On Sunday 22 June, over 50 students and facilitators from Junior Dhamma School embarked on an educational outing to the Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bank Negara Malaysia Museum. Starting the morning with a simple picnic at the Botanical Gardens, students shared a modest meal amidst nature and reflected on the value of contentment and appreciating simplicity.
Read moreFrom 18 to 23 June, we hosted Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter for a meaningful Dhamma Camp held in Kuala Kubu Bahru. Welcoming back our spiritual friends, and making new acquaintances, the six-day camp was filled with ardent learning and fellowship.
Read moreLast Sunday 22 June, Nalanda Centre youths warmly welcomed 7 students from IMU (International Medical University) Buddhist Society for the weekly Youth Sunday Service as well as an exchange and discussion.
Read moreLast Saturday 21 June, Nalanda volunteers and youths delivered the first batch of Care Bags, totalling 80, to needy children attending ‘Malam Muhibbah’ at Pure Life Society, Puchong. Volunteers also contributed food of different cultures to this event, organised by Pure Life which promotes unity and harmony.
Read moreAs the Āsāḷha month dawns today, we invite you to join us at Nalanda Centre for the Uposatha Evening Service. The service will start at 8pm with meditation and chanting, followed by a Dhamma sharing by Bro. Tan Siang Chye. All are welcome!
Read moreOn Sunday 15 June, the community at Nalanda including Dhamma School students and their parents gathered to celebrate Parents’ Day - a meaningful occasion dedicated to honouring the invaluable role of parents in our lives.
Read moreFrom 17 to 23 June, we were honoured to host Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña and Ven. Ayya Jotikā on their maiden visit to Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park. Both Venerables were in Malaysia to conduct a Dhamma Camp for Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter. Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña is the current abbot of Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, while Ven. Ayya Jotikā is her student in the same monastery.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 June, members of Nalanda Youth Centre gathered for Youth Members Day. The gathering began with offerings and chanting, followed by the introduction of the newly-appointed officers for the term 2025/2027, led by Bro. Yeo Disheng as the Youth Leader.
Read moreSpend a day with us at Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ this coming 17 August. This annual event gathers the community to support educational programmes at Nalanda and to fund the building of a teaching hall, hostel and ancillary facilities at Wisdom Park. We invite you to join us as a volunteer during the Fun Fair, to render our care and service to many. Invite your friends along for a wholesome day and register now at https://forms.gle/juzXbWnp24bv7zRn9.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 June, the exploration of the Mangala Sutta under the Gimhāna series, commenced during the Sunday morning service at Nalanda Centre led by Bro. Benny Liow. He introduced the discourse by explaining that "Mangala" means "blessing", "auspicious sign" or "good omen”. It is no surprise, then, that both humans and deities sought to understand what constitutes a true blessing that brings happiness in life. In response to this universal question, the Buddha delivered the Mangala Sutta, which enumerates 38 great blessings.
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