Nalanda Institute

10 May 2014

BPS 0323 – Course on “Correct Practices, Faith, and Devotion”

The third module of ‘Buddhist Devotional Practice’ course conducted by Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama saw another good turn out on Saturday, 3 May.  Achariya Vijaya emphasized the importance of faith in Buddhism.  He said that faith is the intellectual and emotional conviction to understand and to practice the Dhamma-Vinaya.  As practice progresses, understanding deepens and gradually develops into spiritual realization, which results in even greater faith.

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3 May 2014

BPS 0322 – Course on “Going for Refuge & Keeping Precepts”

The second module of “Buddhist Devotional Practice” course organized by Nalanda Institute was joyfully concluded on 26 April.  The first part of the course on “Going for Refuge” was delivered by Bro. Tong Siong Yeow, Head of Department for Leadership and Management Studies.

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24 April 2014

BPS 0321 – Course on “Devotional Practice”

The first module of “Buddhist Devotional Practice” Course organised by Nalanda Institute attracted a good turn out on 19 April.  The session was conducted by the Director of Nalanda Institute – Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama – a well-known, experienced, and passionate Dhamma speaker.

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28 March 2014

New courses on Buddhist Devotion

Nalanda Institute Malaysia, under the Department of Buddhist & Pali Studies, is offering a new series of courses on Buddhist devotion with the theme “Walking the Buddhist Path”.  This series integrates four modules to promote understanding and practice of Dhamma.

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5 March 2014

Inspiring Workshop on ‘Samatha’ and ‘Vipassanā’

Nalanda Institute successfully concluded the 2-day “Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop”, held on 1 and 2 March at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  The workshop saw an overwhelming turn out beyond the targeted 100 participants.  Seasoned meditators traveled from near and far to learn from the experienced and knowledgeable teacher, Āyasmā Aggacitta.

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20 February 2014

Another fruitful session of “Dhamma Chat”

The ‘kalyana mitta’ graduates of BPS302 met for another fruitful session of “Dhamma Chat” on 15 February.  Following the long Lunar New Year celebrations and family reunions, the topic of discussion evolved around what constitute real “blessing” and “auspiciousness”.

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10 February 2014

Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study & Workshop

Thank you for enrolling in the inaugural Samatha & Vipassanā Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop organised by Nalanda Institute’s Buddhist & Pāli Studies Department. Currently, the enrolment for this ground-breaking workshop has surpassed our capacity, and the application is now closed.

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17 January 2014

Prof. David J. Kalupahana passed away

It is with deep respects that we announce the passing of a distinguished scholar in Buddhist and Pāli Studies, Professor-Emeritus David J. Kalupahana, on Wednesday 15 January 2014 in Hawaii.  His funeral will be held on 21 January.

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13 January 2014

“Dhamma Chat” among Spiritual Friends

On Saturday 11 January, 18 graduates of BPS 302 Certificate in Buddhist Studies (2013) gathered for a “Dhamma Chat” reunion at Nalanda Centre.  This session aimed at continuing the momentum for us to learn the Dhamma. Read more

6 January 2014

“Samatha & Vipassanā” – Sutta Study & Meditation

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is honoured to invite Āyasmā Aggacitta Māhathera in March for a Sutta Study Course cum Meditation Workshop on “Samatha & Vipassanā”.

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