About the Instructor: Ven. Nyaninda is a graduate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Sydney University, Australia. He received Higher Ordination as a Bhikkhu (monk) under Sadhammaramsi Sayadaw in 2004. He had received serious contemplative training under Pak Auk Sayadaw in the Myanmar Forest Tradition. He had spent many years practicing in Myanmar, India, Nepal and Germany.  He finds that studying the original words of the Buddha according to the system of Listening, Contemplating, Meditating has greatly enhanced his understanding and practice of the Dhamma. Before becoming a monk, he had practiced under various Buddhist traditions. Currently he is the spiritual advisor of Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM) Youth Section and the BMSM Kajang Annual Teenage Camp.

About us: Metta Centre is an inclusive, socially-engaged, and non-sectarian Buddhist non-profit organisation. We host events, retreats, and programs that advance social welfare and peace within individuals, the community, families, and in the world. We strive to bring Buddhism to the community in ways that are interesting, relevant and accessible. We are guided by the principles of Buddhism to do what is good, to avoid what is evil and to purify the mind. We are interested in holistic change for a better inner and outer world. We welcome you to be a part of this change.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905