Nalanda Buddhist Society

22 June 2019

Coming together for Family Fun Fair

Over the past few weeks, Nalandians have been gearing up for the Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ (FFF) which will be held on 28 July this year.  Funds raised will be used to support the construction of ‘Wisdom Park’ – a well-equipped campus to train integral and competent teachers and leaders, and to expand the operations of Nalanda Dhamma School and Free School.

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19 June 2019

Dhamma talk by Bhikkhu Alokavamsa

On Wednesday 22 May, Nalanda Centre was honoured to host Ven. Alokavamsa from Indonesia for a Dhamma talk during his transit in Kuala Lumpur.  Venerable talked about the pursuit of two types of happiness – “delusional happiness” and “real happiness”.

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17 June 2019

Dhamma talks by Venerable Gavesi

Nalanda is hosting a 5-day non-residential Meditation Retreat guided by Venerable Gavesi from 19 to 23 June.  We look forward to welcoming all meditators registered for the retreat to K. Sri Dhammananda Centre this Wednesday.  Participants are reminded to bring along a shawl or jacket as the retreat will be held in an air-conditioned hall.  We also encourage you to bring a notebook, stationery, water bottle and thermal flask for your use during the retreat.

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16 June 2019

Happy Father’s Day

Fathers are the silent heroes in our lives, who provide for the family and guide us to be good and upright.   Steadfast and dependable, they are our pillars of strength who give us shelter and courage.  Bearing deep gratitude in our hearts, let us thank all fathers whose dedication and care towards our well-being is relentless.  Thank you, fathers!

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11 June 2019

Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2019

Nalanda’s popular annual Family Fun Fair in Sri Serdang returns on Sunday, 28 July 2019!  Join this uplifting community fund-raising event to support the construction of ‘Wisdom Park’ – a well-equipped campus to train future teachers and leaders who are integral and competent, and to expand the operations of Nalanda Dhamma School and Free School to provide opportunities for more children and teenagers to attend Dhamma classes and free tuition.

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9 June 2019

Group meditation & Dhamma talk

We invite you to join us this Wednesday 12 June for a tranquil meditation sitting, and Dhamma talk by Venerable Dr. S. Pemaratana, the Abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Centre in the U.S.A.  He offers public workshops on meditation and provides spiritual counselling to help people deal with challenges in life.

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5 June 2019

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a joyous celebration on the arrival of Syawal today.  May the fasting and sacrifices you have made over the past month bring you much Peace.  We also wish everyone traveling to visit and rejoice with your loved ones a safe journey.  Selamat Hari Raya!

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4 June 2019

Obituary – Venerable Prof. Dr. P. Gnanarama

It is with deep respect and a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of Venerable Professor Dr. Pategama Gnanarama Anunayaka Thero in Singapore earlier today; aged 88.  Ven. Gnanarama had been the Religious Adviser and resident teacher at Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association Singapore since 1993.

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2 June 2019

Peace & Harmony on ‘Buddha Day’

‘Buddha Day’ celebrations this year attracted thousands of devotees to Nalanda Centre to honour our great Teacher, the Buddha.  Although there were large numbers of people, everyone maintained peaceful minds in attending various Dhamma-learning programmes held over weeks. 

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31 May 2019

Forum on Living Compassionately

On Sunday 12 May, Nalanda Institute organised the Mandarin Buddhist forum themed “Living Compassionately towards Peace & Harmony”.  The speakers at the forum were Abbot of Brahmavihara Monastery Ven. Dr. Dhammapala, local composer and musical producer Chow Kam Leong (周金亮), and business consultant Wong Kah Cane (黄家建).

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