Memorial Day

19 September 2014

Meaningful ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day’

Report by Lim Jie Sheng  |  Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng

31 August 2014 not only marked the 57th Independence Day of Malaya, but also the 8th anniversary of our late Spiritual Advisor Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda’s passing.  Nalandians gathered on this day to commemorate our late teacher’s lifetime missionary work and celebrate his spirit and teachings that brought a huge impact to the Buddhist community.

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11 September 2014

Terrorism is unjust and inhumane

‘September 11th’ – otherwise another mundane and beautiful date on the calendar – would forever be remembered with sorrow and disdain for the dastardly acts of terrorists hijacking airplanes, and using them as missiles in their assault on New York’s World Trade Center.  Their immoral act caused the untimely deaths of nearly 3,000 innocent victims, and sent shock waves throughout the world.

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31 August 2014

Honouring Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor

K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

Sunday, 31 August 2014

“It is difficult indeed to subdue one’s pride; but it is advisable to reduce it.  If you are able to sacrifice your pride, then you can find inner peace and experience true happiness.”

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28 August 2014

Day of Commemoration & Reflection

31 August 2014 marks the 8th anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.  On this day, Nalandians gather to commemorate his lifetime’s missionary work and celebrate his spirit and teachings with a Dhamma talk by Bro.Tan, Sanghika Dāna, and dedication of merits.  Join us at Nalanda Centre on 31 August for the “K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day” Service Sunday.  All are welcome!

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26 August 2014

In Memory of Sisters-in-Dhamma

25 August marked the 5th anniversary of the passing of our dear friends Sis. G G Tan, Julie Ang, Jennie Cheong, and Lee Ah Yem in an accident in Ladakh, India.  Nalandians marked the solemn occasion by gathering for pūja, chanting and a Dhamma sharing by Sis. Sandy Lim at Nalanda Centre last night.  Today we shall perform Sanghika Dāna and share merits with the departed sisters-in-Dhamma.  Wherever they are, may they be well and peaceful.  Sotthi.

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10 August 2014

Reflective Memorial Service for MH17

Report by Gan Bee Ching  |  Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng

On Wednesday 23 July, Nalanda Centre was filled with devotees who came to participate in a Memorial Service for the casualties of MH17.  Bro. Tan led devotees in pūja, chanting and Mettā meditation.  After which, a short but impactful video clip showing the last moments of MH17 and aftermaths of the tragedy was presented.  Following that was an inspiring Dhamma talk by Bro Tan.

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6 August 2014

‘War’ & ‘Peace’ begin in the mind

Excerpt from Bro. H S Tan’s article, “Reflections on 6 August”.

On 6 August 1945, the horrific ‘Atomic bomb’ was first used in warfare and dropped over Hiroshima, Japan.  Today marks the 69th anniversary of that tragic event.  More than 100,000 people were killed by the Hiroshima bomb and the subsequent fires and radiation.  220,000 more were injured, and scarred for life.  The Atomic bomb was until then the most destructive weapon used by man against man.  With its deployment, Hiroshima was completely destroyed; so was humanity on that fateful day.

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22 July 2014

Memorial Service for Casualties of MH17

Dear friends, a special evening Service in memory of the casualties of MH17 will be held at Nalanda Centre on Wednesday 23 July, from 8pm to 10pm.  We invite you to participate in this Service with meditation, chanting, and a Dhamma teaching by Bro. Tan, who will talk about the Buddhist response to the vicissitudes of life.  All are welcome.

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22 July 2014

Develop spiritually to face vicissitudes of life

Excerpt of a Dhamma talk by Bro Tan.

“Spiritual strength and resilience is essential to help us face disasters with calmness and kindness.  It is important that we cultivate our minds and nourish our spirits with a lot of positive and wholesome qualities, such as patience, moral virtues, fortitude, perseverance, right understanding and wisdom. Read more

10 April 2014

Commemorating Anagarika Dharmapala

This Sunday 13 April, Pustaka Nalanda is organizing a commemoration service for Anagarika Dharmapala – the famous writer, speaker, and revivalist of Theravada Buddhism.

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