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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.

  • Nalanda Gimhāna Period

    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.

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  • Family Fun Fair 2026

    Let us come together for a fun and meaningful day with family and friends while supporting a noble and beneficial cause!

  • 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.

  • 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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20 June 2026
Posted on 20 June 2026
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Nalanda Members’ Day

We warmly welcome all Nalanda members back to our spiritual home tomorrow (21 June) for Members’ Day, a meaningful occasion for us to reconnect, reflect, and realign with our shared aspirations. Let us gather in unity and harmony to learn about the Society’s latest developments, discuss upcoming programmes, and strengthen our commitment to the Buddha-Dhamma.

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19 June 2026
Posted on 19 June 2026
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Establishing mindfulness: a journey through Satipatthāna

Nalanda has commenced its 12-session Satipatthāna Meditation Programme, held every Wednesday evening from June to September, guiding participants on the Buddha’s direct path to developing mindfulness, awareness and wisdom. In the first two sessions, participants explored the foundations of Satipaṭṭhāna, the cultivation of mindfulness and clear comprehension in daily life.  They learned that meditation is not merely about calming the mind, but about developing the ability to observe experiences as they truly are, with understanding and wisdom.

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19 June 2026
Posted on 19 June 2026
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Group meditation & Dhamma talk by Luang Pu Maha Sawaeng

Next Wednesday 24 June, let us make time and effort to gather and learn from Luang Pu Maha Sawaeng, a highly respected and humble monk who delivers easy to understand yet deeply touching Dhamma talks. The service commences at 8pm at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang. Luang Pu studied at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, from 1970 to 1973, where he also helped support temple construction and restoration projects. 

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18 June 2026
Posted on 18 June 2026
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Blood Donation Drive concludes Observance Week on a wholesome note

On Sunday 7 June, the Blood Donation Drive held at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang concluded the Buddha Day Observance Week on a meaningful and compassionate note.  Despite the long holiday weekend, the programme received very warm response from the public, with nearly 200 donors registrants and 153 pints of blood successfully collected for those in need.

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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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