A mother is our first and foremost carer who is always there for us in our times of need. They were our first teachers; our protectors, motivators, and disciplinarians. Often putting our needs before their own, they wish simply for us to be happy and successful.
Read moreThe offering of lights, flowers, fruits and water is a common practice in the Buddhist tradition and Wesak Day during Pūja. Instead of doing this as a ritual, let us better understanding the significance of these offerings, so that we can reinforce our faith and devotion, as well as enhance one's spiritual practice.
Read moreWe warmly welcome you to Nalanda Centre this coming week for Buddha Day programmes held from today to 18 May. If you are taking the MRT Putrajaya line which covers areas from Kwasa Damansara, Kepong Baru, Jalan Ipoh, KLCC, to Putrajaya Sentral, alight at the UPM Station which is just 1 km or a 13-minute minute walk from Nalanda Centre.
Read moreHow to observe Wesak meaningfully? On Wesak Day, we can take the opportunity to recall and reflect on the Buddha’s teaching as well as deepen our Dhamma practice during this significant day.
Read moreIn the past weeks, Nalanda members, devotees, volunteers, Dhamma School facilitators and students have been coming together to prepare for this year’s Buddha Day Observance. With a line-up of programmes over a week, everyone has been able to contribute their skills and many even developed new skills as they stepped up to help.
Read moreWhat did the Buddha realise on the night of enlightenment? In the first watch of the night, the Buddha recollected His past lives and observed the transition from one existence to another from life to life.
Read moreOn Thursday 1 May, members, supporters, devotees and volunteers gathered for Nalanda Day to celebrate the Society’s 22nd Anniversary. President Sis. Buddhinī Tan led us to commemorate the Society’s progress thus far with gratitude for the many nameless, faceless and selfless contributors, and more importantly reaffirm our steadfastness in upholding Nalanda’s mission in holistic education. In conjunction with this occasion, two books authored by Ajahn Buddhadasa was launched and is available for free distribution to the community.
Read moreThe Buddha is the greatest being ever to have existed in the history of mankind. Born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, heir to the throne of the ‘Sakya Clan’ in 623 BCE, He relinquished the luxuries of royalty and went forth in search of the true meaning of existence when he was 29 years old.
Read moreOn Tuesday 29 April, the young working adults group learned about ‘Building Genuine Friendship and Wise Networking’ with Sis. See Hui Shien at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre K.L. in Happy Garden. They defined the meaning of ‘networking’ in the Dhamma context and building genuine friendship at work.
Read moreBuddha Day or ‘Wesak Day’ commemorates the Enlightenment of the Buddha – His liberation from ignorance and suffering. This event took place over 27 centuries ago on the full-moon day in the lunar month of Vesakhā, which falls between April and May in our conventional calendar.
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