‘Dhammacakka Day’ commemorates the turning of the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ 2600 years ago, when the Buddha expounded the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ to his first five disciples at Isipatana near Benares. In one of the most enlightening teachings ever, the Buddha taught them the truths of life – ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its causes; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation – henceforth termed the ‘Four Noble Truths’.
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 moreĀsāḷha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. On this day, the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths – of ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its cause; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation, which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.
Read moreOn Tuesday 10 June, Sis. Nandinī Tan delivered an insightful talk during the Gimhāna Full-moon Uposatha service on the “Iddhipada – The Four Bases of Power” which make the mind powerful. The Four Bases of Power are Chanda, Viriya, Citta and Vīmaṃsā.
Read moreWe warmly invite you and your family to join the coming Thursday group meditation session at NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The session begins at 8pm with offerings, chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk. We are honoured to have Venerable Jutipañño Mahāthero, the abbot of Dhamma Light Meditation Centre to deliver a Mandarin Dhamma talk to the community.
Read moreThe full moon of the Jettha month is fast approaching, and soon we will be entering the third week of the Gimhāna Retreat, which began on 27 May. We warmly invite you to join the Uposātha Full Moon Service on Tuesday 10 June, featuring a Dhamma Talk by Sis. Nandinī Tan, who will guide us in contemplating the interesting topic: “What Makes the Mind Powerful.”
Read moreOn Thursday 15 May, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the Mandarin Dhamma talk by Ven. Paññasami at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The session which started with guided meditation, and a peaceful sitting to calm the mind before reflecting on the Dhamma.
Read moreOn the morning of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community at Nalanda gathered for the Buddha Day Service to commemorate the enlightenment of our Great Teacher, the Buddha. Bro. Tan Siang Chye, gave a Dhamma talk on this year’s theme ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’.
Read moreCome and join the Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’ this Saturday 17 May, at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre K.L. in Happy Garden. The programme features a Dhamma talk by Achariya S. Vijaya at 6.30pm, followed by the serene ‘Peace Walk’ around the housing community at 7.30pm.
Read moreNEO Centre Kuala Lumpur is honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Cagino for a guided meditation session and Dhamma talk in Mandarin.
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