On Sunday 11 October, members and devotees gathered for a meditation workshop led by Bro. Tan Siang Chye, who highlighted the importance of bhāvanā, or mental cultivation, as an integral part of Buddhist practice. The workshop introduced three categories of practice: Samatha (calming the mind), Vipassanā (awakening the mind), and Anussati (bringing positivity to the mind).
Read moreBPS 404 Higher Certificate participants have been gathering on Saturday afternoons at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, making a dedicated effort to deepen their understanding of Buddhist doctrine, history, and development. Through these learning sessions, participants are gaining a greater appreciation of the Buddha’s dispensation and its influence on society.
Read moreNalanda is organising an Asubha Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Dr. Dhammapala from 23 - 25 October at Wisdom Park. The learning journey will continue with participation in the Silent Mentor Programme on 19 December, followed by the Sending-off Ceremony on 20 December.
Read moreWe warmly invite all registered participants of the BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the eighth lecture this Saturday. Sis. Paruadi will lead us in exploring the Buddhist Concept of Humanity & Sociology, examining through the lens of Buddha-Dhamma how our values, relationships and actions shape not only our individual lives, but also the communities and society we live in.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, students from Nalanda Free School attended the first session of the SPM English Oral Workshop, conducted by English language teachers from the Centre for the Advancement of Language Competency (CALC), Universiti Putra Malaysia. The four-session workshop aims to familiarise students with the oral examination format, strengthen their communication skills, and build their confidence in speaking English.
Read moreOver the long holiday weekend from 29 – 31 August, more than 100 members and devotees came together for a meaningful Tipitaka Workshop and Sutta Study led by Ven. Dr. Santacitto. Step by step, participants explored the history of how the Buddha’s teachings have been carefully preserved and transmitted through the dedicated efforts of His disciples and generations of practitioners over the past 2,600 years.
Read moreWe warmly invite all registered participants of the BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the sixth lecture this Saturday. Achariya Tan Siang Chye will deliver a lecture on "The Awakening Factors" (Bojjhanga), exploring the seven wholesome qualities that lead the mind from mindfulness to wisdom and liberation.
Read moreHow well do we know the Buddha's original teachings? The Tipitaka, the Pāli Canon, is the authentic record of the Buddha's Dhamma and the foundation of Buddhist learning and practice. Nalanda Institute Malaysia is pleased to offer this special three-day Tipitaka Workshop, providing participants with a systematic introduction to its history, structure, and practical significance.
Read moreWe warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the fifth lecture this Saturday. Achariya Tan Siang Chye will deliver a lecture on "The Five Aggregates & the Six Sense Bases," exploring two fundamental teachings that help us understand the nature of our body, mind, and experience. Through these essential frameworks, participants will gain deeper insight into how suffering arises and how wisdom can be cultivated through clear understanding.
Read moreOver the past three weeks, BPS404 participants have been gathering every Saturday afternoon at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, putting in effort to deepen their understanding of Buddhist history, the first module of the course. Through attentive learning, participants are building a stronger understanding of the Buddha’s dispensation.
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