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Nalanda Bulletin Published by Nalanda Buddhist Society TM Nalanda Bulletin Published by Nalanda Buddhist Society TM Issue No. 41 | September 2017 | www.nalanda.org.my For Non-Muslims Only Inspiring Conference On Saturday 1 July, Nalanda Institute and the Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia jointly organised the successful and inspiring WACANA 2017 Buddhist Conference. The dynamic Conference saw a gathering of over 600 Buddhist leaders and activists with a singular goal of addressing “The Buddha Word – Discovering the Essential”. Given the rise in misleading teachings and ‘pseudo-Buddhism’ nowadays, it aimed to clarify the confusion about Dhamma doctrine and practice among the Theravādin community in Malaysia. Please see pages 4 – 7 for report and photographs. Copyright © Nalanda Buddhist Society 2017. All rights reserved. NBS 1745 BL Nalanda Bulletin is also available for Contents Issue No. 41 | September 2017 on-line reading at www.nalanda.org.my WACANA 2017 Buddhist Conference The Buddha‒Word – Discovering the Essential See pages 4 – 7 1 An inspiring community gathering 21 Pindacāra in Seri Kembangan market 4 - 7 Reports from WACANA 2017 Conference 22 - 23 Bro. Tan’s July Dhammaduta tour to Jakarta 8 - 11 Nalanda Awards and recipients 24 - 25 One-day training for regular volunteers 12 - 13 Dhamma Forum celebrating 10th anniversary of Nalanda Institute 26 New books recently published by Nalanda 14 Visit by Ven. Dr. S. Pemarathana from Pittsburgh 27 Meditation course at NEO Centre Johor Bahru 15 Selangor Buddhist Development Council officers visit Nalanda 28 ‘Wisdom Park’ Update 16 - 17 ‘Dhamma Day’ B.E. 2561 29 ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ Project Update 18 - 19 ‘Dhammacakka Day’ at Nalanda Centre 30 ‘Sangha Day’ scheduled on 12 & 19 November 20 Nalandians gearing up for ‘Family Fun Fair’ in August 31 Upcoming events from September till December 2017 32 Our Six Well-beings in Life | Nalanda Contacts 2 3 Uplifting spirit at WACANA 2017 The recent WACANA 2017 Conference featured an illustrious panel of speakers, including leading figures of the monastic and lay communities. Giving the keynote presentations were Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Ven. Dhammavuddho, and Ven. Aggacitta, who unanimously urged Buddhist leaders and Dhamma propagators to take concrete actions to educate people on the essential Buddha-Word. Essential Buddhism, or Dhamma, is what people need to solve the problems of suffering in life. Following tradition, the ‘Nalanda Awards’ were also presented at WACANA to acknowledge the invaluable service and contributions to the Buddha-Sāsana by exemplary Dhamma workers. After the awards ceremony, Conference participants proceeded to one of five forums which were 1 July The team of organisers and volunteers who made the Conference a success. Well done to everyone! platforms for concerned Buddhists to voice their views and propose resolutions. The forums saw vibrant discussions on pertinent to learn and understand the Buddha-Word. topics concerning the state of Buddhism in As a community, we must continue to serve Malaysia and progress of the community. the Buddha-Sāsana with a positive mental attitude, emboldened by faith, hope, and The chairpersons of each forum then shared compassion. their group discussions with the general Conference, eliciting much laughter at times The organisers of WACANA 2017 would with their humorous takes on the state of like to thank all distinguished speakers, affairs nowadays. Nalanda founder Bro. moderators, sponsors, participants, and Ven. Aggacitta officiating the opening of WACANA 2017. Ven. Dhammavuddho giving his keynote presentation. Tan then gave insightful closing remarks, volunteers for making it possible for Nalanda speaking on ‘The Way Forward’. He said Institute to organise this large and fruitful that at this Conference, many people have gathering of concerned Buddhists. stood up to make statements; and now it is Let us continue to learn, practise, and realise time for us to stand up to make a difference! the wisdom of Buddha-Dhamma; and in the He urged every monk and lay person to do spirit of WACANA, let us work in concerted this in our individual capacities by being efforts asone community to preserve and good practitioners and good friends to propagate the authentic Buddha-Word for others, so that we can inspire more people the welfare and happiness of the multitude! The complete past and current (those holding citations) living recipients of Nalanda Awards. 4 5 1. 2. 7. 8. 1. Welcoming Conference participants 7. Sis. Paruadi chairing Forum 2 – at the registration counter early in the Attracting People to the Temple. morning. 8. Ven. Saranankara sharing his views 2. Ven. Dhammavuddho leading the at Forum 4 – Empowering the Next congregation in the opening salutation. Generation. 9. Bro. Kek Seng Bee and Sis. Koh Kai 3. Achariya S. Vijaya highlighted that Xin summarizing the discussions of losing sight of the primary goal of ending Forum 4 on empowering our youths. 3. suffering leads to non-essential concerns. 9. 