Nalanda

12 March 2025

Meet the author session

Pustaka Nalanda is honoured to host Bro. Benny Liow to share his thoughts on editing “K. Sri Dhammananda – A Pictorial Retrospect“.  The book is available for viewing at Sumangala Room at Nalanda Centre.

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11 March 2025

Nalanda KL branch 12th A.G.M.

Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch held their 12th Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) on Saturday 8 March at the NEO Centre in Happy Garden. Members reviewed the past year’s activities, rejoicing in the Dhamma programmes which engaged the wider community in the Buddha’s teachings.

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11 March 2025

Nalanda Patron’s Day Observance 2025

Nalanda Patron’s Day commemorates and appreciates all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed to the growth of Nalanda over the years, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education. It is observed annually on 18 March to mark the birth anniversary of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda in 1918.

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10 March 2025

‘Happy Young Adults’ starts with Well-being

On Tuesday 4 March, Nalanda Youth Centre started its 8-week ‘Happy Young Adults’ Programme, a platform dedicated for young adults, to learn to thrive and overcome stress at work and in life. Held at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden, young working adults from different industries gather to learn from corporate leaders and professionals, reflecting on how they can apply their lives to the Dhamma.

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9 March 2025

Generosity shines at monthly Pindacāra

On Saturday 1 March, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch members and volunteers joyfully conducted the monthly Pindacāra programme at O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, led by Ven. Rahula and Ven. Buddhananda. It is heartwarming to see marketgoers and traders, both new and regular, enthusiastically offering cooked food, fruits and requisites to the monks on alms-round. Nalanda members and volunteers also shared information regarding the Pindacāra programme, whilst encouraging onlookers to perform this good deed.

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8 March 2025

International Women’s Day – 8 March 2025

Mothers are our first teachers, and often, a refuge for many of us in want. Mothers and sisters should therefore be empowered with skills and spiritual awareness to exert positive influence upon society. They truly have the potential to inspire change to achieve greater well-being for all. Nalanda celebrates and pays tribute to the pivotal role of women in all aspects of human and societal development. Happy Women’s Day!

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7 March 2025

Dhamma teaching by Ajahn Cagino

Nalanda Centre is honoured to host Venerable Ajahn Cagino on Sunday, 6 April. Join us in welcoming Ajahn Cagino for a day of Dhamma practice. Let us come together to offer dāna and learn from him. You may bring vegetarian food or fruits as offerings. For more information, please contact Nalanda Office at 03-8938-1500.

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7 March 2025

A blessed Sunday learning with Ven. Ajahn Pavaro

On Sunday 23 February, the community gathered together for Samaggi Sunday Service to delve into Dhamma teachings with Ven. Ajahn Pavaro. Venerable initially trained at Sitavana Forest Monastery and later spent significant years in Thailand at Anandagiri Monastery with Ajahn Achalo. He currently resides at Tisarana Monastery in Ontario, Canada.

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6 March 2025

Hosting monastics at Nalanda on Friday & Saturday

We invite you to join us over the next two days to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings, and perform meritorious deeds of giving as well.

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5 March 2025

Nalanda Johor Bahru branch 12th A.G.M.

The 12th Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) of Nalanda Johor Branch was held on Sunday 2 March, with 24 members in attendance. The meeting commenced with a warm welcoming speech from Branch Chairperson Sis. Ong Ai Geok who thanked all members for a fruitful year together. Sis. Livin Leow also represented the Society’s Board of Management to deliver an opening speech to J.B. members.

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