Nalanda Institute

4 May 2025

‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study Workshop – reminder to participants

‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop will be held next Saturday 10 May at Nalanda Centre.  To prepare for this workshop, registered participants have been studying the workbook prepared by Āyasmā Aggacitta, and attempting the discussion questions with their assigned group and facilitators.  We rejoice in your efforts and look forward to seeing you at the workshop.

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7 February 2025

‘The Gradual Training’ Workshop by Āyasmā Aggacitta

Registration is now open for the ‘The Gradual Training’ Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop conducted by Āyasmā  Aggacitta to investigate what the suttas say about the nature and development of jhānas as part of a comprehensive, sequential scheme of training.  This workshop is suitable for participants who have a good understanding of core Buddhist concepts and practice, including the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.

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11 November 2024

Gratitude abounds at BPS 307 Convocation Ceremony

On Saturday 9 November, Nalanda Institute Malaysia hosted the Convocation Ceremony & Gratitude Day for graduates of BPS 307 - Certificate in Buddhist Studies.  Over 100 people were present to celebrate this milestone for 57 graduates who persevered over the past five months in learning basic Buddhist Doctrines, as well as imbuing Dhamma practices and reflections into their daily lives.

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2 November 2024

Convocation Ceremony 2024

Nalanda Institute Malaysia will be hosting a Convocation Ceremony for the graduates of BPS307 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies next Saturday, 9 November from 3pm to 5pm.  The Convocation is in appreciation of Dhamma teachers, benefactors, supporters, officers and volunteers’ dedication. It is also an occasion to celebrate participants’ hard work and achievements in this course.

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26 October 2024

Enhancing visual design aspects of Dhamma sharing

On Sunday 20 October, members of Nalanda Dhammaduta College gathered to learn more about  the visual aspect of Dhamma talks, guided by Bro. Tan Siang Chye.  In today’s world we greatly rely on the sense of sight in learning and communicating; hence when used effectively, visual tools are an important aid in relaying the Buddha’s teachings.

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20 October 2024

Lighting up the Peninsula with Dhamma programmes

In the past three days, Nalanda members and volunteers have been privileged to host 11 Dhamma programmes for over 450 people across Peninsula Malaysia!  This wonderful weekend started from Friday 18 October, with welcoming our good friends from Firefly Mission Singapore for a study tour of Bujang Valley in Sungai Petani and also hosting Chempaka Buddhist Lodge 千百家佛教居士林 for a Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park.

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17 October 2024

BPS307 participants complete final leg of the course

On Saturday 5 October, over 70 participants and volunteers gathered at Nalanda Centre for the BPS 307 (Certificate in Buddhist Studies) written evaluation.  Preparing over the past weeks by revising lecture notes and having group discussions, 55 participants sat for the evaluation, the final part of the certificate course run by Nalanda Institute Malaysia.

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2 October 2024

Written evaluation for BPS 307

In the past four months, Nalanda Institute lecturers and facilitators witnessed the diligent progression of BPS 307 (Certificate in Buddhist Studies) participants in studying and reflecting on lecture topics, as well as supporting each other in their learning and assignments. 

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14 September 2024

Institute students engage in meritorious deeds

On Saturday 7 September, students of BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies presented their much-anticipated group assignments to course lecturers and peers.  As part of their course assessments, students collaborated in groups to organise experiential learning sessions based on the theme of “Ten Meritorious Deeds” and presented their learning outcomes.

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7 September 2024

A meaningful day of learning and service

Since dawn this morning, Nalanda members, devotees and volunteers have been out and about doing service for the benefit of others and exerting effort in Dhamma learning.  From Hulu Selangor to Johor Bahru, groups of kalyana mittā have been immersed in various programmes.

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