Today marks the 98th birthday of Venerable Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Nayaka Thero, a highly-regarded speaker, meditation teacher, and senior prelate in North America. Fondly known as ‘Bhante G’, Ven. Gunaratana has been propagating Dhamma in India, Malaysia and the United States of America for almost 8 decades.
Read moreOn Sunday 30 November, over 40 youths gathered at Nalanda Centre to learn more about gaining and maintaining emotional stability in a special workshop led by Bro. Aggaphala Yap. Comprising mainly university and college students, they easily related to the causes of anxiety, fear and uncertainty that Bro. Aggaphala shared as the most common amongst youths.
Read moreOn Sunday 30 November, the Nalanda Dhamma School 20th Anniversary Book was officially launched during the Samaggi Sunday Service at Nalanda Centre. Students, parents, graduates, and members of the community gathered to witness this meaningful moment, celebrating two decades of holistic Dhamma education and joyful service.
Read moreToday is the full-moon Uposatha Day of the month of Māgasira. On this Uposatha day, we deepen our commitment to Dhamma practice by observing the Eight Precepts, engaging in meditation and reflecting on the noble qualities exemplified by this great disciple of the Buddha. We wish you a fruitful day of practice.
Read moreFrom 21 to 30 November, Nalanda was honoured to host Ariya Vihara Buddhist Society at Wisdom Park for their year-end meditation retreat, conducted by Ariya’s founder, Ven. Sumangalā Theri. Over 60 retreatants and volunteers spent the days in the quiet and serene educational campus, deepening their practice through mindful meditation.
Read moreOn Saturday 29 November, Nalanda Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru held its Appreciation and Honours Day at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Johor Bahru. Parents, facilitators, and students came together to reflect on a meaningful year of learning and to honour the dedication, effort, and wholesome development of the School community. The event celebrated the growth of students in both understanding and applying Buddhist values in their daily lives.
Read moreOn Friday 28 November, Nalanda Centre welcomed teachers, volunteers, students and their families for the joyful occasion of Nalanda Free School Appreciation Night. To conclude a fruitful academic year, everyone gathered to show gratitude and appreciation to teachers for their kindness and patience in educating the future generations as well as to celebrate students’ improvements.
Read moreNalanda Dhamma School brings you a special production titled “From Darkness to Light – The Story of Angulimala” in conjunction with its 20th anniversary. Watch the production on Nalanda’s YouTube channel.
Read moreFor the past weeks, teachers and volunteers of Nalanda Free School has been busy preparing for the highlight of the School year - the Free School Appreciation Night. Tonight, we will celebrate our students, parents, teachers and volunteers for a fruitful year of together in learning and in service.
Read moreFrom 21 to 23 November, Nalanda volunteers participated in the Dhamma Therapy II Workshop organised by Sāsanārakkhā Buddhist Sanctuary to deepen their understanding of mental health and strengthen their capacity to serve. Through insights shared by Dhamma teachers, lecturers, neurologists, and clinical psychologists, they learned that many modern mental health challenges had already been analysed by the Buddha over 2,600 years ago.
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