In conjunction with Buddha Day B.E. 2569 Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a Young Working Adults Forum to learn how we can thrive at the workplace, and find deeper satisfaction in life. We welcome working adults of ages 23 - 35 to join this programme. Click 'Read more' for the registration link.
Read moreOn Buddha Day eve, Tuesday 21 May, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to ready themselves for the most auspicious observance in the Buddhist calendar. In this serene evening surrounded by kalyana mittā, Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy shared that the path of peace is one that we have to personally experience.
Read moreIn 2023, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch launched the inaugural Family Dhamma School, a unique platform where parents and children learn Dhamma together, nurturing family well-being and spiritual progress. Watch this video as parents share their enriching experiences and progress over the year.
Read moreThe Svagatam Inspiring Programme (SIP) started its first of eight sessions on 16 July and is now mid-way into their sessions. We share with you a testimony from a participant :
Read moreOn Sunday 31 July, Nalandians gathered to learn, practise and reflect on the spirit of ‘veyavacca’ during the Sunday Morning Service at Nalanda Centre. In the Dhamma sharing, Sis. Nandini relayed that ‘veyavacca’ is part of our spiritual cultivation to develop liberality and kindness while supporting the community. The spirit of service is based on thoughtfulness and consideration; when we are sensitive to others’ need, we will try to help in whatever way we can. It is not just an act of service but the idea of being in service to others.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 June, Sis. Buddhinī Tan gave a Dhamma sharing on ‘Living in harmony with family’. She explained the importance of the Four Bonds of Fellowship (Sangaha Sutta AN 4.32) in enhancing the interconnectedness of those living together and cultivating harmony within our families. When applied with right understanding, we become more caring, relate well and are more useful to one another, leading to everyone dwelling in happiness and unity.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 June, Bro. Tan Siang Chye delivered a Dhamma sharing on this year’s ‘Gimhāna Period’ theme – ‘Living in Harmony’. He shared that when we have harmony within, we are free from internal conflict and are confident in our life purpose. This in itself leads to us having a peaceful and happy nature which positively impacts those around us.
Read moreOn Sunday 29 May, Nalanda members and volunteers entered into the Gimhāna Period as they gathered for its first Sunday Morning Service. After the morning meditation, offerings and chanting, an appreciation session for Buddha Day volunteers was held, where everyone rejoiced in the selfless efforts of all who contributed to the joyous celebrations held the week before. Thereafter, Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy delivered a talk on the purpose of this 7-week Gimhāna ‘retreat’, that of reflecting on Dhamma and strengthening our spiritual practice which develops into wholesome life-long habits.
Read moreIt has been announced that 90% of the Malaysia adult population have now been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The daily infection numbers have also started to drop in the past weeks and vaccinations are now being administered for teenagers ages 12 to 17. We have also reached a milestone for the lifting of travel restrictions cross-states today, allowing many Malaysians to visit their family or go on holidays.
Read moreOn World Mental Health Day this year, the looming shadow of Covid-19 continues to trigger factors leading to mental suffering and illness such as the demise of loved ones, threat of new virus variants, loss of jobs and income, prolonged financial distress and family issues arising from long isolation. Stress is also faced by medical frontliners who experience exhaustion and even severe burnout from long working hours.
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