Nalanda Buddhist Society

Nalandians are welcome 'home' to Nalanda Centre for the annual Gimhana Retreat.
Enroll now for the Certificate in Buddhist Studies (BPS 302). Registration Closes on 30 June.
Next Alms-round - Saturday, 6 July, 8.30am | Taman O.U.G. Morning Market.
Special Study Tours for young Buddhist leaders, organised by Nalanda Youth Centre.
Nalanda Institute's Study Tour to Borobudur & Jogjakarta, 18 - 22 September 2013.
NEO Centre Johor Bahru officially launched on 26 May 2013. Sadhu anumodana!
Thank you for supporting Nalanda's efforts in providing Holistic Education!

Buddhist Fellowship Youth Leaders visit Nalanda

Posted on 19 June 2013 Buddhist Fellowship, Group Visit, Singapore

Jun 192013

Led by Bro. Tan, the Singapore BF Youths together with local Buddhists visited the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum in Kedah.

Bright and energetic Youth Leaders and their mentors from the Buddhist Fellowship of Singapore visited Nalanda Centre from 14 to 18 June 2013 for their annual leadership retreat. They chose to have their retreat here so that there can be cultural exchanges with Nalandian youths. It was indeed a great choice as there were plenty of learning and sharing every day, as the youth leaders interacted amongst themselves and with Nalanda’s key-drivers.

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Gimhana 2nd Service Sunday

Posted on 18 June 2013 Gimhana, Service Sunday

Jun 182013

Interesting group discussions as participants expressed their observations and experiences.

The second Service Sunday of the Gimhana period was held on 16 June. It was heartening to hear personal sharings from Sis. Margaret Ng, Sis. Buddhini Tan and Bro. Lee Teck Beng, who shared how the Buddha-Dhamma has impacted their lives, and how thankful they are for the opportunity to learn Dhamma and to serve the community.

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Daily Cultivation of a Dhamma Practitioner

Posted on 15 June 2013 Dhamma Teaching, Gimhana, Meditation

Jun 152013

On Wednesday, 12 June, devotees once again filled the Shrine Hall at Nalanda Centre for the first group meditation of Gimhana Retreat. Bro. Tan guided everyone in loving-kindness meditation, followed by a quiet sitting as we observed our breath mindfully. Despite the day’s hustle and bustle, most meditators experienced a sense of peace after the 45 minute session.

In his talk, Bro. Tan shared that there are three things that we need to do every day as Dhamma practitioners. They are:

Dāna (cultivating a generous spirit in caring and giving)
Sīla (upholding moral values and maintaining our virtue)
Bhāvanā (mental development through meditation and wise reflection)

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Why Did the Snake Cross the Road?

Posted on 10 June 2013 Dhamma Teaching, Gimhana, Retreat

Jun 102013

The following is a summary of Bro. Tan’s teaching on 9 June, the first Sunday of the Annual Gimhana Retreat 2013.

Everyone was all-ears as Bro. Tan shared the interesting and insightful story about the snake.

As it was shedding its skin, this 12-feet long King Cobra snake was very distressed and undergoing a big change. Half-blind, mad with discomfort, and in the heat of the high noon sun, it crossed the hot tar road not once or twice, but three times. This was the sight that Bro. Tan came across one day on the road.

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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
“Training in what is conducive to serenity of mind and always mindful, they call such a bhikkhu one constantly resolute.”
The Buddha
“Two conditions lead to the arising of Right Views – the utterance of another person, and careful attention.”
The Buddha
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
Maria Robinson
“Heedfulness leads to great good. Heedlessness leads to great harm.”
The Buddha
“Two kinds of persons are rare in this world – one who takes initiative in helping others; and one who is grateful and thankful.”
The Buddha
“Insignificant indeed is the increase in wealth; the best thing in which to increase is wisdom.”
The Buddha
“The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
Albert Einstein

We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
To all our Dhamma teachers, lecturers, school teachers, facilitators and tutors, thank you for illuminating our world! Happy Teachers' Day. 16 May.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. & Mrs. Tee Kian for sponsoring the Mass Food Offering on (Wesak) Buddha Day, 24 May 2013.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. & Mrs. Teoh Soon Liang (Alor Setar) for donating towards Nalanda Building Fund. 26 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Goo Chu Lai & Ms. Goo Shi Yi (Alor Setar) for donating towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 26 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. & Mrs. Law Bee Houng / Irene Goh (Sungai Petani) for donating towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 26 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Ven. B. Saranankara Nayaka Thero for donating a set of YMBA Colombo text books to Nalanda Institute. 20 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Members and devotees of Buddhist Fellowship, Singapore for contributing towards Nalanda's Education & Development Fund. 14 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. & Mrs. Herman Lim for donating towards Nalanda Building Fund. 21 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. How Eng Keong for donating towards Nalanda Building Fund. 15 April.
We are grateful to the following sponsors, benefactors, and supporters:
Mr. Lim Khay Beng (JBS Hygiene Supplies) for contributing cleaning detergents and housekeeping supplies to Nalanda Centre. 5 March.

Events Calendar

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
					1 Pindacāra – Going on Alms-round	2 Service Sunday with Dr. Phang Cheng Kar Learn Pāli Chanting at NEO Centre JB
3	4	5	6	7	8 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Pindacāra in Seri Kembangan New-Moon Uposatha Service	9 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat First Sunday of Gimhana Retreat 2013
10 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat	11 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat	12 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Dhamma Teaching and Group Meditation	13 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	14 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Monthly Dhamma Discussion	15 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Pindacāra in Seri Kembangan Taking Refuge and Observing the Five Precepts (Part 1 of 2)	16 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Gimhana 2nd Service Sunday
17 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	18 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	19 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Dhamma Teaching and Group Meditation	20 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	21 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	22 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Career Exploration Seminar 职业探索工作坊 Taking Refuge and Observing the Five Precepts (Part 2 of 2) Full-Moon Uposatha Service	23 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Gimhana Service Sunday
24 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	25 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	26 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Dhamma Teaching and Group Meditation	27 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	28 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	29 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open!	30 7-week Annual Gimhana Retreat Certificate in Buddhist Studies - Registration is now open! Gimhana Service Sunday