In the Gimhāna Retreat, the second daily practice that we can do is meditation to cultivate calmness and clarity of the mind. Our quality of life and happiness is directly linked to the degree of our mental development. Our minds create many problems in our lives when untrained. With tremendous mental proliferation, there is little peace and tranquillity in life.
Read moreDuring the seven-week Gimhāna Retreat, we can undertake the Five Daily Practices to develop new wholesome habits. The first daily practice is morning chanting and making noble aspirations.
Read moreToday is the new-moon Uposatha day of the month Jeṭṭha, which also marks the start of the summer season, Gimhāna. For seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment, He contemplated on the Dhamma with His perfectly clear faculty of comprehension. At Nalanda, it marks the start of our annual Gimhāna Retreat where we come together to deepen our understanding and practice in the Dhamma.
Read moreOn Wednesday 14 May, Nalanda members and devotees were honoured to welcome Thai Forest monks Ven. Luang Por Dtumrong, Ven. Luang Por Dumrong, Ven. Ajahn Dton, Ven. Phra Mahāpuñño and Ven. Phra Mettacitto to Nalanda Centre. We were honoured to be able to learn with Ven. Luang Por Dumrong, who had last visited us in 2013, in the evening Dhamma teaching.
Read moreToday is the full-moon Uposatha day of the Citta month, a good time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice. On this day, many practitioners observe the Eight Precepts and deepen their meditation practice, as well as listen to Dhamma talks and reflect on the teachings.
Read moreNalanda Centre is honoured to host Venerable Ajahn Cagino on Sunday, 6 April. Join us in welcoming Ajahn Cagino for a day of Dhamma practice. Let us come together to offer dāna and learn from him. You may bring vegetarian food or fruits as offerings. For more information, please contact Nalanda Office at 03-8938-1500.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 March, Nalanda members and volunteers commenced the observance of Patron’s Day with Bro. Benny Liow, with his reflections and sharings on the book he edited “K. Sri Dhammananda – A Pictorial Retrospect”. Heartfelt stories of his time with Ven. Dhammananda, our late Spiritual Advisor brought participants closer to the multitude of contributions that Ven. Dhammananda had brought to Buddhism in Malaysia.
Read moreNalanda Centre is honoured to host Venerable Ajahn Cagino on Sunday, 6 April. Join us in welcoming Ajahn Cagino for a day of Dhamma practice. Let us come together to offer dāna and learn from him. You may bring vegetarian food or fruits as offerings. For more information, please contact Nalanda Office at 03-8938-1500.
Read moreFrom 14 – 23 February, 30 yogis embarked on ten days of intensive retreat under the guidance of Ven. Gavesi. They learnt to cultivate serenity and insight under the Mahasi tradition with daily teachings by Ven. Gavesi, extended sitting and walking meditation sessions, mindful eating, and group interviews with Venerable.
Read moreFrom 21 to 24 February, Nalanda members and volunteers were privileged to host Venerable Ajahn Sunando at Nalanda Centre. This is Ajahn’s first visit to Nalanda and we were happy to get better acquainted with Ajahn and receive his guidance throughout his stay.
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