In the Anggutara Nikaya, it was recorded that the Buddha taught – “There are these five gifts of a true person. What five? They give a gift out of faith. They give a gift carefully. They give a gift at the right time. They give a gift with no strings attached. They give a gift without damaging themselves or others.”
Read moreOn Saturday 29 November, Nalanda Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru held its Appreciation and Honours Day at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Johor Bahru. Parents, facilitators, and students came together to reflect on a meaningful year of learning and to honour the dedication, effort, and wholesome development of the School community. The event celebrated the growth of students in both understanding and applying Buddhist values in their daily lives.
Read moreOn Tuesday 11 November, the Young Working Adults group held their monthly gathering at the Nalanda Education Outreach Centre in Happy Garden to explore the theme of “Finding Meaning and Purpose at Work”. The session began with a self-reflection exercise where participants examined their state of mind when thinking about their careers.
Read moreOn 7 and 8 November, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch was honoured to host a two-day Dhamma Retreat led by Venerable Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh). Through relatable examples, Venerable guided participants to understand the Wisdom of “seeing things as they truly are”. Venerable explained that while generosity, morality, and meditation exist in many traditions, the distinctive strength of the Buddha-Dhamma lies in its wisdom that leads one beyond suffering. He highlighted that suffering arises when we mistakenly take the temporary aggregation of the five aggregates as a permanent “self”.
Read moreLast Saturday 1 November, the Pindacāra programme was especially endearing with the presence of Ven. Sucitta a bhikkhu (monk), Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta a bhikkhunī (nun), upāsakas (male lay followers), and upāsikās (female lay followers). The community at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets made offerings to the Sangha members with joy and reverence.
Read moreFrom 1 to 2 November, members of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch came together for a meaningful gathering themed “A Gathering of Hearts & Minds”, aimed at deepening their understanding of core values, strengthening unity, and charting the way forward for the Branch. Sis. Buddhini Tan led a learning session on “Grounded in Core & Growing with Care”, highlighting the importance of caring for our core principles and practices, for the people around us, and for the larger community.
Read moreOn Tuesday 14 October, the Young Working Adults group continued their learning with Sis. Foo Ai Li on how we can uphold Buddhist values at work , at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Happy Garden. The session provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the inner conflicts they face in their daily working lives.
Read moreOn Saturday 4 October, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets gave freely and whole-heartedly in support of the Sangha once again. This monthly programme is endearing to market-goers and stall operators who are grateful for the opportunity to give to those who are worthy.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 September, families gathered once again at the Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Family Dhamma School for a warm and engaging session of shared learning. The School continues to be more than a weekly class, it is a living practice-space where parents and children walk the Dhamma path together, nurturing kindness, patience, and wise speech through everyday activities.
Read moreOn Wednesday 25 September, devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Johor Bahru for the weekly meditation session. The evening began with offerings, chanting, meditation, and followed by a Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandini Tan.
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