On 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.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for the Gimhana Uposātha Full-moon Service on Monday 29 June. It is our honour to have Ven. Ajahn Kovido to deliver a Dhamma Talk on the topic ‘Finding Stillness in a Busy World.’ The service will begin at 8pm at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Let us come together to learn and deepen our understanding of the Dhamma for our spiritual cultivation. All are welcome.
Read moreOn Monday 15 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the evening Uposatha Service at the start of the annual Gimhāna Period, a special time dedicated to intensified practice and spiritual cultivation. Sis. Nandinī Tan led a reflection on the gradual spiritual evolution from an anāriya (unenlightened being) to an ariya (noble disciple), for devotees to gain clarity on the path of inner transformation. Devotees also deep-dived into the Five Daily Practices observed during the Gimhāna period.
Read moreToday, 15 June, on the New-moon Uposatha day of the month of Jeṭṭha, Nalanda members and volunteers begin the Gimhāna period, a season for coming together to deepen our understanding and practice of the Dhamma. In the seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment, the Buddha contemplated the Dhamma with perfectly purified and clear faculties of wisdom and insight. Inspired by this, we too take this period as an opportunity to strengthen our practice.
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