Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.
Today marks the New-moon Uposatha of the ‘Kattika’ month, a meaningful occasion to deepen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness through meditation, and listening to Dhamma teachings.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 November, 45 youths aged 18 to 35 gathered at Nalanda Centre for a full-day Youth Meditation programme guided by Bro. Tan Siang Chye. Youths explored ways to understand their own minds and develop skills to manage anxiety, overthinking and distraction.
Read moreOn Thursday 29 October, devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Kuala Lumpur for a Dhamma teaching by Ven. U Paññasāmi. The session began with guided mettā meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk and a question-and-answer session.
Read moreWe would like to welcome our youth participants for the one-day meditation learning session by Bro. Tan Siang Chye from 9am - 4pm. This is a great opportunity for all to slow down and quiet the mind after a long week.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us on Wednesday, 4 November to meditate and learn from Ven. Bhaddanta Gandhamālālaṅkāra, the distinguished Myanmar Tipitaka Sayadaw. The evening service will commence at 8pm with chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk. We look forward to welcoming you to Nalanda Centre for this meaningful evening of spiritual learning and practice. All are welcome!
Read moreFrom 23 to 25 October, Nalanda members and devotees gathered at Wisdom Park for the Asubha Meditation Retreat guided by Ven. Dr. Dhammapala. Participants learnt to contemplate the 32 parts of the body, as taught by the Buddha, to develop detachment by seeing the body as it truly is. They also explored the Four Elements — earth, water, fire and wind — deepening their understanding that the body is essentially a composition of these natural elements.
Read moreWe warmly invite everyone to join us for the Thursday Group Meditation session on 29 October at NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The evening begins at 8pm with offerings, chanting and meditation, followed by a Mandarin Dhamma talk by Ven. U Paññāsami. Originally from Sibu, Sarawak, Ven. U Paññāsami ordained as a novice monk (sāmaṇera) under Ven. U Mangala in 2014 and in June 2016, travelled to Myanmar, where he received full ordination as a Bhikkhu (upasampadā) under Pa-Auk Sayadawgyi.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 October, members and devotees gathered for a meditation workshop led by Bro. Tan Siang Chye, who highlighted the importance of bhāvanā, or mental cultivation, as an integral part of Buddhist practice. The workshop introduced three categories of practice: Samatha (calming the mind), Vipassanā (awakening the mind), and Anussati (bringing positivity to the mind).
Read moreTake 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.
Read moreOn 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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