Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Living righteously and sharing wisely
Living righteously and sharing wisely
Ven. Bhaddanta Gandhamālālankāra, the distinguished Myanmar Tipiṭaka Sayadaw, was at Nalanda Centre, accompanied by Ven. Tejinda, Ven. Nimmala and Ven. Dr. Dhammarati.
On Wednesday 4 November, Nalanda Centre was honoured to welcome Ven. Bhaddanta Gandhamālālankāra, the distinguished Myanmar Tipiṭaka Sayadaw, for an evening of Dhamma learning. He was accompanied by Ven. Tejinda, Ven. Nimmala and Ven. Dr. Dhammarati. Sis Nandini, Director of Nalanda Centre, together with other officers and members, warmly welcomed the venerables and brought them on a tour of the building.
Ven. Gandhamālālankāra delivered a Dhamma talk based on the Kāmabhogī Sutta (Aṅguttara Nikāya 10.91), explaining the ten types of lay followers. He encouraged devotees to aspire towards the tenth and highest type — one who earns a living righteously, enjoys wealth responsibly, shares generously through meritorious deeds, and practises for the welfare of both oneself and others (attahita and parahita). The session concluded with a question-and-answer segment, allowing devotees to seek further clarification and guidance from the Sayadaw.
Nalanda members and devotees were honoured to welcome Ven. Bhaddanta Gandhamālālankāra.
Offering of items to the main shrine at Nalanda Centre.
Sis Nandini, Director of Nalanda Centre, brought the venerables on a tour of the building.
We are deeply grateful to Ven. Gandhamālālankāra for sharing his profound knowledge and valuable teachings. May the venerables enjoy good health and well-being. We look forward to welcoming them again!
Welcoming and exchange of conversations among venerables and Nalanda members.
Sis. Nandini sharing about the “Nameless, Faceless and Selfless” shrine.
Sis. Nandini sharing about the Mayadevi relief carving.
Venerables arriving at the Pustaka Nalanda, housing copies of the Pali Tipitaka.
Venerables visiting the “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” exhibition.
Sis. Nandini explaining the interactive corner at the exhibition.
This corner contains newspaper articles regarding the passing away of the late Venerable K Sri Dhammananda.
A group photo at the teaching hall.
Sis. Nandini explaining Wisdom Park layout to venerables.
Venerables experiencing the ambience of Wisdom Park through a shift from day time to evening.
Bro. LeiKen was the host for the evening.
Nalanda members and devotees chanting with devotion and faith.
The Dhamma teaching was conducted in Burmese and then translated to English.
Ven. Gandhamālālankāra delivered a Dhamma talk based on the Kāmabhogī Sutta (Aṅguttara Nikāya 10.91).
Brief summary of the Dhamma teaching to deepen our learning.
Question and answer session after the Dhamma teaching.
Dedication of merits led by venerables.
Nalanda leaders offering robes and requisite to the venerables.
A short conversation with venerables after the session.
A big group photo after the learning.