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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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On Thursday 29 October, devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Kuala Lumpur for a Dhamma teaching by Ven. U Paññasāmi. The session began with guided mettā meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk and a question-and-answer session.
Read moreWe invite you to join us for the monthly educational Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets this Saturday at 8.30am. You may bring with you, cooked vegetarian food or ripe fruits as offerings to the venerable monks.
Read moreWe would like to welcome our youth participants for the one-day meditation learning session by Bro. Tan Siang Chye from 9am - 4pm. This is a great opportunity for all to slow down and quiet the mind after a long week.
Read moreOn Monday 26 October, a group of Nalanda members visited Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, as part of the commemoration of the 20th Memorial Anniversary of the late Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda, the late Spiritual Advisor of Nalanda. The gathering was a meaningful occasion for members to recollect fond memories of Ven. Dhammananda and the Vihara, where he spent much of his life tirelessly propagating the Buddha-Dhamma.
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 –