Meditation

Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.

9 October 2026

Youth Meditation Day

Take a day to pause, reflect, and cultivate mindfulness. Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a one-day meditation learning session for youths aged 18–35 on Sunday, 1 November from 9am to 4pm. We are honoured to have Bro. Tan Siang Chye guide us in learning and practising meditation, helping us develop greater awareness and understanding of ourselves.

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28 September 2026

Mindfulness: the foundation of meditation

On Wednesday 23 September, devotees gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the weekly Wednesday Meditation, where Ven. Gavesi gave a Dhamma teaching on the practice of meditation. Ven. Gavesi explained the two main types of meditation — Samatha and Vipassanā.

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14 September 2026

Satipatthāna learning journey concludes

On Wednesday 9 September, participants gathered at Nalanda Centre for the final Satipatthāna Learning Session, concluding our journey through the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Led by Sis. Paruadi, the session explored the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path under Dhammānupassanā (Contemplation of Dhamma).

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27 August 2026

Sāvana Full-moon Uposatha

Today is the Sāvana Full-moon Uposatha, a valuable occasion for observance and spiritual practice. It is a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthening our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation, and listening to Dhamma teachings.

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11 August 2026

From Movement to Stillness

On Wednesday 5 August, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the weekly meditation session, guided by Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who was back from Taiwan for “The Fragrance of the Dhamma: A Musical & Yoga Performance” (法语花香). The session began with gentle yoga led by yoga teachers, helping participants relax the body from head to toe.  Through mindful movements and relaxation, participants gradually settled into a meditation posture, experiencing the transition from movement to stillness.

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3 August 2026

Weekly meditation: from movement to stillness

We warmly invite you to join us this Wednesday for a special evening with Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera on "From Movement to Stillness." Through gentle yoga, meditation, and Dhamma sharing, the session will guide participants in cultivating physical relaxation, mental calm, and inner clarity.

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30 July 2026

Weekly meditation: from movement to stillness

We warmly invite you to join our Weekly Meditation next Wednesday (5 August 2026) for a special evening with Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who will guide participants on a journey "From Movement to Stillness." Integrating gentle yoga, meditation, and Dhamma sharing, the session is designed to cultivate physical relaxation, mental calm, and inner clarity.

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25 July 2026

Knowing what is happening, as it is

On Wednesday 15 July, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch hosted its Weekly Meditation & Dhamma Talk, led by Venerable Ajahn Nandiyo. Speaking on the theme "Knowing", Ajahn explained that while conventional knowledge is useful in daily life, the Buddha pointed to a deeper kind of knowing (ñāṇa)—direct experiential wisdom that leads to the end of suffering.

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14 July 2026

Hosting a wholesome day of Mettā practice

Nalanda Centre was honoured to host a one-day Metta Meditation Retreat organised by Serdang Buddhist Association on Saturday 11 July, welcoming 90 participants for a wholesome day of meditation and Dhamma learning under the guidance of Ven. U Paññasami. Throughout the retreat, participants learnt the true meaning of mettā (loving-kindness), cultivating a heart of goodwill towards family, friends, including those with whom they may experience difficulties, and all beings.

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9 July 2026

A retreat of joy, serenity and harmony

From 1 to 6 July, Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter gathered for a joyful Dhamma Camp led by Ven. Ajahn Hasapañña and Ven. Jotika. Through daily Dhamma teachings, group discussions, and guided meditation sessions, participants deepened their understanding and practice in the peaceful surroundings of Wisdom Park.

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