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    You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.

  • Nalanda Patron’s Day

    This annual event commemorates and appreciates all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed to the growth of Nalanda over the years, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education. It also marks the birth anniversary of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda in 1918.

  • Weekly Group Meditation resumes

    We are happy to announce that the Weekly Group Meditation at Nalanda Centre will resume in 2025. All are welcome.

  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Calendar of Events

March 2025
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Pindacāra at OUG and Happy Garden markets
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Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma talk by Bro. Ooi Boon KeatNalanda Johor Bahru Branch 12th A.G.M.
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Group Meditation at NEO Centre JBGroup Meditation at Nalanda Centre
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Group meditation at NEO KL
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Nalanda Branch Kuala Lumpur 12th A.G.M.
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Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma talk by Sis. Lim Kah Hong
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Group Meditation at NEO Centre JBGroup Meditation at Nalanda Centre
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Group meditation at NEO KL
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Pindacara at Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
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Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang ChyeNalanda Buddhist Society 22nd A.G.M.
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Nalanda Patron’s Day
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Group Meditation at NEO Centre JBGroup Meditation at Nalanda Centre
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Group meditation at NEO KL
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‘Sports Day’ at Putrajaya
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Guided Meditation & Dhamma Talk by Sis. Nandini Tan at NEO Centre JBGuided Meditation & Dhamma Teaching by Ven. Sugatavaṃsa
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Group meditation at NEO KL
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Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma talk by Sis. Sandy Lim
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22 March 2025
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Hosting Ven. Vimuttadhammika & dana offerings

Nalanda Centre will be hosting Venerable Vimuttadhammika from 23 to 26 March at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Originally from the Netherlands, he was ordained as a Bhikkhu in 2020 under Ven. Ariyadhammika at Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping, Perak.

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21 March 2025
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Building meaningful connections guided by the Dhamma

On Sunday 16 March, Nalanda Youth Centre warmly welcomed university students from Xiamen University Malaysia Buddhist Society for a meaningful gathering on the topic of "Blessings in Life." Their visit began with the Patron’s Day joint service, followed by  fellowship activities and an inspiring Dhamma sharing by Sis. Sunanda. She shared insights from the Maṅgala Sutta, highlighting three essential qualities for cultivating blessings—Gāravo (reverence) towards teachers and parents, Nivāto (humility) in letting go of ego, and Santutthī (contentment) in overcoming greed and attachment.

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20 March 2025
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A volunteer reflects on the joy of Pindacara

“As I made way through the Bazar Rakyat market’s stalls before 8.30am last Saturday 15 March, a number of stall vendors eagerly called out to me (recognising our attire) and asked in local dialect “Oh, the monks are coming today! How many will be here? When are they arriving?”  As I responded, the happiness in my heart grew as I see their eagerness to not miss out on this opportunity to do a good deed.

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19 March 2025
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Nalanda looks forward at 22nd A.G.M.

On Sunday 16 March, members of Nalanda Buddhist Society attended the 22nd Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  Reviewing the past year’s programmes and progress, members rejoiced over the Dhamma and educational programmes held as well as the presence and guidance of monastics and Dhamma teachers.

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Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

524, Jalan Riang 12,
Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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