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Thank you to all Nalanda members and core volunteers for a truly inspiring Convention. Let us be grounded in our core, and grow with care.
Nalanda members observe the Gimhāna Retreat annually, which falls on Tuesday 27 May to Sunday 13 July this year. We invite you to join us for 7 weeks of relatively intensive Dhamma learning and practice.
Read moreWe invite you and your family to come and spend a wholesome day at the Fair. Stay tuned for more exciting news and updates!
Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!
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Āsālha Full-moon Day falls exactly 2 months after Wesak Day. It marks the three important events in the history of Buddhism – the day Buddha Gotama was conceived; the day He renounced worldly life to become an ascetic; and most importantly, the day He first preached the Dhamma as the Enlightened Teacher.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 July, the alms-round at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden was a welcomed sight by market goers and stall operators. In the midst of their busy marketing day, they took time to prepare and offer requisites with joyful hearts.
Read moreWe invite you to observe ‘Dhammacakka Day’ this Sunday 13 July, to commemorate the occasion when the Buddha delivered the first discourse on the Four Noble Truths to His five disciples in Sarnath, over 2600 years ago.
Read moreSince this morning, Nalanda members and volunteers have been volunteering their time and service at Ariya Charity Food & Family Fair at Menara KEN in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail. The Fair is currently on-going until 3pm today, to raise funds for the construction of the 1st Malaysian Theravada Bhukkuni Nunnery & Dhamma Training Centre.
Read more“Better left undone is the misdeed, one which later brings remorse.
Better done is the good deed, one which having done brings joy.”
– The Buddha –
“Avoid all unwholesome deeds; cultivate goodness; purify one’s own mind
– this is the teaching of all Buddhas.”
– The Buddha –
“Life should be great rather than long.”
– Dr. B. R. Ambedkar –
“One who is honest, sincere, steadfast, compliant,
and well-concentrated, makes progress in the Dhamma.”
– The Buddha –
“One of good will, ever mindful, inwardly well-concentrated,
training to remove longing, is said to be heedful.”
– The Buddha –