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This year’s 7-week long Gimhāna Period Retreat, which began on 28 May, came to a wonderful and inspiring close last night. Over the weeks, more than 200 devotees packed Nalanda Centre especially on Wednesdays and weekends for meditation, chanting, and community service.
Read moreTonight marks the last session of the 8-week meditation course under the guidance of Bro Tan. It also marks the end of this year’s inspiring ‘Gimhāna Retreat’. We would like to invite everyone to Nalanda Centre at 8.00pm tonight to join us in meditation and for the Dhamma teaching by Bro Tan. All are welcome!
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On Wednesday 2 July, devotees rejoiced in a meditation session and Dhamma teaching by Bro Tan. As the day commemorates the anniversary of his late teacher’s renunciation, Bro. Tan dedicated that evening’s teachings on ‘dutiful conduct’ to him.
Read moreOn Sunday 29 June, devotees continued the ‘Gimhana Retreat’ with more learning at Nalanda Centre. Sis. Sunanda Ong gave a lively and interactive Dhamma sharing where she encouraged everyone to cultivate a ‘good mind’ daily in order to have calmness and peace.
Read moreEvery year between the Full-moon days of May and July, Nalandians observe 7 weeks of Dhamma immersion where we often gather for meditation, chanting, Dhamma discussions, and communal service. This 7-week programme is called the ‘Gimhana Period’ at Nalanda.
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On Wednesday 25 June, devotees thronged Nalanda Centre to participate in the fifth meditation session of the on-going ‘Gimhāna Retreat’. Those who are new to meditation were guided by Bro. Tan in a separate class, while seasoned meditators sat in the Shrine Hall. After the group sitting, Bro. Tan gave an uplifting Dhamma teaching on “Being Positive” – one of the factors for achieving mental well-being.
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On Sunday 22 June, devotees congregated at Nalanda Centre for a joyful Service Sunday. After meditation, pūja and chanting, Bro. Tan delivered an inspiring talk on ‘resilience’. He said that just as one requires physical stamina to carry out activities, resilience is required for continuous and fruitful cultivation of a good mind.
Read moreOn Sunday 15 June, Nalandians and devotees participated in the third ‘Gimhāna Retreat’ Service Sunday at Nalanda Centre. After pūja, chanting and meditation, Sis. Nandini Tan gave a wonderful sharing on family well-being.
Read moreOn Thursday 12 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the ‘Jettha’ month Full-moon Uposatha Day Service. The day marked exactly one month after the Buddha’s enlightenment. According to tradition, the Buddha spent that period pondering upon the many facets and details of Dhamma, and enjoying the bliss of ‘Nibbāna’.
Read moreOn Wednesday 11 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang to participate in the third meditation session of the Gimhāna Retreat. After the group sitting, Bro. Tan gave a profound Dhamma teaching on the cultivation of a ‘good mind’. Wisdom, the foundation of a ‘good mind’, can only be gained and retained through consistent cultivation based on Right Understanding. ‘Pāyoga-sampatti’ (Right Effort and diligence) is the most critical factor in gaining wisdom and to progress spiritually.
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