10. Bro. Tan concluding this year’s 4. Dr. Phang Cheng Kar expressing his WACANA with much appreciation and appreciation and gratitude after receiving gratitude to everyone involved. the Nalanda Award 2017 for Social Action & Responsibility. 11. Ven. Saranankara leading the transference of merits at the end of the day. 5. Joyful interaction between participants after the lunch-break. 12. WACANA 2017 Chairman, Achariya Tan Siang Chye, symbolically 6. Participants browsing at the free hitting the gong to conclude the 4. distribution counter during tea-breaks. Conference. 10. 5. 6. 11. 12. 6 7 ‘Sri Paõóita Award’ the 2017 The Sri aP n. d. ita Award is the highest honour bestowed Nalanda by Nalanda Institute. It was only awarded once on 13 December 2009 to the Most Venerable Sri Paõóita Dr. Award Henepola Gunaratana Nāyaka Thera in recognition of his life-long achievement and dedication to Dhammaduta work. for Dhammaduta Being a deeply spiritual person and truth-seeker with noble qualities, Ven. Dr. Gunaratana contributed immensely to the propagation of Buddhism throughout the world, Ven. Dr. Henepola Gunaratana particularly in the United States of America. Sri Pan. dita. Award 2009 Ven. Gunaratana is widely recognized as a learned scholar, Presented on 1 July 2017 to conversant in the Pāëi scriptures and commentaries. He had received many prestigious awards given by religious institutions and the governments of Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Dr. Wong Yin Onn for Exemplary & Meritorious Services to the Buddha-Sāsana Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama ‘Nalanda Award’ Nalanda Award 2012 The prestigious Nalanda Award is presented to individuals in Dhammaduta Nalanda Institute Malaysia presented Dr. Punna Wong Yin Onn the ‘2017 Nalanda Award for or organisations in recognition of their outstanding The Late Mr. Dhammaduta’ in recognition of his contribution to Dhamma propagation. achievements, invaluable services, and great contribution to Tan Teik Beng Dr. Wong started serving the Buddha-Sāsana actively in the year 2000. Since 2004, he has been the Buddha-Sāsana. There are several categories of Nalanda Nalanda Award 2009 leading weekly Dhamma-sharing sessions at Mettā Lodge Buddhist Society in Johor Bahru. Awards, the most distinguished of which is the Dhammaduta in Dhammaduta In 2016, he published a book titled “Walking in the Buddha’s Footprint, 100 Reflective Essays”, a Award. collection of Dhamma lessons and experience he encountered in the past two decades. A stringent review process is undertaken by the faculty of Over the years, Dr. Punna Wong has left his own footprints not just in Malaysia, but also in Nalanda Institute to select recipents for the Awards, and Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, guided by a mission to propagate only a few are given out annually. Although the Award does Datuk Seri Dr. the Dhamma especially to youths by allowing them a glimpse of essential Buddhism. In this not come with a monetary prize, its value is beyond that as it Victor Wee respect, he encouraged his medical students to set up the Clinical School Buddhist Society amounts to peer recognition and felicitation for a deed well- Nalanda Award 2008 in Dhammaduta which today actively shares the Dhamma with new and senior undergraduates alike. done, and a life well-lived. Mr. Benny Liow We salute the selfless contributions of Dr. Wong Yin Onn over the past 17 years, and also rejoice Mdm. Chin Kim Lan Nalanda Award 2007 in his achievements in bringing the Buddha-Dhamma closer to the community, especially in Nalanda Award 2007 in Dhammaduta & Johor Bahru. May he and his family be blessed with good health and energy to continue serving in Leadership Integrity Publications the Buddha-Sāsana for many decades to come. Sādhu ānumodanā! Here lies the testimony to what the initiative, effort and perseverance of an individual can do Mr. Lim Chin Kah for the good of the many. If one has the conviction, being ‘one’ is never a handicap. An inspired Nalanda Award 2007 “ The Late Mdm. Tan Guat Gnoh Mr. Chim Siew Choon individual never fails to inspire others... in Media & Broadcasting Nalanda Award 2007 Nalanda Award 2008 in Social Action & Responsibility in Leadership Integrity – Dr. Tan Ho Soon Founding Director of Nalanda” Institute Malaysia; statement in December 2007. 8 9 the 2017 the 2017 Nalanda Nalanda Award Award for Leadership Integrity for Social Action & Responsibility Presented on 1 July 2017 to Presented on 1 July 2017 to Datuk Charlie Chia Dr. Phang Cheng Kar for Exemplary & Meritorious Services for Exemplary & Meritorious Services to the Buddha-Sāsana to the Buddha-Sāsana Nalanda Institute Malaysia presented Datuk Charlie Chia the ‘2017 Nalanda Award for Dr. Phang Cheng Kar was presented the ‘2017 Nalanda Award for Social Action & Responsibility’ Leadership Integrity’ in recognition of his vital role in the formation and development of in recognition of his efforts in incorporating basic Buddhist values in his psychiatric and medical Buddhist organisations in the 1970’s and 80’s, including the Buddhist Missionary Society Youth practice.
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