On Sunday on 20 July, Nalanda was packed with various learning sesions, meetings and service opportunities. From Sunday services, Dhamma school sessions, preparations for Family Fun Fair and important meetings for the upcoming WACANA Buddhist Conference, it was a fulfilling and meaningful day indeed. See what took place last Sunday and rejoice in the moments captured below.
Read moreWe warmly invite young adults aged 18 to 35 for a meaningful session with Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, as he shares his insights on the topic “Origin of Religion”. In this special lecture, Uncle will guide us through the roots of religious beliefs, their purpose and how they have shaped human culture and understanding over time. It promises to be an enriching experience filled with wisdom, reflection, and inspiration.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 July, Nalanda Johor Bahru held its Family Dhamma School 17th session. The session began meaningfully with group meditation, offerings, and Pāli chanting, setting a serene and focussed tone for the day ahead. This session featured two parallel Dhamma sharings.
Read moreOn Sunday 13 July, 16 youths continued their learning after the Dhammacakka Day observance for a Facilitation Training workshop, led by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy. Sis. Paru shared about the importance and the characteristics of a skilful facilitator. She also talked about the “6 Core Facilitator Skills” that are critical in facilitating harmonious and meaningful group discussions, such as listening attentively to others regardless of our own opinion.
Read moreOn Thursday 17 July, Nalanda KL Branch members and devotees gathered for the Weekly Thursday Meditation session at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Last Thursday’s session served as an introductory overview, helping participants understand the purpose and direction of this sutta-based practice.
Read moreOn Sunday 13 July, all learning divisions of Nalanda- including Dhamma School juniors, teenagers, youths, parents, and adults, gathered with joy and reverence to commemorate Dhammacakka Day, marking the occasion when the Buddha first expounded the Dhamma to His five disciples in Isipatana over 2,600 years ago.
Read moreAfter nearly two months of insightful learning, the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta sharing sessions concluded last Thursday at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The sessions led by Sis. Nandini Tan, a member of Nalanda Dhammaduta College, were well received and deeply appreciated by participants.
Read moreGet ready for the biggest and most joyful event of the year – Nalanda Family Fun Fair! Watch the video to find out how can be a part of this event – and why you won’t want to miss it.
Read moreOn Wednesday 9 July, the Āsāḷha Full-moon evening, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to commemorate Dhamma Day, the sacred occasion which marks three pivotal events in Buddhist history - the conception of Buddha Gotama, His renunciation of worldly life, and most significantly, the day He first expounded the Dhamma as the Enlightened One.
Read more‘Dhammacakka Day’ commemorates the turning of the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ 2600 years ago, when the Buddha expounded the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ to his first five disciples at Isipatana near Benares. In one of the most enlightening teachings ever, the Buddha taught them the truths of life – ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its causes; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation – henceforth termed the ‘Four Noble Truths’.
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