On Sunday 1 March, members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered joyfully for their 13th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru — coinciding delightfully with the 13th day of Chinese New Year! The meeting was attended by 24 out of 39 JB Branch Members, along with Nalanda representatives President Sis. Buddhinī Tan and Assistant Treasurer Sis. Loh Pei Qi.
Read moreWe are honoured and overjoyed to host Ven. Ajahn Visālo again at Nalanda from 18 – 30 March 2026! In Ajahn's short and fruitful stay here, there will be many opportunities to listen to his Dhamma teachings and make meal-offerings. Grab this opportunity to associate with a wise and well-practised teacher.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 February, members of Nalanda Sungai Petani (SP) Branch gathered for their 13th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre SP. The meeting was also attended by Nalanda Honorary Secretary Sis. Livin Leow, the Branch Coordinator Sis. Evelyn Chow, and Sis. Wee Hwe Shean. In this re-election year, Dr. Song Wai Leng re-assumed his role as Branch Chairman.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 February 2026, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets. The bustling markets were filled with festive cheer as the community prepared to welcome the Chinese New Year. Many marketgoers and stall operators came ready to offer alms to the Sangha members.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 February 2026, the parents and students of Nalanda Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru gathered for a heartwarming and inspiring learning session, featuring a special forum on welcoming the Lunar New Year with kind hearts. Moderated by Sis. Wicia Fong, the forum guided families to reflect on the deeper meaning of the New Year beyond festivities and traditions.
Read moreOn Sunday 1 February 2026, a group of 43 Nalanda members and devotees who were on the study tour to Bujang Valley visited the Gurun Buddhist Association in Kedah. Nestled at the foothills of Gunung Jerai, the association warmly received the group, led by President Bro. Tan King Leong, Deputy President Bro. Heng Meng Huan, and their dedicated team members.
Read moreThe new Dhamma School year began on a wholesome note as Nalanda Dhamma School sessions commenced across Sri Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru over the weekend. On Sunday 18 January, the first sessions of Nalanda Teenage and Junior Dhamma Schools and the Parents Induction Programme (PIP) were held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The first session set a calm and purposeful tone for the year, reminding students that Dhamma learning is a gradual and meaningful process that supports character development, mindfulness, and wise living in daily life.
Read moreStarting the New Year on a wholesome note, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the inaugural monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets last Saturday, 3 January 2026. Even more significant was having a bhikkhuni to lead the Pindacāra! As Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta walked mindfully on alms round, her serene presence inspired devotees and marketgoers alike to joyfully come forward with offerings, creating a beautiful atmosphere filled with faith, generosity, and reverence.
Read moreAs we look back at the past year with rejoice, let us also look forward to the new year which brings more opportunities to do and cultivate good. Join us for the first Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) of the new year, on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Taman O.U.G. (8.30am) and Happy Garden (9.30am) morning markets.
Read moreIn the Anggutara Nikaya, it was recorded that the Buddha taught – “There are these five gifts of a true person. What five? They give a gift out of faith. They give a gift carefully. They give a gift at the right time. They give a gift with no strings attached. They give a gift without damaging themselves or others.”
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