On Monday 25 May, Nalanda Free School hosted a holiday craft workshop at Nalanda Centre with 17 students aged 9 to 13 eagerly participating. Teacher Ethel, along with several dedicated facilitators, patiently guided the students to the “Merry-go-round” craft.
Read moreThis year’s Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda Buddhist Society will span a week from Saturday, 30 May to Sunday, 7 June. The Organising Committee led by Sis. Livin Leow and Sis. Loh Pei Qi began preparations two months ago, with working teams comprising members from across the Society’s learning divisions — bringing together devotees, youths, Dhamma School students, and volunteers in a spirit of unity and service.
Read moreToday, Wedneday May 27 is a public holiday and Nalanda Centre is abuzz with activities as the community came together for a day of meaningful service to prepare for the week-long Buddha Day Observance. The Sunday Morning Service team, Exhibition teams, Dhamma School facilitators and students, along with dedicated volunteers and youths offered their service to complete the special Exhibitions, rehearse performances, clean the Centre, finalise programmes and more.
Read moreCome join the iconic Heritage Procession on Wesak Full-moon Buddha Day, 31 May, at 7pm, followed by Dhamma Appreciation Night at Nalanda. Experience a unique cultural experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by hand-crafted paraphernalia carried by traditionally-dressed devotees.
Read moreToday we commemorate the 120th birth anniversary of Ajahn Buddhadāsa Indapañño, one of the most notable Buddhist teachers of the 20th century. Ajahn Buddhadāsa was born on 27 May 1906 in Chaiya, Southern Thailand. He renounced the worldly life at age 20 and led an exemplary life of an ascetic bhikkhu until his passing. He founded Suan Mokh, the first modern forest monastery in Thailand in 1932.
Read moreOn the morning of the Wesak full-moon day, let us gather to honour our Enlightened Teacher, the Buddha by learning and reflecting on Dhamma together. The service will start with Buddha Pūja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on the theme “Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion”. After the service, the special ‘Terima Kasih, Dhammananda’ Exhibition will be launched followed by offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at 11.30am. You may bring cooked food to offer.
Read moreThe full-moon of the Wesak month is just days away, and we have lined up six Dhamma talks during the Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda starting from this Saturday. We invite you to come join the programmes listed below to explore the theme of ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion’. All are welcome.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 May, 50 parents completed the meaningful 5-week Parenting Workshop conducted by Bro. Aggaphala Yap for Nalanda Dhamma School parents. The workshop was specially designed to support parents in nurturing their children with wisdom and compassion, guided by the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreWe invite you to join a 10-week meditation programme introducing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, based on the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, in a structured and accessible way to support meditators in developing a grounded daily practice. The programme starts on 10 June to 9 September and sessions are held on Wednesdays from 8pm to 10pm.
Read moreToday, Saturday 23 May, leaders and volunteers from Nalanda Buddhist Society attended the National Wesak Conference 2026 at Menara KEN, organised by the Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council. The gathering brought together Buddhist communities from across the country in a spirit of learning, fellowship, and shared commitment to the Buddha’s teachings.
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