Dhamma Talk

19 July 2025

The path of cultivating the mind

On Thursday 17 July, Nalanda KL Branch members and devotees gathered for the Weekly Thursday Meditation session at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Kuala Lumpur.  Last Thursday’s session served as an introductory overview, helping participants understand the purpose and direction of this sutta-based practice.

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18 July 2025

Observance of Dhammacakka Day in unity and joy

On 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.

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12 July 2025

‘Dhammacakka Day’ at Nalanda Centre tomorrow

‘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’. 

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7 July 2025

‘Dhammacakka Day’ & Dhamma Talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye

We invite you to observe ‘Dhammacakka Day’ this Sunday 13 July, to commemorate the occasion when the Buddha delivered the first discourse on the Four Noble Truths to His five disciples in Sarnath, over 2600 years ago.

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5 July 2025

Āsāḷha Full-moon ‘Dhamma Day’ Observance

Āsāḷha 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.

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18 June 2025

Sis. Nandinī Tan expounds on what makes the mind powerful

On Tuesday 10 June, Sis. Nandinī Tan delivered an insightful talk during the Gimhāna Full-moon Uposatha service on the “Iddhipada – The Four Bases of Power” which make the mind powerful. The Four Bases of Power are Chanda, Viriya, Citta and Vīmaṃsā.

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8 June 2025

Mandarin Dhamma talk by Ven. Jutipañño Mahāthero

We warmly invite you and your family to join the coming Thursday group meditation session at NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur.  The session begins at 8pm with offerings, chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk.  We are honoured to have Venerable Jutipañño Mahāthero, the abbot of Dhamma Light Meditation Centre to deliver a Mandarin Dhamma talk to the community.

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7 June 2025

Uposatha Service & Dhamma Talk by Sis. Nandinī Tan

The full moon of the Jettha month is fast approaching, and soon we will be entering the third week of the Gimhāna Retreat, which began on 27 May.  We warmly invite you to join the Uposātha Full Moon Service on Tuesday 10 June, featuring a Dhamma Talk by Sis. Nandinī Tan, who will guide us in contemplating the interesting topic: “What Makes the Mind Powerful.” 

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24 May 2025

Reflecting on a meaningful life with Ven. Paññasami

On Thursday 15 May, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the Mandarin Dhamma talk by Ven. Paññasami at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The session which started with guided meditation, and a peaceful sitting to calm the mind before reflecting on the Dhamma.

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15 May 2025

Understanding wisdom and compassion on Buddha Day service

On 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’.

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