On Wednesday 15 July, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch hosted its Weekly Meditation & Dhamma Talk, led by Venerable Ajahn Nandiyo. Speaking on the theme "Knowing", Ajahn explained that while conventional knowledge is useful in daily life, the Buddha pointed to a deeper kind of knowing (ñāṇa)—direct experiential wisdom that leads to the end of suffering.
Read moreOn Tuesday 14 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Uposatha evening service and Dhamma talk by Sis. Sunanda Ong to guide us in examining the quality of our choices in daily life. Drawing from the Agati Sutta, devotees learned the importance of avoiding the four wrong bases in decision-making which are, ‘chanda’ (greed or personal desire), ‘dosa’ (hatred or ill will), ‘moha’ (delusion), and ‘bhaya’ (fear).
Read moreOn Monday 29 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Gimhāna Uposatha Service to learn and practise together. Nalanda Centre was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kovido on his maiden visit to share a Dhamma talk titled ‘Finding Stillness in a Busy World’.
Read moreOn Thursday 25 June, Nalanda KL Branch had the joy of hosting Venerable Ajahn Kittisobhano for a Dhamma talk during the weekly Group Meditation session. Devotees gathered with keen interest to listen and learn, deepening their understanding of the practice.
Read moreToday marks the Full-moon day of Jettha month. On this Uposatha observance, Buddhists around the world deepen their practice, renew their commitment to the Dhamma, and cultivate purity in body, speech, and mind. We invite all members and devotees to observe the Uposatha by upholding the precepts, performing wholesome deeds, and taking time to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for the Gimhana Uposātha Full-moon Service on Monday 29 June. It is our honour to have Ven. Ajahn Kovido to deliver a Dhamma Talk on the topic ‘Finding Stillness in a Busy World.’ The service will begin at 8pm at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Let us come together to learn and deepen our understanding of the Dhamma for our spiritual cultivation. All are welcome.
Read moreOn Monday 15 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the evening Uposatha Service at the start of the annual Gimhāna Period, a special time dedicated to intensified practice and spiritual cultivation. Sis. Nandinī Tan led a reflection on the gradual spiritual evolution from an anāriya (unenlightened being) to an ariya (noble disciple), for devotees to gain clarity on the path of inner transformation. Devotees also deep-dived into the Five Daily Practices observed during the Gimhāna period.
Read moreNext Wednesday 24 June, let us make time and effort to gather and learn from Luang Pu Maha Sawaeng, a highly respected and humble monk who delivers easy to understand yet deeply touching Dhamma talks. The service commences at 8pm at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang. Luang Pu studied at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, from 1970 to 1973, where he also helped support temple construction and restoration projects.
Read moreThe annual Gimhāna Period begins today at Nalanda and continues for seven weeks until 28 July. This observance commemorates the period following the Buddha’s Enlightenment on the Wesak full-moon day, when He spent seven weeks in the vicinity of the Bodhi Tree contemplating the profound Dhamma He had realised.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join the Gimhāna Uposatha Service at Nalanda Centre next Monday in observance of the New-moon day of the month of Jeṭṭha. The service will begin with offerings to the Three Jewels, chanting, and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandinī Tan. Let us spend a wholesome and uplifting evening in the company of spiritual friends, cultivating the path through practice, reflection, and learning the Dhamma on this meaningful Uposatha observance day.
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