On Thursday 29 October, devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Kuala Lumpur for a Dhamma teaching by Ven. U Paññasāmi. The session began with guided mettā meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk and a question-and-answer session.
Read moreWe invite you to join us for the monthly educational Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets this Saturday at 8.30am. You may bring with you, cooked vegetarian food or ripe fruits as offerings to the venerable monks.
Read moreA meaningful education goes beyond academic knowledge. It nurtures a kind heart, a wise mind, and strong moral values. Through Buddhist education, children learn not only the Dhamma, but also how to practise its timeless teachings in daily life. At Nalanda Dhamma School, children grow in wisdom, kindness, and character through joyful learning, interactive activities, meaningful experiences, and wholesome friendships.
Read moreOn Friday and Saturday, 16 and 17 October, volunteers of the Nalanda SP Bujang Valley Educational Hub gathered for a tour guide training programme led by Sis. Sandy Lim, a member of the Nalanda Bujang Valley Heritage Team from Headquarters. The training aimed to equip volunteers with an overview of Buddhism in Kedah Tua and the skills needed to host groups visiting Bujang Valley.
Read moreOn Tuesday 13 October, the Young Working Adults programme brought together youths to explore how to navigate workplace politics with greater awareness and wisdom. Facilitated by Sis. Foo Ai Li, the session examined how people have different communication styles and approaches at work. While some may seek to advance themselves at the expense of others, we can choose to engage in ‘clean politics’ by building positive relationships without intentionally harming others.
Read moreWe warmly invite everyone to join us for the Thursday Group Meditation session on 29 October at NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The evening begins at 8pm with offerings, chanting and meditation, followed by a Mandarin Dhamma talk by Ven. U Paññāsami. Originally from Sibu, Sarawak, Ven. U Paññāsami ordained as a novice monk (sāmaṇera) under Ven. U Mangala in 2014 and in June 2016, travelled to Myanmar, where he received full ordination as a Bhikkhu (upasampadā) under Pa-Auk Sayadawgyi.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 October, members, volunteers and devotees came together for Pindacara, offering alms to the Sangha and rejoicing in the generosity of the community at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. Through this simple yet meaningful practice, we cultivate generosity, gratitude and wholesome qualities that support our journey on the Dhamma path.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 September, laughter, warm smiles and the glow of lanterns filled NEO Centre, Happy Garden, as about 100 devotees gathered for a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration hosted by the Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch. The gathering brought together Nalanda Buddhist Society Exco members, Branch Committee members, Family Dhamma School (FDS) students, parents, facilitators and volunteers.
Read moreOn Wednesday 23 September, devotees gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the weekly Wednesday Meditation, where Ven. Gavesi gave a Dhamma teaching on the practice of meditation. Ven. Gavesi explained the two main types of meditation — Samatha and Vipassanā.
Read moreWe invite you to join us for the monthly educational Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets this Saturday at 8.30am. You may bring with you, cooked vegetarian food or ripe fruits as offerings to the venerable monks. If you would like to join as a volunteer to help during the Pindacāra, kindly contact Bro. Ng at 012-273-9787.
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