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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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Today marks the New Moon Uposatha for the Assayuja month, a meaningful occasion for us to deepen our mental cultivation and Dhamma practice. Let us renew our commitment to the Noble Eightfold Path, cultivate greater mindfulness and wisdom through meditation and the observance of the Eight Precepts, and continue our journey towards inner peace and liberation.
Read moreOn Sunday 4 October, following the Sunday Service and lunch dāna at Nalanda Centre, Nalanda youths met with Ven. Vimuttadhammika for a Dhamma chat to seek advice on everyday challenges. During the exchange, Venerable highlighted that individual learning and transformation are the best ways to positively influence those around us.
Read moreTake a day to pause, reflect, and cultivate mindfulness. Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a one-day meditation learning session for youths aged 18–35 on Sunday, 1 November from 9am to 4pm. We are honoured to have Bro. Tan Siang Chye guide us in learning and practising meditation, helping us develop greater awareness and understanding of ourselves.
Read moreOn Sunday 4 October, members from Sri Serdang and Kuala Lumpur gathered for Members Day, renewing friendships and strengthening our shared commitment to the Dhamma. We were especially happy to warmly welcome the newest member, who shared about her journey with Nalanda.
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 –