On Wednesday 8 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for meditation practice and learning together with like-minded friends. After the sitting session, Sis. Buddhini gave a Dhamma sharing on “The Two Kinds of Thoughts” quoting ‘Majjhima Nikāya’ (MN.19) – “Dvedhavitakka Sutta”. She concluded the sharing by emphasising an instruction from the Buddha to monks – “meditate, bhikkhus, do not delay or else you will regret it later”. Let’s continue to learn the Dhamma and practice with understanding towards liberation from suffering.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 July, Bro. Ananda Fong gave an informative talk quoting Anguttara Nikāya (AN. 3.65) – “Kālāma Sutta” and Majjhima Nikāya (MN.56) – “Upali Sutta”. From the “Kālāma Sutta” we learnt not to simply believe and to abandon qualities that lead to harm and suffering. We are encouraged to meditate and practice the four Brahmavihāra.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 July, Nalandian youths ‘spiced’ their weekly Youth Service Sunday with an ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ session. After the challenging and intensive sport, the youths contributed their services by patching up uneven spots in the field for the convenience of other users. Read more
Saturday, 4 July marked the commencement of BPS 303 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies, offered by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies. The first session was well-attended by participants from Sri Serdang, as well as from Kelantan via live telecast.
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukrainian airspace, while on a routine flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on 17 July 2014. All 298 people on board perished in the tragedy. The great loss of lives from this horrific incident is still felt by many people.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ as they celebrate the arrival of Syawal tomorrow. It is a wonderful time for family gatherings and for celebrating gratitude and forgiveness.
Read moreOn Saturday 4 July, Nalandian youths initiated an intensive 10-week programme for deepening their learning and practice of the Dhamma. After a 45-minute meditation, the youths discussed the ‘Ratthapāla Sutta’ from the ‘Majjhima Nikaya’ (MN 82) in relation to their daily experiences. We rejoice in the youths’ zealous spirit to walk along the path of Dhamma. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreOn Sunday 28 June, Nalandians came together at NEO Centre Johor Bahru in their uniforms (white top and sarong) to observe their first ‘Samaggi’ Day which is on the last Sunday of every month. The meaning of ‘Samaggi’ is unity and harmony.
Read moreAll members of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia registered at Sri Serdang Headquarters are requested to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting (E.G.M.) called by the Board of Management, to be held on 26 July 2015 (Sunday), 2.00 pm, at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang for updates on the Society’s future development plans.
Read moreOn Saturday 27 June, Nalanda Centre was indeed honoured by the visit of Venerable Sayadaw Nyanapurnik Maha Thera from Nepal. He was accompanied by Venerable Gavesi, Venerable Sayalay Cini, President of Selangor Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Society Bro. Lim Boon Hang, and several devotees. The venerables and devotees were warmly welcomed by Nalanda Founder Bro. Tan, Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini and other officers.
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