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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 Centre Operating Hours

    You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.

  • Thank you for supporting WACANA 2025

    We extend our deepest appreciation to the Buddhist community for an insightful and joyful programme. Watch the video highlights below.

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  • Special Production by Nalanda Dhamma School

    Produced in conjunction with Nalanda Dhamma School’s 20th anniversary, this short film explores Angulimala’s descent into darkness and eventual catharsis due to the Buddha’s intervention.

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  • 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

5 February 2026
Posted on 5 February 2026
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Students cultivate respect at Stay-In Programme

From 31 January to 2 February 2026, 80 students and facilitators from Nalanda Dhamma School, along with youth volunteers, came together for a stay-in programme at Nalanda Centre. Guided by the theme “Respect Starts with Me”, the programme provided meaningful opportunities for students to learn the Dhamma, practise mindfulness and strengthen their bonds with spiritual friends.

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5 February 2026
Posted on 5 February 2026
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Nalanda Bujang Valley Heritage Team

In line with Nalanda’s commitment to promoting the history and heritage of Buddhism in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, Nalanda seeks to develop NEO Centre Sungai Petani as a Bujang Valley Educational Hub, given its strategic location.  To support this initiative, a research team was formed from 1 November 2024 to 11 December 2025 to study Bujang Valley’s civilisational and Buddhist heritage.

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4 February 2026
Posted on 4 February 2026
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From heritage to heart — Learning tour to Bujang Valley

From 31 January to 2 February 2026, 43 Nalanda members and devotees undertook a meaningful learning tour to Bujang Valley, reconnecting with our Buddhist heritage in ancient Kedah, an important historical link to the arrival of Buddhism in the region nearly 2,000 years ago. Led by Nalanda’s newly-formed Bujang Valley Heritage Team, participants gained valuable insights into the history and significance of this ancient civilisation.

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3 February 2026
Posted on 3 February 2026
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Nalanda Education Committee meeting

On Thursday 29 January 2026, the Nalanda Education Committee kicked off its first meeting of the year with drafting plans for the 20th Memorial Day of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. This monthly meeting brings together the head of Nalanda educational divisions to strategise and synergise efforts to ensure every division are aligned in its direction and efforts.

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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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