This evening, we will begin the on-line learning of the Karanīya Mettā Sutta, one of the most popular discourses in the Pāli Canon. Join us in studying the sutta in 5 lessons from 20th to 24th April, where we get to learn how to read the original Pāli-language verses, and what every word in the sutta means.
Read moreThe Karaniya Mettā Sutta is one of the most popular discourses of the Buddha. Many Buddhists must have heard it recited in temples and at homes for blessings. However the discourse also contains very deep and insightful teachings which can strengthen our Dhamma practice.
Read moreToday, we are beginning the third phase of the ‘Movement Control Order’ in Malaysia which will last until 28 April. Since 18 March, the whole country has effectively come to a halt with very few economic activities, and no physical social and religious gatherings allowed at all. Despite our best efforts, the number of infections is still trickling upwards every day. Perhaps a more determined testing regime and earlier isolation of potential patients are measures which the authorities should take seriously.
Read moreToday marks the New Year celebration for people in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and in many parts of South India. Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Thai teachers and friends a peaceful celebration of Songkran, as well as wishing our Myanmar friends a happy Thingyan, and our Sri Lankan friends a meaningful Sinhala New Year.
Read moreToday, 10 April, the Prime Minister announced the extension of the ‘Movement Control Order’ (MCO) in Malaysia until 28 April 2020. Following this, we would like to announce that Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang and our branch centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani will also remain closed until the lifting of MCO.
Read moreNalanda Founder Bro. Tan gives a heartfelt message of deep appreciation to all health-care workers around the world. We salute their dutiful service on this poignant celebration of “World Health Day” 2020.
Read moreMessage by Nalanda Founder, Bro.Tan
7 April of each year is designated as “World Health Day”. It is heart-breaking, and extremely challenging, that we celebrate the 2020 edition facing the most serious global contagion in modern history – the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage nations across the world causing nearly 1.3 million infections and 70,000 deaths to date. More than half of humanity is under lock-down with orders to stay home. The scale of devastation of this epidemic is unprecedented in human history.
Read moreFor those of who regularly volunteer on Saturdays in Wisdom Park, their weekends are very different nowadays under the Covid-19 lockdown. Everyone will have to wait a while longer to enjoy the great outdoors there with fresh air, lush greenery and beautiful flowering shrubs.
Read moreAs of today, the Coronavirus has infected more than 725,000 people worldwide, and claimed the lives of 34,000 victims. In Malaysia and many other countries, authorities have urged everyone to self-quarantine at home, to wear face-masks, and to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or 1.8m from another person to prevent community spread of the disease.
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