Nalanda Buddhist Society

21 January 2013

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A Night with Gratitude

Twinkling lanterns, reminiscent music and the warmth of Nalandians made it a night to remember!

14 January 2013

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Service Sunday for NS Trainees

Together we learn Dhamma! On 13 January, Nalanda Youth Centre (NYC) conducted its first Service Sunday for National Service (NS) trainees in year 2013 at Nalanda Centre. A total of 108 trainees from Semenyih NS Camp spent their Sunday meaningfully by performing wholesome deeds and learning Buddhist values through fun and dynamic activities arranged by 11 youths from NYC.

1 January 2013

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Notice of EGM

The Nalanda Secretariat has issued a notice on 30 December 2012, calling for an Extraordinary General Meeting of Nalanda members.

Notice is hereby given that the Management Committee has called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) for members of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia, to be held on Sunday, 13 January 2013, at 1.00pm.

1 January 2013

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‘Calming Down’ to 2013

Nalandians usher in 2013 with pūja, meditation, and wise reflection. On 31 December 2012, Nalanda members and devotees gathered at the Sri Serdang Nalanda Centre following an annual tradition to reflect on the passing of 2012, and to usher in the New Year. Dressed in elegant Nalanda sarong uniforms, devotees greeted each other joyfully with words of thanks, mutual appreciation, and encouragement.

27 December 2012

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Memorial Day

Remembering the 2004 Tsunami Victims

On 26 December 2004, a huge earthquake off Northern Sumatra and a catastrophic tsunami which followed it caused enormous devastation in many countries fringing the Indian Ocean. Around 250,000 men, women and children lost their lives in this tragedy; millions more lost their loved ones, possessions, and livelihood.

15 December 2012

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“Recognizing the Dhamma”

Have you read a Dhamma book today?

Book title	:	Recognizing the Dhamma
Author	:	Ven. Bhikkhu Thanissaro
Topic	:	Concepts, Teachings and Practice

Introduction

Shortly after her ordination, Mahapajapati Gotami asked the Buddha for a short Dhamma instruction that would guide her in her solitary practice. The Buddha gave a discourse on the eight principles for recognizing what qualifies as Dhamma and Vinaya, and what does not. The eight principles have been widely cited ever since. In addition, there are passages on the principles of modesty, non-entanglement, dispassion, etc. in this compilation. Read more

4 December 2012

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The Joy of Giving

On 1 December, there were many joyful and generous people waiting at Taman O.U.G. morning market to offer alms-food to the members of the Sangha. The monthly alms-round allows lay people to do good deeds with kind intentions and actions. A team of Nalandians with full devotion encouraged more people in the market to ‘do good and feel good’. They also took the opportunity to engage with the public and explain to them on the practice of Pindacāra.

30 November 2012

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Be a Part of F.U.N.!

Organised by Nalanda Youth Centre, there have been two Fellowship Undergraduate Night (F.U.N.) sessions in November. The first one was themed “Knowing Oneself”. Participants had the opportunity to learn from Bro. Tan through his inspiring Dhamma teaching on the significance of understanding ourselves.

28 November 2012

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27 November 2012

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Pāli Chanting

24-hour Loving-kindness

On Saturday, 24 November 2012, Buddhists from all over Malaysia gathered at BMSM Samadhi Vihara, Shah Alam to chant and radiate metta (loving-kindness) for world peace, stability and harmony. Organised by Aloka Foundation and Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM), this round-the-clock metta event was highlighted with a special “Illuminating the World with Metta” Lights Offering ceremony, symbolically illuminating the world with loving-kindness.