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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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From 7 to 9 November, Wisdom Park hosted a Dhamma School camp jointly organised by Buddhist Gem Fellowship, Sambodhi Buddhist Association, and Seremban Sudhamma Buddhist Society. The camp brought teenagers from the three Dhamma schools together for three days of joyful learning and fellowship.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for the Nalanda Free School Appreciation Night to acknowledge the effort of dedicated teachers and volunteers for their selfless service to nurture young minds. This Appreciation Night also celebrates our students for their dedication, perseverance, and inspiring learning spirit throughout the year.
Read moreToday 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 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 –