Nalandians from Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Sungai Petani Branches are looking forward to joining the ‘Family Fun Fair’ at NEO Centre Johor Bahru this Sunday. A convoy of one bus, several MPVs and cars will depart from Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang after morning chanting tomorrow (i.e. Saturday). At 8.00pm, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan will join Nalandians in Johor Bahru for the evening service and deliver a talk.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue no. 35 is now available for your reading pleasure at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang and our branch centres. This latest issue highlights events at Nalanda in July and August 2016, including several major programmes such as the Dhamma-Living Camp for Youths, and the 2016 Family Fun Fair. We thank our Publication and Editorial team for producing this wonderful source of information and education. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreThe XV Paralympic Games had just gotten underway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From 7th to 18th September, the world will get to witness the spirit and tenacity of athletes with disabilities. We are sure to find out many heart-rending stories of their sacrifices and struggles against challenges.
Read moreThis morning, we are saddened to note the passing away of Most Venerable Nauyane Ariyadhamma Nāyaka Thero, well-known meditation teacher and Spiritual Director of the Sri Kalyāni Yogashārama in Sri Lanka.
Read moreWe joyfully invite you to participate in our only fund-raising event in Johor Bahru this year – the much-loved ‘Family Fun Fair’ which will be held this coming Sunday, 11 September. The ‘Fun Fair’ will feature over 75 stalls offering a wide range of home-cooked food, fresh produce, and household items.
Read moreMonday 18 July was the Asalha Full-Moon Uposatha Day, whereupon this day 2600 years ago, the Buddha delivered the First Sermon on the ‘Four Noble Truths’ and the ‘Noble Eightfold Path’ to the world. The occasion is also known as ‘Dhamma Day’, and is one of the seven* observance days at Nalanda.
Read moreReport by Chan Jia Xin. Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng & Chua Siaw Kim.
On Sunday 17 July, Nalandians observed ‘Dhammacakka Day’ to commemorate the turning of the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ 2600 years ago, when the Buddha expounded the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ to his first five disciples at Isipatana near Benares.
Read moreTwo months ago today, 230 youths gathered at Genting Highlands for our inspiring Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults. For four days, we listened, meditated, learned, shared our thoughts, sang, played, and bonded with new friends and old. It was undoubtedly a joyful and fruitful gathering for us!
Read moreDuring the July school holidays, a group of Kelantanese youths who had participated in the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults extended their stay in Selangor so that they could visit Nalanda Centre. Having found much inspiration and joy after the camp, the group wished to visit Sri Serdang to continue their learning.
Read moreReport by Chan Jia Xin.
On 13 August, Venerable Ayya Susīla, an experienced meditation teacher who is a learned disciple of Pa Auk Sayadaw, returned to lead ‘Bhāvanā Day’ – a quarterly one-day meditation retreat at Nalanda Centre. The fruitful Saturday saw the gathering of 120 participants who were eager to learn Dhamma and cultivate their minds.
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