On Sunday 14 February, Sis. Nandini Tan gave a Dhamma sharing based on Ittha Sutta (Anguttara Nikaya 5.43) on “What is welcome”, where the Buddha taught the householder Anathapindika the five things which are ‘welcome, agreeable, pleasant, and hard to obtain in the world’. The five things are long life, beauty, happiness, status and heavenly rebirth.
Read moreOn Saturday 9 January, the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Buddhist Society invited representatives from Nalanda Youth Centre (NYC) to visit them. Nalanda youths were warmly welcomed by the teacher-adviser of IPG Buddhist Society, Bro. Johnny, and several teacher trainees. The purpose of their visit was to foster spiritual friendship and to forge closer ties between NYC and IPG Buddhist Society.
Read moreDear friends, We are pleased to inform you that regular activities at Nalanda Centre and Pustaka Nalanda resume today after the Lunar New Year holidays. We are open from 10.00am to 10.00pm. We hope you have all had a good holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone soon at Nalanda Centre!
Read moreOn Saturday 30 January, Sis Sunanda Ong and Sis. Nandini Tan conducted a special training session for facilitators of Nalanda Dhamma School. In the first part of the training, Dhamma School Director Sis. Sunanda introduced the School’s programmes for the first semester to the facilitators; she also explained that the current focus would be on building good friendship, inculcating Buddhist culture, and achieving family well-being.
Read moreThe Wisdom Park Development Committee held its fifth meeting recently to discuss the Master Plan for the entire Buddhist educational facility, which comprises 11 inter-related zones spread over 26 acres of greenery. Members of the Committee are aiming for the optimal land-use while maintaining a sense of spaciousness in the Park.
Read moreOn Sunday 31 January, Bro. Aggaphala Yap conducted the third session of the ‘Svagatam’ Induction Programme, continuing the Dhamma theme on ‘Sāmaggī’ (concord) within the family.
Read moreOn the first day of Chinese New Year, devotees came together as a family to celebrate this auspicious occasion with Pūjā and chanting at NEO Centre Johor Bahru. It was a meaningful and spiritual gathering, and the devotees were filled with a deep sense of gratitude and unity.
Read moreOn the eve of the Lunar New Year, Nalandians in Taiping gather annually at Buddhist temples and centres nearby to usher in the year in a meaningful and spiritual way.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society management and members wish everyone a “Happy Lunar New Year”! May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, joy and peace in the year ahead. Travel safe and enjoy your holidays with friends, family, and Dhamma!
Read moreOn Friday 22 January, local Sangha members Ven. Zhen Che (振澈法师), Ven. Pu Hui (普辉法师), Ven. Pu Ye (普悦法师) and Ven. Shi Di (实谛法师) came to Nalanda Centre for a visit. They were warmly greeted by the Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, who led them on a tour of the building.
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