Practising meditation and reflecting on gratitude, in honour of our teachers. In Malaysia, 16 May is celebrated as Teachers’ Day. At Nalanda, we expressed our appreciation and gratitude to all teachers through two types of Puja (offerings), that is Patipatti Puja where we performed wholesome deeds – dana, meditation and chanting to honour our teachers, and Amisa Puja which is giving our teachers presents. Nalandians also shared about how their lives were transformed by inspiring teachers.
Read moreHeld every 2nd Friday of the Month, 12.00pm - 1.30pm Pustaka Nalanda's objective is to make available quality reading materials to promote the learning, study, practice and understanding of Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreA dialogue session with Venerable Man Ya marked the first Service Sunday for 2012. Four representatives from different age groups, namely retirees, working adults, parents and children, discussed the topic "Promoting Social Harmony in Our Daily Lives".
Read moreOn a hectic Wednesday night, busy incomeearners and exam-ridden students who took time off the humdrum of the day to gather at Nalanda Centre, were rewarded with gems of wisdom as they learnt about "Forgiveness as a Way of Life". The talk, delivered by Bro Jeff Oliver, saw a good turnout and active exchanges between speaker and audience. A meditation teacher from Australia who has been practising Vipassana for more than 10 years, Bro Jeff Oliver offered useful insights to applying forgiveness in daily life.
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