Bro. Gan Jia Cheng Nalanda Dharma School Facilitator, and Officer in Photography & Archiving Team When I first came to Nalanda Centre, someone had told me that we ought to come in with "an open heart, and be as fresh as the first day, every day"! Since then, this advice has been the underlying mindset every time I come to Nalanda. By constantly staying fresh, this allows me to learn better and to always give my best in everything that I do. It also encourages me to find ways to improve myself, constantly.
Read moreSis. Margaret Ng Treasury Officer Nalanda Buddhist Society Six years ago, a close friend recommended that I attend the talks and courses conducted at Nalanda. I was so inspired by each Dhamma talk here, as well as through the courses taught by friendly and knowledgeable Buddhist teachers. I was also touched by the Nalandians' warmth and spirit of courage and compassion. I have truly learnt a lot and believe I have become a better person.
Read moreThe Nalanda Bulletin Issue No.13 (January 2013) is now available for reading on-line! If you would like to have a hard-copy, kindly collect one from any Nalanda Centre. For Nalandians going back to your hometowns during the Chinese New Year, please collect some hard-copies to be distributed to your families and friends, as well as for local Buddhist organisations near you.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No 12. November 2012
Read moreThis short video-clip is produced by Bro. Losel Chuah. All rights reserved, 2013.
Read moreTake a virtual tour of Nalanda Centre - a contemporary and leading centre of Buddhist Education in Malaysia. Besides educational facilities, the centre offers beautiful, tranquil spaces for quiet reflection and meditation. All are welcome to Nalanda Centre!
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No 11. September 2012
Read moreInterviewed by Yap Sze Yinn I do not often take the time to listen to other people’s stories, but the story of one of Nalanda’s dedicated volunteers has amazed me with his spirit and strong will to serve the community. Bro. Ooi Choong Li is one of Nalanda’s first volunteer Dharma School facilitators who is still serving this position five years later.
Read morePindacāra, the practice of collecting alms-food, is observed by Theravada Buddhist monks who have gone forth from ‘home-life’ to ‘homelessness’. A Buddhist monk is known in Pāli Language as a ‘bhikkhu’ - meaning ‘one who lives on alms’.
Read more13 July & 10 August 2012
Pustaka Nalanda’s Monthly Dhamma Discussions
‘The Great Discovery’ was the topic of the July Dhamma discussion at Nalanda Centre. The serialised monthly discussion is a Pustaka Nalanda programme aimed at bringing the Dhamma to those who want to know more about the Buddha’s teachings. Our presenter Bro. Ananda Fong skilfully guides participants in uncovering the Buddha’s ‘Great Discovery’ – the Four Noble Truths. In the 13 July session, the discussion was on the first three Noble Truths of Dukkha; the cause of Dukkha; and the end of Dukkha. The fourth Noble Truth of the path leading to the cessation of Dukkha was discussed on 10 August under the topic ‘The Path to Happiness’.
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