Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.
Meditation
On Wednesday 19 June, twenty-five meditators checked in at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to attend a meditation retreat conducted by Venerable Gavesi. After receiving clear instructions from Venerable on how to start, participants commenced their practice, alternating between sitting and walking meditation to hone their mindfulness for the next 5 days.
Read moreFrom 14 to 16 June, 33 participants gathered at Mitraville Meditation Centre in Kundasang, Sabah, for Sutta-Learning Retreat conducted by Nalanda founder Bro Tan. The participants came from several local Buddhist societies to learn the popular Karanīya Mettā Sutta (Sutta Nipata 1.8) to deepen their understanding of each Pāli verse for spiritual growth.
Read moreNalanda is hosting a 5-day non-residential Meditation Retreat guided by Venerable Gavesi from 19 to 23 June. We look forward to welcoming all meditators registered for the retreat to K. Sri Dhammananda Centre this Wednesday. Participants are reminded to bring along a shawl or jacket as the retreat will be held in an air-conditioned hall. We also encourage you to bring a notebook, stationery, water bottle and thermal flask for your use during the retreat.
Read moreWe invite you to join us this Wednesday 12 June for a tranquil meditation sitting, and Dhamma talk by Venerable Dr. S. Pemaratana, the Abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Centre in the U.S.A. He offers public workshops on meditation and provides spiritual counselling to help people deal with challenges in life.
Read moreOn Saturday 11 May, 104 participants joined the one-day meditation retreat conducted by Nalanda founder Bro. Tan and Nalanda Institute Director Achariya Tan Siang Chye. The aim of the retreat is to introduce young adults to regular practice of meditation in order to free their minds from clutter.
Read moreFor seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment on Wesak full-moon in May, He contemplated on the Dhamma with His perfectly clear faculty of comprehension. Then, He travelled for seven days from Bodhgaya to Sarnath, where He preached the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta on Asalha Day, the full-moon in July.
Read moreNalanda Centre is hosting a 5-day non-residential Meditation Retreat guided by Venerable Gavesi for beginners and intermediate meditators from 19 to 23 June. This introductory meditation retreat is suitable for beginners, and is open for 30 adults who can attend the full course of five days.
Read moreIn conjunction with ‘Buddha Day’ observance, we have arranged meaningful and spiritual programmes this weekend, from 11 – 12 May, leading up to the sacred day on 19 May. We invite you, your family and friends to join us at Nalanda Centre to experience a meaningful weekend and deepen our calmness and joy as we prepare ourselves spiritually for observing ‘Buddha Day’. The programmes available this weekend are :
Read moreMental calmness and clarity are among the conditions we need to achieve peace and happiness in life. Learn how you can reduce mental clutter and increase resilience at the “Meditation Day for Youths” on Saturday, 11 May. This beginner-friendly one-day retreat is open to youths from 16 to 29 years old.
Read moreMental calmness and clarity are among the conditions we need to achieve peace and happiness in life. Learn how you can reduce mental clutter and increase resilience at the “Meditation Day” for youths on Saturday, 11 May. This beginner-friendly one-day retreat is open to youths from 16 to 29 years old.
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