Nalanda Buddhist Society

5 July 2012

H. H. Phra Somdet Munivong Received with Great Reverence at KLIA

The arrival of His Holiness Phra Somdet Munivong, Member of the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, at KLIA on 5 July was received with great warmth and reverence by the Thai Buddhist community in Kuala Lumpur as well as by Malaysian devotees.  His Holiness is in Kuala Lumpur to preside over this weekend’s Buddha Relic Veneration and Enshrinement Ceremonies at the Buddhist Maha Vihara (on Saturday, 9.00am – 12.00pm) and at Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya (on Saturday 8.00pm – 9.30pm).

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4 July 2012

Lord Buddha’s Relics presented to Malaysian Buddhists

In January 1898, an archeological survey team led by Peppe were excavating near the present-day Indian-Nepali border at Piphrawa.  Peppe’s team discovered a ruined stupa, believed to be the site of ancient Kapilavatthu.  During the excavation, a sandstone box, which contained jewels, ornaments and small urns, was discovered among the ruins.

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4 July 2012

Enshrining the Buddha’s Relics

Enshrinement ceremony of the Buddha's Sacred Relics at Wat Chetawan Petaling Jaya. Event

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30 June 2012

Thank you for supporting Ven. Yogavacara Rahula’s Dhammaduta Tour

Venerable Yogavacara Rahula has concluded the one-month Dhammaduta Tour in Malaysia 2012.  Many devotees throughout the country have benefited and experienced progress from Ven. Rahula’s clear meditation guidance and insightful Dhamma talks.

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29 June 2012

A Night of Rosy Fulfilment

Hundreds in the audience were captivated as we were taken on a journey depicting the life of Yao Lee, the original singer of the classic song "Rose, Rose, I Love You", last Saturday, 23 June 2012.  The fundraising musical was in aid of Nalanda Education & Development Fund, to help needy Malaysian students obtain holistic guidance and all-rounded education.

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28 June 2012

Social Harmony

Dhamma Talk by Ven. Dr. Karma Lekshe Tsomo It was a thought-provoking session as Ven. Dr. Karma Lekshe Tsomo shared on how Buddhists can be socially engaged and take up the universal responsibility of all Buddhists.  We were also motivated to dwell deeper in our meditation practice and cultivate the qualities of the Four Divine Abodes (Brahmaviharas), namely Compassion, Loving Kindness, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity, in order to achieve personal and social harmony.  Anumodana!

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27 June 2012

Purifying through Perfections

The following are Bro. Tan’s teachings on 17 June 2012, the Fifth Gimhāna Sunday, summarised by Sis. Faith Teh.

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26 June 2012

Asalha Observance at Nalanda

Asalha Full-moon Day falls exactly 2 months after Wesak Day.  It marks the three important events in the history of Buddhism – the day Buddha Gotama was conceived; the day He renounced worldly life to become an ascetic; and the day He first preached the Dhamma as the Enlightened Teacher.

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21 June 2012

Recap, Review and Reinforce

Before the self-practice group sitting meditation, we reaffirm our faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.  With understanding and devotion, we pay homage to our Teacher, the Enlightened and Blessed One, take the Three Refuges and observe the Five Precepts.

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17 June 2012

Happy Fathers’ Day!

Today, we honour all fathers all over the world.  As we wish those around us “Happy Fathers’ Day”, it also serves as a reminder to all of us to have right understanding on how to be a better father and a better person in general, improving our roles as part of a family, leading to greater family well-being.

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