Today is the Citta New-moon Uposatha, a meaningful day for observance and spiritual practice. It is a valuable opportunity for lay practitioners to cultivate renunciation by observing the Eight Precepts, simplifying life, and turning inward. Grounded in moral virtue, we let go of desires and ill will through loving-kindness. With body and speech restrained, the mind becomes calm and clear, allowing insight into impermanence and non-self.
Read moreOn Monday 13 April, following the two-day workshop and before Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano’s departure to his next destination, participants gathered once more after the meal offering for a brief Q&A session. It was a valuable opportunity for them to seek clarification and deepen their understanding of the practice.
Read moreAll Nalanda Youth members are cordially invited to join us for our Youth Members’ Day gathering this Sunday at 2pm. It’s a time for us to reconnect and explore how we can continue growing the Youth Centre together. Kindly revert your attendance to our Membership Officer. Sukhihotu.
Read moreOn 11–12 April, Nalanda hosted a two-day Dhamma Workshop led by Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano, attended by more than 120 participants. With the theme “When Knowing Sets You Free,” the workshop guided participants in discovering how understanding the essence of truth leads to inner transformation and liberation.
Read moreSince November 2025, the Nalanda community has been preparing for a 'Dhamma through Drama' production, “The Conquest of Asoka”, with practices and rehearsals ongoing since early this year. This production is also one of the special projects to commemorate the 20th memorial day of the late K. Sri Dhammananda, honouring his enduring Dhammadūta spirit and his compassionate efforts in spreading the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreThe people of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Sri Lanka will welcome the New Year this week. We wish our Thai, Burmese and Sinhalese teachers and friends a blessed and peaceful new year celebration.
Read moreFrom 3 to 5 April, the Nalanda Youth Centre hosted a 3 day 2 night stay-in programme at Wisdom Park for undergraduates. With the theme “Strength in Serenity”, this stay-in aimed to help students strengthen their minds to face life’s difficulties while learning to incorporate Buddhist principles into daily living.
Read moreNalanda members and volunteers warmly welcomed Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano this afternoon. Over the next two days, he will be conducting a Dhamma workshop exploring how we can live the Truth in our daily lives and experience true freedom through inner transformation. A gentle reminder to all registered participants: the workshop begins at 9.00 am tomorrow, with registration opening at 8.30 am.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 April, 38 students and 5 teachers from Nalanda Free School had a fruitful learning trip to the National Zoo. The educational trip aims to take students beyond traditional classroom learning and provide them with meaningful outdoor learning experiences. The trip was eye-opening as it was the first zoo visit for many students.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 March, 65 parents, students, facilitators and volunteers from Family Dhamma School Kuala Lumpur embraced the spirit of “Joyful Awareness” in their first outing of 2026 at Wisdom Park. The outing brought learning outside the classroom, families to experience anchoring themselves in the present and cultivating a deep sense of communal harmony.
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