Today, 17 July 2023, marks the ninth year since Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down while flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing all 298 people onboard. After years of investigations and trial, the District Court of The Hague, Netherlands has convicted three people in absentia, on 17 Nov 2022.
Read moreIt is with much joy and profound gratitude that I write this message on the happy occasion of Nalanda Institute's 16th Anniversary. This remarkable milestone symbolizes many years of unwavering dedication to the study, practice, and dissemination of the Buddha’s sublime teachings. The first few months of this year witnessed many Buddhist organisations opening up for in-person activities. With the easing of restrictions, Buddhists have been able to meet face-to-face, keeping the fervour of kalyana mitta burning bright in our community. I do hope that we will soon close the unfortunate chapter of the Covid-19 pandemic with a deep measure of optimism.
Read moreToday is the 105th birth anniversary of the late Luang Pu Chah Subaddho (หลวงปู่ชา). Let us pay humble tribute to this great teacher of many by recollecting his teachings and by practising them diligently!
Read moreNamo Buddhaya and Happy Nalanda Day! On this joyous occasion of our 20th Anniversary, Nalanda Buddhist Society extends our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all past and present spiritual teachers, leaders, members, volunteers, donors, benefactors, and Dhamma friends in Malaysia and abroad for your relentless support to Nalanda’s educational mission over the past years.
Read moreService comes in all forms and encompasses the subtle virtue of selflessness. We would usually start our service with doing what we enjoy or prefer doing, and then progress to do what we are able to do. When we feel truly connected to the cause, we commit ourselves to do what is needed with a sense of nobility and purpose. The more selfless we become, the more joyful and meaningful we feel.
Read moreDevelopment of values and virtues is an essential pathway for us to develop spiritually and forge a harmonious community. By embracing values such as compassion, courage, respect, learning and service, we continuous to grow as an individual and as a community towards joyful living.
Read moreCulture is a shared way of life which holds a community together in harmony and unity. Buddhist culture is steeped in values of gratitude, humility, mindfulness, care for others and follows the etiquette of a refined behaviour – to be non-offensive, non-obtrusive, and non-obstructive.
Read moreThink not lightly of doing good, saying, "It will not come to me." Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good. - Dhammapada verse 122
Read moreDeveloping skillful ways to live in accordance to Dhamma gives rise to peace and wisdom. As a community, we encourage each other to learn and grow together by meeting frequently in unity, communicating effectively, and supporting each other in our spiritual journey
Read moreThe Buddha’s teachings form the core of all our programmes, courses and camps. We draw from the vast trove of Buddhist wisdom and tailor what is most essential for one to understand and live in accordance to the Dhamma in order to experience the ‘Miracle of Education’. We also integrate experiential learning, reflection, collaboration and community service for a complete educational experience and growth towards a more meaningful life.
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