24/04/2026
LEARNING BRAHMA-VIHĀRA WITH ACH. TAN SIANG CHYE
On 17 and 18 April, Nalanda Sungai Petani hosted a two-day Brahma-Vihāra Workshop led by Achariya Tan Siang Chye to deepen our understanding of the Four Heavenly States. He explained the importance of practicing Loving-kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity which enables us to live with a wise and open heart.
When we cultivate kindness, we become less reactive and more able to respond without harm to others. When we practise compassion, we learn to care deeply and act meaningfully. By rejoicing in others’ success, we free ourselves from jealousy. And with equanimity, we stay steady amidst life’s ups and downs.
Ach. Siang Chye also emphasised gratitude— a practice that shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have received. It strengthens relationships, heals the heart, and brings lasting contentment.
When these qualities grow within us, they not only transform our own lives but also positively impact those around us.
We are grateful to Ach. Siang Chye for his guidance. May we continue to nurture a boundless heart—being kind, compassionate, joyful, and balanced—for the benefit of all beings.