Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia offers our deepest condolences to our Catholic brothers and sisters over the passing of Pope Francis earlier today on 21 April 2025.
Read moreIn celebration of Earth Day this week, Nalanda members, students and devotees are mobilising to contribute towards sustainability and environmental efforts. Today, Green Warriors of Wisdom Park and our friends from Seck Kia Eenh, Melaka have planted trees and shrubs to green and cool the environment. Lead of the Landscaping Team, Dr. Chen Xing Wei also conducted a special HCL 002 (Horticulture and Landscaping Course) class open to all volunteers on responsible food waste management.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 April, Serdang Buddhist Association organised a Metta Bhavana Retreat at Nalanda Centre from 9am to 5.30pm. Ven. U Paññāsami, who currently resides in Dhamma Earth, guided the group consisting of 90 participants in cultivating this ennobling quality of loving-kindness. Tranquillity and calm permeated the Centre as participants listened intently to his instructions and put them into practice immediately.
Read moreOn Wednesday 9 April, Ven. Dr. Chandima guided Nalanda members and devotees in meditation and gave a Dhamma talk on ‘How to overcome the Five Hindrances in meditation’. He guided the meditators to be aware of our emotional state and as we breathe in and out mindfully, to embrace and calm those states.
Read moreDo you know that a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? Blood donation is safe, painless, simple, and noble. It is also one of the most wholesome deeds one can do.
Read moreOn Tuesday 8 April, the Happy Young Adults participants came together at NEO Centre KL in Happy Garden to learn with Sis. See Hui Shien on the topic of ‘Adapting to change and being agile’. The first step is to adjust our attitude to know and accept that impermanence and change is a part of life change. And when we face the eight worldly winds of gain & loss, fame & ill fame, praise & blame, pleasure & pain, we should hone ourselves to be unattached to changing circumstances and maintain equanimity to be emotionally stable.
Read moreToday and in the coming days marks the New Year celebration for our friends in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and in many parts of South India. It is a time of renewal, reflection and joyful reunion with family members and loved ones. Many celebrate with water blessings, offering food at temples as well as heartfelt gatherings with friends and family.
Read moreToday is the full-moon Uposatha day of the Citta month, a good time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice. On this day, many practitioners observe the Eight Precepts and deepen their meditation practice, as well as listen to Dhamma talks and reflect on the teachings.
Read moreWe invite you to join us to commemorate Earth Day at Nalanda Centre next Sunday 20 April, to give back to Mother Earth and contribute back to the community. The programme which will be joined by Sunday Service devotees, Dhamma School facilitators & students, and Youth Centre, starts at 8am with chanting and a Dhamma sharing by Sis. See Hui Shien, followed by outdoor service.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 69 (April 2025 edition) is now available for collection at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, as well as our branches in Happy Garden, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani. We invite you to peruse through the bulletin to rejoice and learn more about the Dhamma programmes in the past months, and upcoming programmes. Do also share copies with your family members and friends.
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