On Sunday 13 September, Sis. Tan Yee Yong conducted Lecture 2 of BPS 101 course – Buddhist Studies in Mandarin – which discussed reasons why human beings seek refuge in religion. It could be due to fear, greed, ignorance or to overcome difficulties in facing challenges in life. She further explained that by ‘taking refuge’ in the ‘Three Jewels’ – the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha – we are actually resolving to uphold the Buddha’s teaching as the guiding principle in our lives, and gradually work towards liberation from suffering.
Read moreSunday 6 September marked the commencement of BPS 101 – Buddhist Studies in Mandarin – offered by Nalanda Institute’s Department of Buddhist & Pāli Studies, with more than 70 eager participants taking part.
Read moreOn Sunday 6 September, Nalanda Centre was ‘buzzing’ with various programmes and activities from Level 1 to Level 4, besides the usual Junior Dhamma Class at Nalanda House, and Service Sunday for young adults at Nalanda Youth Centre.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 September, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama gave a talk on the topic “The Law of Dependent Origination” (‘Paticca Samuppada’), which is also referred to as co-dependent origination.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, Head of Department for Buddhist and Pāli Studies Sis. Sandy Lim gave a briefing to participants who have registered, and those keen to understand more about the course. She explained on the course structure, and the modules (‘Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha’; the ‘Four Noble Truths’; ‘Kamma’; and ‘Wholesome Deeds’) which will be covered within the course duration. The briefing session was well attended by more than 30 participants and many took the opportunity to clear their enquiries on the course.
Read moreOn Saturday 22 August, Director of Nalanda Institute, Achariya Tan Siang Chye continued the course Lectures 7 & 8 with the topic ‘Ten Unwholesome Deeds’.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 August, 180 students from three secondary schools in Seri Kembangan and Kajang attended an informative and inspiring SPM Chemistry Examination Preparation Seminar at SMJK Yu Hua Kajang. The full-day seminar was jointly organised by Nalanda Free School and SMJK Yu Hua Kajang to prepare the students for their upcoming SPM examination.
Read moreOn Saturday 8 August, Achariya Tan Siang Chye began the lecture by explaining the meaning of “Kusala Kamma”, (wholesome deeds). The results of the deeds are determined by the intention which is shown through our action, speech and thought. Hence one’s progress or digress is dependent on one’s understanding and cultivation, and not from external sources.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia is offering a basic Buddhist Studies course in Mandarin (BPS101) from 6 September to 25 October. Classes will be held over eight consecutive Sundays, from 9am to 12pm. The course covers essential teachings on ‘Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha’; the ‘Four Noble Truths’; ‘Kamma’; and ‘Wholesome Deeds’.
Read moreOn Saturday 25 July, Director of Pustaka Nalanda, Bro. Ananda Fong conducted an interactive session with the participants of BPS 303 – Certificate in Buddhist Studies offered by Nalanda Institute.
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