On Saturday 19 July, market-goers at Seri Kembangan morning market had the blessed opportunity to make offerings to venerable Sangha members. This month, we were fortunate to have Ven. Vajira and Ven. Sunanda joining the Pindacāra programme (monks on alms-round).
Read moreOn Sunday 13 July, all learning divisions of Nalanda- including Dhamma School juniors, teenagers, youths, parents, and adults, gathered with joy and reverence to commemorate Dhammacakka Day, marking the occasion when the Buddha first expounded the Dhamma to His five disciples in Isipatana over 2,600 years ago.
Read more‘Dhammacakka Day’ commemorates the turning of the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ 2600 years ago, when the Buddha expounded the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ to his first five disciples at Isipatana near Benares. In one of the most enlightening teachings ever, the Buddha taught them the truths of life – ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its causes; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation – henceforth termed the ‘Four Noble Truths’.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 July, the alms-round at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden was a welcomed sight by market goers and stall operators. In the midst of their busy marketing day, they took time to prepare and offer requisites with joyful hearts.
Read moreĀsāḷha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. On this day, the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths – of ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its cause; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation, which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.
Read moreFrom 17 to 23 June, we were honoured to host Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña and Ven. Ayya Jotikā on their maiden visit to Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park. Both Venerables were in Malaysia to conduct a Dhamma Camp for Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter. Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña is the current abbot of Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, while Ven. Ayya Jotikā is her student in the same monastery.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 June, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets. Led by Venerable Pariyano, the alms-round offered laypeople a precious opportunity to cultivate generosity (dāna) and to give to those worthy of support.
Read moreOn the morning of Buddha Day, Monday 12 May, the community at Nalanda gathered for the Buddha Day Service to commemorate the enlightenment of our Great Teacher, the Buddha. Bro. Tan Siang Chye, gave a Dhamma talk on this year’s theme ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’.
Read moreIn conjunction with Wesak celebrations, a Mass Food Offering will be held on ‘Buddha Day’ Monday 12 May, at 5.30pm. This meaningful tradition brings together devotees and the community to cultivate generosity and share blessings. We rejoice in the kind-hearted support of devotees, who make their offerings with joy and sincerity.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 April, stall vendors and market-goers at the Seri Kembangan market had the opportunity to offer alms at the pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama. Her presence lent a sense of serenity, invoking faith amongst those who witness this tradition which traces back over 2,600 years to the time of the Buddha. Not leaving empty-handed, supporters were invited to join ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda from 10 to 18 May.
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