Join us for the Weekly Group Meditation this Wednesday, 12 November. The programme will begin at 8.30pm with chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk by Ven. Dīpako. Ven. Dīpako was born in the city of Rennes to parents of Sino-Khmer heritage. During a visit to Southeast Asia, he discovered Wat Pah Nanachat, the International Forest Monastery in Thailand. He developed a keen interest in meditation and the monastic way of life, leading him to become a bhikkhu at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England in 2014. Ven. Dīpako currently resides in Panyagiri Barcelona.
Read moreFrom Wednesday 29 October to Sunday 2 November, Plum Village Malaysia held a Mindfulness Retreat at Wisdom Park, under the guidance of monastic members from across the region. Over the five days, 85 participants and volunteers deepened their learning and practice of mindfulness as they explored the theme “You Have Enough”.
Read moreWe look forward to welcome you and your family this Sunday, 9 November for ‘Sangha Day’. The Observance starts with meditation and chanting, followed by concurrent Dhamma talks in English by Bro. Tan Siang Chye and in Mandarin by Sis. Nandini Tan. With deepened understanding, we shall then make the offerings of robe & requisite to Sangha members. We will together offer lunch dana to Sangha members. Lunch will be served for devotees as well.
Read moreLast Saturday 1 November, the Pindacāra programme was especially endearing with the presence of Ven. Sucitta a bhikkhu (monk), Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta a bhikkhunī (nun), upāsakas (male lay followers), and upāsikās (female lay followers). The community at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets made offerings to the Sangha members with joy and reverence.
Read moreIn this video, WACANA forum chairperson Sis. Sunandā Ong shares about the pivotal role families play in shaping the future of the community that will be addressed in FORUM F1 – FAMILIES.
Read moreLast weekend, from Friday 30 October to Monday 3 November, Nalanda members were delighted to see Bro. Ooi Choong Li once again back at Nalanda Centre! A good spiritual friend to many since he started to learn and serve at Nalanda from 2008, Bro. Choong Li has been recuperating back at his hometown, Penang due to a serious accident back in 2019.
Read moreThe buzz is building for WACANA 2025! The WACANA 2025 Programme Team and Organising Committee have been hard at work — meeting in harmony to brainstorm, refine ideas, and ensure every detail leads to a truly inspiring conference experience.
Read moreToday is the full-moon Uposatha Day of the month of Kattika. According to the Pāli text, it also marks the Parinibbāna (final passing away) of Venerable Sāriputta, the Buddha’s chief disciple foremost in wisdom.
Read moreFrom 1 to 2 November, members of Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch came together for a meaningful gathering themed “A Gathering of Hearts & Minds”, aimed at deepening their understanding of core values, strengthening unity, and charting the way forward for the Branch. Sis. Buddhini Tan led a learning session on “Grounded in Core & Growing with Care”, highlighting the importance of caring for our core principles and practices, for the people around us, and for the larger community.
Read moreIn joyful anticipation of ‘Sangha Day’ Observance this Sunday, Nalanda members and devotees have been coming together to preparing offering items, clean the Centre, and prepare their hearts for this meaningful occasion. ‘Sangha Day’ is an important day for Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind.
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