Nalanda Institute Malaysia celebrated its 11th anniversary meaningfully today by hosting a forum on “Understand Suffering and Suffer Less – You can put it down”. The public forum was hosted by its Director Achariya Tan Siang Chye; Nalanda founder Bro.Tan and Sis. Tan Yee Yong were the other two speakers.
Read moreBy Achariya Tan Siang Chye, Director of Nalanda Institute
1 July 2018 marks the 11th anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia. It is truly an honour for me to serve as the Director of an institution which has built a reputation for the quality and excellence of its educational programmes. I take joy in paying tribute to my team of energetic colleagues at Nalanda Institute who have carried out their work with commitment and quiet confidence, always ensuring that our programme objectives are achieved.
Read more“You can put it down – Understand Suffering and Suffer Less”
The entire teachings of the Buddha can be summarised as follows: knowing the true nature of suffering and overcoming it. Today’s ultrafast-paced urban lifestyle with myriad distractions inevitably leads to layers of mental suffering, most commonly stress and dissatisfaction. Mental health has become highly endangered and many people risk having debilitating mental illness without positive intervention.
Read moreToday marks the 100th birth anniversary of the late Luang Por Chah Subhaddo (17 June 1918 – 16 January 1992) – one of the best known teachers of the Thai forest monastic tradition in modern times. Simply and better known to the world as Ajahn Chah, he was seen as the personification of Buddhist monastic discipline, meditative spirit, and profound wisdom.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society marked its 15th anniversary celebration on 1 May 2018 with flowing gratitude towards all our teachers, spiritual guides, benefactors, supporters, members, volunteers and devotees from near and far.
Read moreGreat news! Wisdom Park’s webpage was officially launched on 1st May by Ven. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Thero in the presence of Nalanda members and devotees. The launch was in conjunction with the 15th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society.
Read moreMessage from Evelyn Chow, President of Nalanda Buddhist Society.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society. I feel blessed being around with so many members who are attending the Sixth National Members Convention here at Nalanda Centre. There are many supportive conditions over the past 15 years which caused all of us to be here today – I believe our gathering is not by mere chance.
Read more18 March 2018 marks the birth centenary of the Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero (1918 – 2006), the late Sanghanāyaka Thera of Malaysia, and Nalanda’s Spiritual Adviser.
Read moreOn 11 March 2011, at 2.46PM local time, a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan near Sendai, causing widespread damages and triggering a powerful tsunami that struck coastal villages and towns with great ferocity.
Read moreToday marks the 4th year of MH370’s mysterious disappearance over the Indian Ocean. Many family members of those who perished are still in agony over not knowing the actual fate of their loved ones.
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