On Sunday 17 April, the Superintendent of Dharma Drum Malaysia, Venerable Bhikshuni Chang Zao (常藻法师), was invited to Nalanda to give a Mandarin Dhamma talk on ‘Correct Practices & Devotion’ for Buddhists (“正信的佛教是什么?”). She highlighted the essential teachings of Buddhism, and how it spread throughout the world.
Read moreOn Wednesday 13 April, we were fortunate to have Venerable Ajahn Chandako leading the weekly meditation session and giving a Dhamma talk at Nalanda Centre. Ajahn Chandako hails from the Thai forest tradition of Ajahn Chah, and is the abbot of Vimutti Forest Monastery in New Zealand.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 February, Ven. Ariyadeva Māha Thero, together with Ven. Swarnajothi and Ven. Wineetha, came to Nalanda Centre for a visit and meeting with founder Bro Tan. The venerable monks were warmly received by Nalandians, and Nalanda Buddhist Society Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng brought them on a tour of the Centre.
Read moreOn Monday 22 February, a group of scholarly Sangha members came for a familiarization visit to Nalanda Centre. The monks are among the best throughout Sri Lanka in Pāli, Sanskrit and Sinhalese languages, having excelled in national Buddhist exams and obtained the first three places in those subjects.
Read moreOn Friday 22 January, local Sangha members Ven. Zhen Che (振澈法师), Ven. Pu Hui (普辉法师), Ven. Pu Ye (普悦法师) and Ven. Shi Di (实谛法师) came to Nalanda Centre for a visit. They were warmly greeted by the Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini, who led them on a tour of the building.
Read moreOn Wednesday 13 January, Venerable Mangala, who was visiting Nalanda Centre with Ven. Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana, led the weekly group meditation and Dhamma discussion. Many Dhamma practitioners came to learn from venerable’s experience and knowledge of mindful meditation.
Read moreWhile sojourning at Nalanda Centre a fortnight ago, Ven. Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana took the opportunity to visit the Buddhist Māha Vihāra in Brickfields, and the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. Accompanying him were Ven. Mangala, Bro.Tan and a few Nalandian youths.
Read moreOn Sunday 10 January, Venerable Sri Pandita Dr. Henepola Gunaratana gave an insightful Dhamma teaching on how those who learn and practise the Dhamma are blessed with spiritual happiness.
Read moreVenerable Sri Pandita Dr. Henepola Gunaratana and Venerable Mangala from the United States have been residing happily at Nalanda Centre since they arrived last Saturday. We would like to thank devotees who came to offer food and requisites for the venerables’ comfortable abiding here.
Read moreNalandians were overjoyed to receive Ven. Sri Pandita Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Māha Thero when he arrived at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang at 7.45pm yesterday evening. Earlier, venerable had left NEO Centre Johor Bahru after staying there on Friday, 8 January.
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