On Sunday 25 October, the Nalanda community gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Samaggi Morning Service, bringing together Dhamma School students, youths, parents and adult devotees for meditation, pūjā offerings and chanting. In his Samaggi speech, Bro. Charlie Teng, Deputy President of Nalanda Buddhist Society, reflected on the true meaning of Samaggi (harmony), emphasising that it is not merely about being together, but about working together to achieve something meaningful.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us on Wednesday, 4 November to meditate and learn from Ven. Bhaddanta Gandhamālālaṅkāra, the distinguished Myanmar Tipitaka Sayadaw. The evening service will commence at 8pm with chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk. We look forward to welcoming you to Nalanda Centre for this meaningful evening of spiritual learning and practice. All are welcome!
Read moreToday, Nalanda members and devotees visited our Spiritual Advisor, Ven. B. Sri Saranankara on his 73rd birthday today, at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, to extend our warmest birthday wishes and seek his valuable advice and guidance. The visit was a meaningful opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude and receive his wise counsel as we continue our collective efforts in learning, practising, and propagating the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreNalanda leaders and members respectfully extend our warmest felicitations to the Most Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Mahā Thera on his 73rd birthday today. On this auspicious occasion, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for his tireless and selfless efforts in propagating the Dhamma to the Buddhist community in Malaysia for more than 40 years, and for his esteemed role as a spiritual advisor to many.
Read moreFrom 23 to 25 October, Nalanda members and devotees gathered at Wisdom Park for the Asubha Meditation Retreat guided by Ven. Dr. Dhammapala. Participants learnt to contemplate the 32 parts of the body, as taught by the Buddha, to develop detachment by seeing the body as it truly is. They also explored the Four Elements — earth, water, fire and wind — deepening their understanding that the body is essentially a composition of these natural elements.
Read moreA meaningful education goes beyond academic knowledge. It nurtures a kind heart, a wise mind, and strong moral values. Through Buddhist education, children learn not only the Dhamma, but also how to practise its timeless teachings in daily life. At Nalanda Dhamma School, children grow in wisdom, kindness, and character through joyful learning, interactive activities, meaningful experiences, and wholesome friendships.
Read moreOn Friday and Saturday, 16 and 17 October, volunteers of the Nalanda SP Bujang Valley Educational Hub gathered for a tour guide training programme led by Sis. Sandy Lim, a member of the Nalanda Bujang Valley Heritage Team from Headquarters. The training aimed to equip volunteers with an overview of Buddhism in Kedah Tua and the skills needed to host groups visiting Bujang Valley.
Read moreToday is the full moon of the ‘Assayuja’ month, a significant Buddhist observance marking the conclusion of the three-month Rains Retreat (‘Vassana’) for Theravāda monks. On this meaningful Uposatha day, let us take the opportunity to strengthen our spiritual practice through observing the Eight Precepts, practising meditation, engaging in chanting, and making offerings to the monastic community.
Read moreOn Sunday 18 October, a group of Nalanda members visited Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) to participate in its Sutta learning programme, organised in conjunction with the 2026 Annual Rains Retreat. The evening session featured the chanting of the Mahā Moggallāna Bojjhaṅga Sutta and a Dhamma talk by Venerable Prof. M. Seevali.
Read moreOn Sunday 18 October, members of the Nalanda Dhammaduta College gathered for their training session, led by Bro. Ooi Boon Keat, on “Integrating Psychology into Dhamma Teaching.” The session explored how psychological principles can be integrated into Dhamma teaching to deepen understanding, enhance learning, and support meaningful personal transformation.
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