Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.
We warmly invite everyone to join us for the Thursday Group Meditation session on 29 October at NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The evening begins at 8pm with offerings, chanting and meditation, followed by a Mandarin Dhamma talk by Ven. U Paññāsami. Originally from Sibu, Sarawak, Ven. U Paññāsami ordained as a novice monk (sāmaṇera) under Ven. U Mangala in 2014 and in June 2016, travelled to Myanmar, where he received full ordination as a Bhikkhu (upasampadā) under Pa-Auk Sayadawgyi.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 October, members and devotees gathered for a meditation workshop led by Bro. Tan Siang Chye, who highlighted the importance of bhāvanā, or mental cultivation, as an integral part of Buddhist practice. The workshop introduced three categories of practice: Samatha (calming the mind), Vipassanā (awakening the mind), and Anussati (bringing positivity to the mind).
Read moreTake a day to pause, reflect, and cultivate mindfulness. Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a one-day meditation learning session for youths aged 18–35 on Sunday, 1 November from 9am to 4pm. We are honoured to have Bro. Tan Siang Chye guide us in learning and practising meditation, helping us develop greater awareness and understanding of ourselves.
Read moreOn Wednesday 23 September, devotees gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the weekly Wednesday Meditation, where Ven. Gavesi gave a Dhamma teaching on the practice of meditation. Ven. Gavesi explained the two main types of meditation — Samatha and Vipassanā.
Read moreOn Wednesday 9 September, participants gathered at Nalanda Centre for the final Satipatthāna Learning Session, concluding our journey through the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Led by Sis. Paruadi, the session explored the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path under Dhammānupassanā (Contemplation of Dhamma).
Read moreToday is the Sāvana Full-moon Uposatha, a valuable occasion for observance and spiritual practice. It is a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthening our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation, and listening to Dhamma teachings.
Read moreOn Wednesday 5 August, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the weekly meditation session, guided by Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who was back from Taiwan for “The Fragrance of the Dhamma: A Musical & Yoga Performance” (法语花香). The session began with gentle yoga led by yoga teachers, helping participants relax the body from head to toe. Through mindful movements and relaxation, participants gradually settled into a meditation posture, experiencing the transition from movement to stillness.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us this Wednesday for a special evening with Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera on "From Movement to Stillness." Through gentle yoga, meditation, and Dhamma sharing, the session will guide participants in cultivating physical relaxation, mental calm, and inner clarity.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join our Weekly Meditation next Wednesday (5 August 2026) for a special evening with Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who will guide participants on a journey "From Movement to Stillness." Integrating gentle yoga, meditation, and Dhamma sharing, the session is designed to cultivate physical relaxation, mental calm, and inner clarity.
Read moreOn 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.
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