31 August 2024 marks the 18th anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. On this day, Nalanda members and devotees will gather to commemorate his lifetime of missionary work and celebrate his spirit and teachings.
Read moreOn 13 August, Nalanda Youths hosted their monthly Young Working Adults Gathering, featuring a reflection workshop led by Youth mentor Bro Lee Kong Foo.
Read moreThe Family Fun Fair is back in Johor Bahru! We joyfully invite you to participate in this wholesome event to raise funds for the provision of community education programmes in J.B.
Read moreFrom 7 to 11 August, Nalanda hosted the DAYWA Meditation Retreat conducted by Sis Sylvia Bay and Bro. Ong Chye Chye. Organised by Dhamma Assembly for Young Working Adults (DAYWA), over 50 youths relished the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the Dhamma path and meditation.
Read moreIn today’s world, we generally don’t lack in material things, but we lack peace in our hearts. We can observe our minds and see that whenever there is excessive desires, uncontrolled anger and foolish ideas, it correlates with the lack of peace. This is then expressed in the way we interact with others, the course of actions we take, and the lack of fulfilment within. Thus, peace begins with me, not with others.
Read moreTo accommodate the growing number of important Buddhist reference books and readership, Pustaka Nalanda is undertaking upgrading work for the next two weeks. The library will reopen to the public on 26 August 2024.
Read moreEvery first Saturday of the month, the communities at the OUG and Happy Garden markets keep a keen lookout for the sight of saffron-coloured robes. Just so, on Saturday 3 August, stall vendors and market-goers came together to give freely and joyfully to members of the Sangha during the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme.
Read moreToday on 10 August, Nalanda Centre was abuzz throughout the day with Nalanda members and devotees delving into multiple learning opportunities.
Read moreToday is the Republic of Singapore’s 59th National Day. This year's theme – “Together, As One United People” highlights the importance of collective strength and the importance of individuals rallying together to uplift those around us.
Read moreIn just the past week, Nalanda members and volunteers have been working hard to pack and distribute Care bags to diverse groups across the Klang Valley. On Sunday 4 August, after the Volunteer Appreciation programme, youths and Dhamma School students joined the distribution of more than 170 Care bags to four homes – Rumah Victory Children and Youth Home, Rumah Charis, Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Insan (PKKII) and Home of Peace.
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