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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.

  • 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.

  • 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

9 November 2026
Posted on 9 November 2026
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Kattika New-moon Uposatha

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.

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8 November 2026
Posted on 8 November 2026
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Happy Diwali – may the light of wisdom shine within

Today, 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.

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6 November 2026
Posted on 6 November 2026
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Empowering volunteers with facilitation skills

On 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.

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5 November 2026
Posted on 5 November 2026
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Sunday Service & Dhamma Teaching by Ven. Ajahn Pavaro

We 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.

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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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