On Saturday 4 January, Nalanda members and devotees were honoured to have Venerable B. Saranankara Thero, our Spiritual Advisor lead the Society’s first pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in the new year at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets. Many vendors and market-goers accustomed to this endearing tradition, gathered happily to offer food and requisites together with their well-wishes.
Read moreOn 1 January 2025, Nalanda Dhamma School marked its 20th Anniversary with a meaningful gathering at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul. Nalanda members, facilitators, and students paid respects to our Spiritual Advisor Venerable B. Saranankara Thero and venerable Sangha members there.
Read moreNalanda members and devotees marked the end of 2024 on 31 December with a New Year Eve Uposatha Service at Nalanda Centre. There was a palpable sense of togetherness as everyone gathered to welcome the new year by calming down as opposed to counting down.
Read moreIf you are a working adult aged between 21 to 35, we invite you to join our monthly gathering to learn with spiritual friends on "Building Meaningful Connections at Work & Spiritual Life".
Read moreOn 28 December 2024, Nalanda Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru celebrated its first Appreciation and Honours Day at the Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Johor Bahru. School facilitators and students gathered to express gratitude to all who supported the students’ learning journey while celebrating their growth and achievements throughout the year.
Read morePustaka Nalanda has invited Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama to review the book entitled “A Buddhist Reflects on Ending Pain, Feeling Joy”. A hard copy of the booklet can be obtained from Pustaka Nalanda (limited copies) for reading.
Read moreOn 24 to 25 December, the children from Family Dhamma School in Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch, aged 9 to 14, spent a fun and joyful stay-in programme in NEO Centre Happy Garden. Guided by Sis. Sadhikā Tan and other facilitators, the children explored living in harmony with others and the essential principles of maintaining it through interactive learning sessions, group activities and game.
Read moreLast Sunday 29 December 2024, Nalanda leaders, Dhamma School facilitators, volunteers, students, and their families gathered at Nalanda Centre for the heartfelt annual “Appreciation & Honours Day”. One of the most significant events in School’s calendar, this meaningful occasion offered everyone the opportunity to reflect on their journey throughout the year and rejoice in their commitment to learning.
Read moreWe are happy to announce that the weekly group meditation will resume at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang starting from this Wednesday 8 January.
Read moreOn Sunday 29 December – the last Sunday Service of the year – we were indeed blessed to host and learn from Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo, the Abbot of Tisarana Monastery in Ottawa, Canada and one of the most senior Western disciples of Ven. Luang Por Chah. It was also a Samaggi Sunday Service, a tradition at Nalanda where the whole community gathers on the last Sunday of the month in unity and harmony.
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