On 6 July, 42 participants on the 5-day Borobudur Study Tour departed for Yogjakarta with Bro. Tan as the tour leader. The highlight of this tour was a visit to the famous Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Participants were amazed at the many candis they visited. Every candi (such as Candi Mendut, Candi Plaosan, and Candi Sewu) has a rich history; and all of them were beautifully constructed. One could marvel at how people of the past had such strong faith in the Buddha-Dhamma which inspired them to build those majestic structures.
Read more7 & 8 July 2012 It was a truly grand sight at the National Maha Sanghikadana this weekend as the Malaysian Buddhist community came together to support the meaningful event. Offering alms and participating in the Maha Sanghikadana strengthens the harmonious ties between the Sangha and lay devotees. This is vital for the development of Buddhism in Malaysia. Sadhu anumodana to all who donated, volunteered and participated in this auspicious occasion!
Read moreTranquility permeated the shrine hall as devotees sat in silent meditation, calming the mind, absorbing the surrounding aura of peace. It was the start of the Nalanda Annual Gimhana Dhamma Retreat. ("Gimhana", in pali means "summer" or "hot season")
Read moreHundreds 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.
Read moreThe following are Bro. Tan’s teachings on 17 June 2012, the Fifth Gimhāna Sunday, summarised by Sis. Faith Teh.
Read moreGarbed in saffron robes, with head cleanly shaven and a gentle smile on her lips, Ayya Susīla casts a picture of quiet beatitude that exudes great inspiration to the 35 participants sitting in meditation with her during the 2-day, 1-night meditation retreat at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreAn Interactive Discussion with Dr. David R. Loy, author of “The Great Awakening - A Buddhist Social Theory” Dr. Loy began his sharing by saying that the Buddha was a great social revolutionary who advocated egalitarianism during His time in India. Regardless of caste or social status, once ordained and entered the Sangha community, one shed his/her identity and strives only for enlightenment from cycles of birth and death. To the people of India at that time, it was such a revolutionary movement and a great social awakening.
Read moreWith Wesak fast approaching, we came together on the first day of April to spruce up and beautify our Nandanavana (the Garden of Joyful Delight). There were smiling faces and the positive energy was high as the team worked together in tune with nature.
Read moreVolunteer librarians gathered on 31 March for a training session on the Senayan Library Management System which features the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), an online database with thumbnail document image support, Simple Search and Advanced Search modes, adopted by Pustaka Nalanda.
Read moreNalanda Institute welcomed the return of Venerable Aggacitta together with Ven. Balacitta, Ven. U Vijaya, and 95 diligent yogis, for Part Two of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop on 24 and 25 March.
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