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  • Welcome to Nalanda

    Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.

  • Nalanda Gimhāna Period

    The annual Gimhāna Period begins on 14 June at Nalanda and continues for seven weeks until 28 July. Let us make good use of this Gimhāna Period to cultivate the Dhamma together.

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  • Family Fun Fair 2026

    Let us come together for a fun and meaningful day with family and friends while supporting a noble and beneficial cause!

  • Commemorating Nalanda's late Spiritual Advisor

    31 August 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's passing. Stay tuned for more updates on dedicated programmes for this occasion.

  • K Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

    31 August 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's passing. We invite you to join us for the special service.

  • Sangha Day

    Join us at Nalanda’s annual ‘Sangha Day’ on Sunday, 22 November to honour the virtues and contributions of the Maha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teachings.

  • Important Notice for Donors

    To facilitate our donors and benefactors in obtaining tax exemption receipts and e-invoices, Nalanda EXCO has shared an important notice at the Support page on Nalanda’s website.

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  • 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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Regular Programmes at Nalanda

Sunday Services

  • Sunday Morning Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Youth Sunday Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Youth Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Monthly Sunday Service
    Selected Sundays, 10am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Dhamma Schools

  • Teenage Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Junior Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Family Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Family Dhamma School
    Saturdays, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Weekly Group Meditation

  • Group Meditation @ Serdang
    Wednesdays, 8.30pm – 10.00pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Group Meditation @ JB
    Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru
  • Group Meditation @ KL
    Thursdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Group Meditation @ SP
    Fridays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Sungai Petani

Pindacāra (Monks going on Alms-round)

  • Pindacāra @ SK
    1st Saturday, 8.30am
    Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
  • Pindacāra @ OUG
    3rd Saturday, 8.30 am & 9.30 am
    O.U.G. & Happy Garden markets

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News & Updates

22 July 2026
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Special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue in Mandarin 佛教三大传承对谈

Join us this Sunday for a meaningful morning as respected monastic from the Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna traditions come together to share how the Buddha's Teaching is preserved and propagated in today's world. Our distinguished speakers: Ven. U Paññāsāmi (慧主法师) from Dhamma Earth (法域) – specialising in Pāli Canon studies, meditation, and Dhamma education.

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22 July 2026
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Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society visits Special 20th Memorial Exhibition

On Saturday 18 July, Nalanda leaders and members warmly welcomed Sangha members and devotees from the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society (SAWS) to Nalanda Centre. Led by Bro. A. Hemadasa, the group visited the 'Terima Kasih, Dhammananda' Special Exhibition, presented in conjunction with the 20th Memorial Observance of our late Spiritual Advisor, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.

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21 July 2026
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A morning of faith and generosity at SK Market

On Saturday 18 July, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered for the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan Market, led by Ven. Shaikat and Ven. Metta Vihari. As the venerable monks walked mindfully through the bustling market, many stall vendors, shoppers, and passers-by came forward to offer food and requisites with faith, devotion, and joy.

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20 July 2026
Posted on 20 July 2026
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Making better choices for a meaningful life

On Tuesday 14 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Uposatha evening service and Dhamma talk by Sis. Sunanda Ong to guide us in examining the quality of our choices in daily life. Drawing from the Agati Sutta, devotees learned the importance of avoiding the four wrong bases in decision-making which are, ‘chanda’ (greed or personal desire), ‘dosa’ (hatred or ill will), ‘moha’ (delusion), and ‘bhaya’ (fear).

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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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