day together with Bro. Tan, Sis. Sunanda, Sis. Nandini, and other teachers present. President Bro. Lee Kong Foo thanked all teachers at Nalanda for their selfless service and sacrifice in educating our students. Bro. Tan then led a prayer for the well-being of teachers around the world.
Read moreIn Malaysia, 16 May is designated as ‘National Teacher’s Day’. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes all teachers – both spiritual and secular – a meaningful, reflective and joyful Teacher’s Day.
Read moreOn 13 April, Nalanda organized a special commemoration service for Anagarika Dharmapala, a great son of Sri Lanka, a model lay Buddhist, and a prolific Dhammaduta of modern times, to mark his 150th birth anniversary.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 April, President of Buddhadasa Indapañño Archives Dr. Bunchar Pongpanich presented Nalanda Library with precious copies of “WITHOUT and WITHIN – Questions and Answers on the Teachings of Theravāda Buddhism”, in conjunction with Bro. Tan’s visit to Bangkok. The book authored by Phra Ajahn Jayasaro is a collection of 150 questions and answers on Theravāda teachings on various subjects such as the Three Jewels, Buddhist attitudes, and the Path of Practice.
Read more‘Nalanda Patron’s Day’ is an annual programme to commemorate and appreciate all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Nalanda, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education.
Read moreOn Wednesday 5 March, Pustaka Nalanda (Library) received the latest set of Chinese translations on the Teachings of Ajahn Chah, published by Dhammavamsa Publications. The late Venerable Ajahn Chah (1918 – 1992) was a well-known Buddhist teacher in the Thai forest tradition. He gathered around him a large cluster of disciples and students – Thai and foreigners alike – who have since propagated the Dhamma to the far corners of the world.
Read moreNalanda Institute successfully concluded the 2-day “Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop”, held on 1 and 2 March at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The workshop saw an overwhelming turn out beyond the targeted 100 participants. Seasoned meditators traveled from near and far to learn from the experienced and knowledgeable teacher, Āyasmā Aggacitta.
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