Most people start the year by aspiring to be happier in life, but the stresses that come with personal issues, responsibilities, work and relationships often leave us frustrated, worried, or even depressed. Thankfully, health researchers and experts have discovered that our minds can be trained to experience happiness by:
Read moreRecent-year reports by the Malaysian Ministry of Health and World Health Organization (WHO) show a rapid and alarming increase in mental-health problems. It is estimated that one out of three Malaysian adults show signs of mental discomfort and illness to varying degrees. This is certainly much cause for public concern.
Read moreFathers are often the unsung heroes of our lives. They work hard to provide for the family and to protect us from harm. If we are able to achieve much in life, it is undoubtedly their contribution that has enabled us to do so. On this special weekend, we wish them “Happy Father’s Day”! May they live long healthily and happily.
Read moreReported by BBC International.
The metropolitan government in South Korea’s capital Seoul is introducing a new initiative to force its employees to leave work on time – by shutting down all their computers at 8.00pm on Fridays. It says it is trying to stop a “culture of working overtime”.
Read moreIn 1975, the United Nations adopted 8 March annually as the day to highlight the plight of women worldwide. In many countries and cultures, women had been discriminated against in employment, social benefits, political processes, and even in religion. The situation gradually improved with awareness coupled with changing attitudes, and by providing equal opportunities in education for women.
Read moreAccording to Malaysia’s leading English daily ‘The Star’, Malaysians work an average of 15 hours more than their contracted hours each week, surpassing workers in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. However, Malaysians suffer from a high percentage of productivity loss, i.e. local workers are far less productive than their regional counterparts.
Read moreReport by Stephanie Chua.
On Sunday 27 August, Achariya S. Vijaya shared with us how harmonious living leads to happiness. Living in harmony means not harbouring conflicts with the world, nor within ourselves. Suffering arises when we try to conquer or change the world to suit our liking. However the world and its quirks have always been the way they are for a long time. Since we cannot change the world, we should instead change our attitude towards it by accepting the way it works, and learning to live in harmony with it.
Read moreOn 14 May, Nalandians celebrated Mother’s and Teacher’s Day in a most meaningful way – by learning the Dhamma on the importance of spiritual practice and the development of gratitude. In his talk, Bro. Tan urged parents to lead their children to reduce sensual desires, and to guide them to develop inner strength to face worldly conditions.
Read moreToday, as we celebrate Mother’s Day in Malaysia (and in many other countries around the world), it is timely to recollect with gratitude our mothers’ compassion, kindness, and sacrifices over the years, borne out of unconditional love for us.
Read moreTomorrow is the day! Close to 2,000 people will gather for Nalanda e-Run 2017 in Taman Sri Serdang on Sunday, 16 April to help raise funds for community education. We are happy and grateful to receive participants from all over Malaysia – from as far as Kedah, Penang, Johor, Kelantan, and Terengganu. There will also be a strong presence of our Singaporean friends. Welcome all, ‘Svagatam’!
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