Today marks the New-moon Uposatha of Assayuja month, a meaningful occasion for us to deepen our mental cultivation and Dhamma practice. Let us renew our commitment to the Noble Path, cultivate greater mindfulness and wisdom, and continue our journey towards inner peace and liberation. May our practice today bring greater clarity, wholesome transformation, and peace within.
Read moreToday is the Sāvana Full-moon Uposatha, a valuable occasion for observance and spiritual practice. It is a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthening our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation, and listening to Dhamma teachings.
Read moreToday is the Sāvaṇa New-moon Uposatha, a meaningful day for observance and spiritual practice. It is a valuable opportunity for lay practitioners to cultivate renunciation by observing the Eight Precepts, simplifying life, and turning inward. Grounded in moral virtue, we let go of desires and ill will through loving-kindness. With body and speech restrained, the mind becomes calm and clear, allowing insight into impermanence and non-self.
Read moreOn Tuesday 28 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre with faith and gratitude to observe the Āsāḷha Full-moon Uposatha and commemorate Dhamma Day, marking the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dhamma over 2,600 years ago. The congregation reverently recited the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, reflecting on the timeless teachings of the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreToday 28 July, marks the Āsālha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, one of the most significant occasions in the Buddhist calendar. On this full-moon day, the Buddha delivered His first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma), setting in motion the Buddha-Sāsana.
Read moreThe Āsālha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the Buddha’s first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. This is the day where the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.
Read moreOn Tuesday 14 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Uposatha evening service and Dhamma talk by Sis. Sunanda Ong to guide us in examining the quality of our choices in daily life. Drawing from the Agati Sutta, devotees learned the importance of avoiding the four wrong bases in decision-making which are, ‘chanda’ (greed or personal desire), ‘dosa’ (hatred or ill will), ‘moha’ (delusion), and ‘bhaya’ (fear).
Read moreToday marks the New-moon Uposatha of Āsālha month. This is a particularly significant time in the Buddhist calendar, as it leads up to Asalha Puja, which commemorates the Buddha's first sermon - the turning of the Wheel of Dhamma.
Read moreOn Monday 29 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Gimhāna Uposatha Service to learn and practise together. Nalanda Centre was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kovido on his maiden visit to share a Dhamma talk titled ‘Finding Stillness in a Busy World’.
Read moreToday marks the Full-moon day of Jettha month. On this Uposatha observance, Buddhists around the world deepen their practice, renew their commitment to the Dhamma, and cultivate purity in body, speech, and mind. We invite all members and devotees to observe the Uposatha by upholding the precepts, performing wholesome deeds, and taking time to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings.
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