New researches by scientists in the United States have shown the benefits of increasing tree cover in cities to people’s physical and mental health. In Philadelphia, America’s fifth-largest city, researchers touted that hundreds of premature deaths can be prevented every year if the city’s tree cover were increased by just 10%.
Read moreThis Thursday 30 April, we invite everyone to go “live” on Nalanda Facebook to witness the launching of the 2020 Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ Theme. In conjunction with the launching, Bro.Tan will be giving a talk on ‘achieving tranquility in unsettling times’.
Read moreDo we need an App to help us count our blessings? Well… Why not? Throughout the day, Apps are helping us watch our diet, keep us physically active, and even help to monitor our health. But very often in our busy daily routines, we forget to watch our minds, thus giving rise to stress and complaints about unsatisfactory conditions.
Read moreWhat animal is black and white, weighs up to 300 kg, lives in the jungles of Asia, and is not a Giant Panda? It is ‘Tapirus indicus’ – or commonly known as the Malayan Tapir. This inhabitant of our lowland jungles is the largest of 4 species of tapirs in the world, and the only one found in Asia.
Read moreIn this period of great upheaval for humanity, the deep serenity and tranquility of the Buddha’s image provides solace, hope and peace to troubled minds. We share with you an article published by CNN on 23 April 2020, titled “These ancient images of the Buddha are more timely than you think”.
Read moreDear friends, all of us at Nalanda Buddhist Society would like to thank Bro.Tan for his excellent, insightful, and clear explanation of the Karanīya Mettā Sutta over the past 5 nights on “Facebook Live”. We have the great pleasure of listening to this uplifting discourse of the Buddha presented in such simple and direct manner that every word speaks deeply to us! Thank you Bro.Tan, for your kindness in sharing it with us.
Read moreToday marks the start of Ramadhan fasting month for Muslims around the world. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islamic faith, but it means more than not consuming food and drinks during the day. The purpose of the fast is to cleanse the mind from sensual desires and worldly cravings; it is a time of spiritual reflection for the purpose of purifying oneself.
Read moreToday is the New-moon Uposatha Day of the holy Vesakhā Month. That means we are just two weeks away from the most important day in the Buddhist calendar – the Vesakhā Full-moon ‘Buddha Day’, also known as ‘Wesak Day’ in Malaysia.
Read moreToday, we observe the 50th anniversary of ‘Earth Day Celebration’ in a subdued mood due to the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic. The world is sick; millions of people are under quarantine, and billions more are confined to their dwellings. So instead of going outdoors to plant trees, we are left to do what we can for Mother Earth from our homes.
Read moreEvery afternoon, anxious Malaysians tune in to their TVs to watch the daily official briefing on the country’s Covid-19 situation. Standing behind the podium with unassuming composure and speaking with a calming voice is the Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Noor Hisham. He has been a daily fixture at the press briefings since the Coronavirus epidemic took a serious turn in Malaysia.
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