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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.
Read moreLet us come together for a fun and meaningful day with family and friends while supporting a noble and beneficial cause!
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.
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This morning, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered at Menara KEN, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, to offer their service at the Ariya Charity Food & Family Fair. The event has just been launched and continues until 3pm today, to raise funds for the establishment of Malaysia’s first Theravada Bhikkhuni Nunnery & Dhamma Training Centre.
Read moreNalanda was delighted to welcome Ayya Hasapañña and Ayya Jotika back to Nalanda Centre on 30 June and 1 July before their departure to Wisdom Park, where they are conducting a six-day Dhamma Camp for Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter from 1 to 6 July. During their stay, both Ayyas visited the 'Terima Kasih, Dhammananda' and the Wisdom Park Phase 2 Exhibitions, which are currently being held at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreIn honour of the legacy of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, Nalanda Institute Malaysia will be organising a special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue on Sunday 26 July to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing.
Read moreWith deep sorrow, we extend our heartfelt prayers and loving-kindness to all those affected by the tragic road accident in Thailand yesterday 2 July, which claimed the lives of nine Venerable monks and left many others injured during a procession.
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 –