Today marks the full moon Uposatha of the Phussa month, the first Uposatha observance of the New Year 2026. It is an especially opportune and meaningful time to set wholesome aspirations and to reflect deeply on our Dhamma practice. Let us observe the Eight Precepts, cultivate mindfulness and wisdom, and renew our commitment to walking the Noble Path with diligence and whole-heartedness.
Read moreToday is the new-moon Uposatha Day of the month of Māgasira. This day marks the passing of Venerable Moggallāna, one of the two chief disciples of the Buddha. Venerable Moggallāna, renowned for his deep compassion, wisdom and extraordinary meditative abilities, has unique abilities to teach the Dhamma effectively to monks and lay people.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 November, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the commemoration of the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre. The service started with meditation, offerings, chanting, followed by Dhamma talks in English and Mandarin by Bro. Tan Siang Chye and Sis. Nandinī Tan on the indispensable role of the Sangha in our spiritual journey. Their reflections reminded us of the noble aspirations of the monastic community and the importance of lay support in sustaining their noble pursuit.
Read moreToday is the new-moon day of the ‘Assayuja’ month. It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.
Read moreToday is the full-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month. It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.
Read moreToday is the new-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month. It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.
Read moreIn this holy month of Vesākha from 10 to 18 May, the Buddhist community gathered daily at Nalanda Centre to honour the Buddha and His Enlightenment. Thank you for a blissful Buddha Day!
Read moreOn Sunday 18 May, every level of Nalanda Centre was buzzing with activity as the community gathered for the last day of the Buddha Day Observance. Volunteers had started preparing shortly after dawn to welcome Pusat Darah Negara doctors and nurses, as well as devotees and the public for the Blood Donation Drive.
Read moreTwo weeks after the full-moon day of Wesak, we still rejoice in the community’s devotion, learning spirit and unity in observing Buddha Day at Nalanda. These joyful moments were abundant and will stay long in our hearts helping us to build upon our foundation for spiritual progress.
Read moreToday is the New-moon day of the holy Vesakhā Month. On these Uposatha (observance) days, the laity devote themselves to a day of restraint, meditation and cultivation of mindfulness. Some may observe the Eight Precepts and listen to or read Dhamma teachings attentively.
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