Nalanda

22 June 2026

Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026

We would like to invite you to join us for a joyful day at Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026 on Sunday, 16 August 2026, from 9am to 3pm, at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Look forward to a wholesome day filled with delicious food, exciting games, performances, and meaningful activities for all ages. More than just a fun fair, your participation helps support Nalanda's mission of providing holistic Buddhist education and nurturing future generations.

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22 June 2026

Dhammaduta collegiate trains together on speaker culture and standards

On the public holiday of Wednesday, 17 June, the Nalanda Dhammaduta College brought together its members and Dhamma School facilitators for a meaningful training session on speaker culture and standards. It was a valuable opportunity for the collegiate to reconnect, learn, and strengthen our shared commitment in serving the Dhamma.

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22 June 2026

Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhāno

We warmly invite you to join us for a Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano this Thursday, 25 June. Let us come together at NEO Centre, Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur, for an evening of Dhamma learning and reflection. The programme will commence at 8pm. All are welcome.

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21 June 2026

First Uposatha Service for Gimhāna Period 2026

On Monday 15 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the evening Uposatha Service at the start of the annual Gimhāna Period, a special time dedicated to intensified practice and spiritual cultivation.  Sis. Nandinī Tan led a reflection on the gradual spiritual evolution from an anāriya (unenlightened being) to an ariya (noble disciple), for devotees to gain clarity on the path of inner transformation. Devotees also deep-dived into the Five Daily Practices observed during the Gimhāna period.

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21 June 2026

Happy Father’s Day

On this Father’s Day, we pause to recollect with gratitude the quiet strength, care and sacrifices of our fathers and father-figures.  In their steadfast efforts to provide, protect and guide, we witness qualities of patience, generosity and responsibility that nurture both family and society. May we take this opportunity to express our appreciation, to care for them with kindness, and to cultivate these wholesome qualities within ourselves. 

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20 June 2026

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

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

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

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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17 June 2026

108th Birth Anniversary of Ajahn Chah

Today is the 108th birth anniversary of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhado, a revered Thai monk who had inspired thousands of Thai and foreign bhikkhus to practise according to the ‘forest monk’ tradition, who are now great teachers that teach the Dhamma to laity around the world.  His teachings and legacy continue to encourage many to deepen our practice and our path towards liberation.

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