Dhamma Learning

14 September 2024

Institute students engage in meritorious deeds

On Saturday 7 September, students of BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies presented their much-anticipated group assignments to course lecturers and peers.  As part of their course assessments, students collaborated in groups to organise experiential learning sessions based on the theme of “Ten Meritorious Deeds” and presented their learning outcomes.

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15 June 2024

Hosting Singapore Buddhist Mission Youths

From 7 to 9 June, Nalanda members hosted 17 youths from Singapore Buddhist Mission (SBM) on their overseas service trip to Kuala Lumpur.  SBM Youth is a fellowship of young and vibrant Buddhists and focuses it activities on balancing spiritual pursuits with youthful living.

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28 May 2024

Community gathers for peaceful Heritage Procession

Under the Wesak full-moon on Wednesday 22 May, over 1,500 devotees joined the highlight of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance – the Heritage Procession.  In this endearing tradition, venerable monks from Sri Lanka and Thailand passed the flame from the Centre’s Sri Dhamma Hall to reach each and every devotee gathered.

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25 May 2024

Joyful learning and giving on Buddha Day

From the early morning of Wesak full-moon, Wednesday 22 May, the Buddhist community gathered at Nalanda Centre to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment over 2,600 years ago.  To pay tribute to our great Teacher, the Buddha, everyone observed this auspicious occasion by learning Dhamma, performing meritorious deeds and cultivating our minds in the company of spiritual friends.

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14 May 2024

Briefing session for BPS 307

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering BPS 307, a certificate course in Buddhist Studies which introduces Dhamma learning in a structured, systematic, and holistic manner.  The course will be held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang from 2.30pm to 6.00pm on these Saturdays:

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2 May 2024

Completion of Sutta Study in Mandarin

On Saturday 27 April, over 100 participants and volunteers of the Sigalovada Sutta (Digha Nikaya 31) Study Course in Mandarin completed their final session at all three Nalanda Branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani. 

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8 February 2024

Youths learn about mindfulness with Bro. Jeff Oliver

On Sunday 28 January, youths gathered at Nalanda Youth Centre to learn from Bro. Jeff Oliver, a Vipassana meditation teacher.  Bro. Jeff shared the importance of maintaining mindfulness in our daily lives as much as we can, in order to train the mind to stay in the present moment.  This helps us to gradually understand the realities of life, and greatly enables our progress in meditation.

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2 January 2024

‘Family Dhamma School’ starts in Johor Bahru

Good news for our friends in the south – ‘Nalanda Family Dhamma School’ will be launched at Nalanda Johor Bharu Branch!  This integrated programme offers a conducive platform for parents and children to come together for Dhamma learning and practice.  With the family being the primary social unit in all human societies, this provides an optimal way for the entire family to grow together spiritually and achieve domestic bliss.

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21 December 2023

Family Dhamma School learns Buddhist culture

Last weekend, from 16 to 17 December, Nalanda Family Dhamma School hosted a Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park for their students, a very welcomed trip for the families after two joyful visits there earlier this year.  Guided by the School’s facilitators, the group of 60 were immersed in Dhamma living and deepened their understanding of Buddhist culture and its importance in our spiritual cultivation.

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23 November 2023

Dhamma School facilitators recharge at retreat

From 11 to 13 November, 18 Dhamma School facilitators rejuvenated in their training and retreat themed 'Refresh and Recharge'.  Guided by the School Director, Sis. See Hui Shien, they enhanced their skills and teaching approach as part of their preparations for the new 2024 school year.

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