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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.
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On Saturday 19 September, members and devotees gathered at the Seri Kembangan markets to participate in the monthly Pindacāra, led by Ven. Pallegama Dhammadinna and Ven. Thanakit from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple Sentul. The Pindacāra programme served as a fertile training ground for all - monastics, Buddhist practitioners, and the public- to practise dāna and cultivate sīla, while nurturing generosity, humility, mindfulness and a compassionate heart.
Read moreWith hearts full of gratitude, we extend our deepest appreciation to all our guests, families, friends and devotees who came together to support “Dhamma Through Drama – The Conquest of Asoka” on 19 and 20 September. Your presence, encouragement and support made this special production an especially meaningful offering by the Nalanda community. This production brought together our members, parents, youths and Dhamma School students, who courageously stepped forward to learn and hone their performance skills as an offering to the community.
Read moreOn Wednesday 16 September, a group of Nalanda members led by Board Member Sis. Evelyn Chow participated in the annual ‘Saṅghika Dāna’ organised by Serdang Buddhist Association in Seri Kembangan. The gathering offered the Buddhist community an opportunity to express gratitude to the Mahā Saṅgha for their dedication in preserving and propagating the Buddha-Sāsana.
Read moreOn Sunday 13 September, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for a Dhamma talk by Sis Sunanda Ong on “How to Live Without Fear and Worry”, based on a Dhamma book written in 1989 by the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. Using the lion as a symbol of fearlessness, Sis Sunanda shared that true fearlessness arises from courage, truth and wisdom - seeing things as they really are. Fear and worry often arise from attachment, cravings, comparison, insecurity and our resistance to the realities of ageing, sickness and death.
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 –