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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.
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.
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Today marks the New-moon Uposatha of the ‘Kattika’ month, a meaningful occasion to deepen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness through meditation, and listening to Dhamma teachings.
Read moreToday, Sunday 8 November, we join our Hindu friends in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. May this joyous occasion bring happiness, peace and harmony to all. The lighting of lamps reminds us of the timeless aspiration to dispel darkness with light. In the Buddha’s teachings, this reflects our journey from ignorance to wisdom, from unwholesome thoughts to wholesome intentions, and from suffering towards liberation.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 November, Nalanda’s Sunday Morning Service volunteers participated in a training session on “Facilitation Skills,” led by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy, Director of the Training and Enhancement Centre (TEC). The interactive session introduced key principles of effective facilitation, equipping participants with practical skills to guide discussions, encourage participation, and foster a conducive learning environment.
Read moreWe are honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Pavaro back to Nalanda for a Dhamma teaching on 15 November. The Sunday service begins at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting, followed by a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Pavaro.
Read more“Better left undone is the misdeed, one which later brings remorse.
Better done is the good deed, one which having done brings joy.”
– The Buddha –
“Avoid all unwholesome deeds; cultivate goodness; purify one’s own mind
– this is the teaching of all Buddhas.”
– The Buddha –
“Life should be great rather than long.”
– Dr. B. R. Ambedkar –
“One who is honest, sincere, steadfast, compliant,
and well-concentrated, makes progress in the Dhamma.”
– The Buddha –
“One of good will, ever mindful, inwardly well-concentrated,
training to remove longing, is said to be heedful.”
– The Buddha –