What did the Buddha realise on the night of enlightenment? In the first watch of the night, the Buddha recollected His past lives and observed the transition from one existence to another from life to life.
Read moreOn Thursday 1 May, members, supporters, devotees and volunteers gathered for Nalanda Day to celebrate the Society’s 22nd Anniversary. President Sis. Buddhinī Tan led us to commemorate the Society’s progress thus far with gratitude for the many nameless, faceless and selfless contributors, and more importantly reaffirm our steadfastness in upholding Nalanda’s mission in holistic education. In conjunction with this occasion, two books authored by Ajahn Buddhadasa was launched and is available for free distribution to the community.
Read moreThe Buddha is the greatest being ever to have existed in the history of mankind. Born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, heir to the throne of the ‘Sakya Clan’ in 623 BCE, He relinquished the luxuries of royalty and went forth in search of the true meaning of existence when he was 29 years old.
Read moreOn Tuesday 29 April, the young working adults group learned about ‘Building Genuine Friendship and Wise Networking’ with Sis. See Hui Shien at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre K.L. in Happy Garden. They defined the meaning of ‘networking’ in the Dhamma context and building genuine friendship at work.
Read moreBuddha Day or ‘Wesak Day’ commemorates the Enlightenment of the Buddha – His liberation from ignorance and suffering. This event took place over 27 centuries ago on the full-moon day in the lunar month of Vesakhā, which falls between April and May in our conventional calendar.
Read moreNalanda Dhamma School and Nalanda Youth Centre have been fastidiously preparing for this Wesak’s ‘Dhamma Appreciation Night’ under the tutelage of Ach. S. Vijaya in the past weeks! Adapting an age-old story from the time of the Buddha to captivate the audience of today, we aim to bring the Dhamma to life through our drama titled ‘From Darkness to Light: Angulimala's Transformation’. Come join us on the evening of ‘Buddha Day’ Monday 12 May for the Heritage Procession which starts at 7.30pm and promptly followed by ‘Dhamma Appreciation Night’.
Read more‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop will be held next Saturday 10 May at Nalanda Centre. To prepare for this workshop, registered participants have been studying the workbook prepared by Āyasmā Aggacitta, and attempting the discussion questions with their assigned group and facilitators. We rejoice in your efforts and look forward to seeing you at the workshop.
Read moreIn conjunction with Buddha Day B.E. 2569 Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a Young Working Adults Forum to learn how we can thrive at the workplace, and find deeper satisfaction in life. We welcome working adults of ages 23 - 35 to join this programme. Click 'Read more' for the registration link.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 April, Bro. Lee Kong Foo, Nalanda Board of Management member and Youth Mentor, joined students of KMB Widyodaya, Prasetiya Mulya University Buddhist Community for their Fellowship Building and Management Workshop. Held at Vihāra Saung Paramita, West Java, the workshop aimed to prepare the incoming 2025/2026 Committee with the guidance of their spiritual mentors Ven. Bhikkhu Sri Subalaratano Mahāthera, Ven. Bhikkhu Pariñño, and Mr. Ir. Selamat Rodjali.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 April, Nalanda Volunteer Centre hosted and welcomed over 100 volunteers to gear up for this year’s ‘Buddha Day’ B.E. 2569 Observance. Both new and regular volunteers learned about the host of programmes and exhibitions planned from 10 to 18 May and gathered with their team leads to deepen their understanding of their roles.
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