On Saturday 4 July, the monthly educational ‘Pindacāra’ Programme at Sri Petaling and Happy Garden markets was held with two venerable Sangha members going on alms-round. The devotees and volunteers welcomed Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan and Exco members, Bro. Charlie and Bro. Pee at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur. The programme started at 7.30am with the morning Pūja and chanting session led by Bro. Tan. Thereafter, volunteers and devotees proceeded to Sri Petaling and Happy Garden for the alms-round.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 July, in conjunction with the memorial service for MH17, Sis. Tan Yee Yong presented a Dhamma talk titled “Finding Peace in Turmoil”. She shared a few stories and her personal experiences which inspired devotees. Sis. Yee Yong elaborated on ‘Impermanence’ and the ‘Four Noble Truths’, quoting the ‘Ambalatthikā-rāhulovāda Sutta’ of Majjhima Nikāya.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 July, 35 members from Bodhi Heartz Youth Club paid a visit to Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang as part of their tour to the Klang Valley. They were warmly welcomed and hosted by Director of Nalanda Centre, Sis. Nandini and Nalandian Youths.
Read moreThe much-anticipated ‘Nalanda Family Fun Fair’ on 9 August is just 2 weeks away! There will be more than 120 stalls offering a wide variety of food, beverages, household items, clothes, handicraft and merchandise for sale. The ‘Fun Fair’ aims to raise funds to finance many community-based educational programmes run by Nalanda Institute, Dhamma School, Free School, the Library, and Youth Centre. It is the only fund-raising event for Nalanda Sri Serdang this year.
Read moreOn Wednesday 15 July, devotees came together to practise meditation in the conducive environment of Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. After meditation, Sis. Sandy shared the “Simile of the Snake”, quoting from MN.22 “Alagaddūpama Sutta” in Majjhima Nikāya.
Read moreOn Sunday 12 July, devotees were delighted to have Nalanda Founder, Bro. Tan’s presence during the morning Service. He gave a short teaching on the significance of taking refuge in the ‘Three Jewels’. Bro. Tan also advised us on how we can protect ourselves by being mindful and having disciplined thoughts.
Read moreOn Saturday 11 July, the second session of the BPS 303 Course – Certificate in Buddhist Studies offered by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies was conducted by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama on the subject of ‘Kamma and Rebirth’.
Read moreOn 2 July, Nalanda Founder Bro.Tan made a visit to NEO Centre Sungai Petani (SP) in Kedah to witness its progress. He was accompanied by Nalanda SP Branch Chairman Bro. Khaw, Deputy Chairman Bro.Teoh, and Building Committee Members. Project Coordinator Ar. Bro. Fong briefed the team on the progress of construction work, which began in April and is currently 42% completed.
Read moreOn Wednesday 8 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for meditation practice and learning together with like-minded friends. After the sitting session, Sis. Buddhini gave a Dhamma sharing on “The Two Kinds of Thoughts” quoting ‘Majjhima Nikāya’ (MN.19) – “Dvedhavitakka Sutta”. She concluded the sharing by emphasising an instruction from the Buddha to monks – “meditate, bhikkhus, do not delay or else you will regret it later”. Let’s continue to learn the Dhamma and practice with understanding towards liberation from suffering.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 July, Bro. Ananda Fong gave an informative talk quoting Anguttara Nikāya (AN. 3.65) – “Kālāma Sutta” and Majjhima Nikāya (MN.56) – “Upali Sutta”. From the “Kālāma Sutta” we learnt not to simply believe and to abandon qualities that lead to harm and suffering. We are encouraged to meditate and practice the four Brahmavihāra.
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