Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.
On Saturday 15 November, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators gathered for a meaningful self-care and learning session led by Sis. Sunanda. The training offered a gentle pause from their usual responsibilities, guiding them to reconnect with the essence of mental cultivation as taught by the Buddha. Through learning and quiet practice, facilitators experienced mindfulness of breathing to deepen calmness and clarity, while also strengthening their confidence to lead simple meditation sessions for students.
Read moreLast Wednesday 12 November, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to learn from Ven. Dipako, who first shared his personal story and challenges in becoming a monk. He remarked that we all have the opportunities to deepen our practice as we are in a safe environment and can fulfill our basic needs. But at the same time, there are many distractions in our lives which can derail our spiritual aspirations.
Read moreOn 7 and 8 November, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch was honoured to host a two-day Dhamma Retreat led by Venerable Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh). Through relatable examples, Venerable guided participants to understand the Wisdom of “seeing things as they truly are”. Venerable explained that while generosity, morality, and meditation exist in many traditions, the distinctive strength of the Buddha-Dhamma lies in its wisdom that leads one beyond suffering. He highlighted that suffering arises when we mistakenly take the temporary aggregation of the five aggregates as a permanent “self”.
Read moreJoin us for the Weekly Group Meditation this Wednesday, 12 November. The programme will begin at 8.30pm with chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk by Ven. Dīpako. Ven. Dīpako was born in the city of Rennes to parents of Sino-Khmer heritage. During a visit to Southeast Asia, he discovered Wat Pah Nanachat, the International Forest Monastery in Thailand. He developed a keen interest in meditation and the monastic way of life, leading him to become a bhikkhu at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England in 2014. Ven. Dīpako currently resides in Panyagiri Barcelona.
Read moreThis morning, Venerable Ayya Sumangala, the abbess of Ariya Vihara, visited Wisdom Park for a site visit in preparation for the upcoming meditation retreat to be held next month. Ayya and her organising team met with the Wisdom Park EXCO led by Sis. Nandini to discuss the retreat programme and logistical arrangements. Following the visit, Nalanda volunteers had the opportunity to joyfully offer dāna to Venerable Ayya.
Read moreOn Wednesday 25 September, devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Johor Bahru for the weekly meditation session. The evening began with offerings, chanting, meditation, and followed by a Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandini Tan.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreĀsālha Full-moon Day falls exactly 2 months after Wesak Day. It marks the three important events in the history of Buddhism – the day Buddha Gotama was conceived; the day He renounced worldly life to become an ascetic; and most importantly, the day He first preached the Dhamma as the Enlightened Teacher.
Read moreOn Wednesday 25 June, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the Uposatha Evening Service at Nalanda Centre which featured a Dhamma sharing on ‘The Seven Factors of Awakening’ by Bro. Tan Siang Chye. The Buddha’s teachings enable one to see things clearly without bias, and give rise to understanding and wisdom. This awakening of the mind, requires one to train the undeveloped mind and undertake Bodhipakkhiyā Dhamma, the 37 factors of enlightenment.
Read moreIn 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.
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