Two decades ago, our late Spiritual Adviser, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero (1918 – 2006) bestowed upon us the name “Nalanda” meaning ‘the giving of knowledge and wisdom’. It imbued upon our founding members a sense of purpose and mission to live up to the educational legacy of the ancient Nālandā Māha Vihāra in India.
Read moreWe invite you to participate in the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang on Sunday 7 May, 10 am - 4 pm, held in conjunction with Buddha Day Observance. Blood donation is safe, painless, simple, and one of the most wholesome deeds one can do.
Read moreTo celebrate ‘Earth Day’ today on 22 April, volunteers gathered at Wisdom Park to plant 12 trees, bringing the total count of trees planted here to over 1800. As the trees grow and mature, they will gift us fresher air and become a refuge for bees, birds, and many more beings. In years to come, their canopies will also fill out and ease the temperatures here.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a joyous celebration of ‘Aidilfitri’ this first day of Syawal. May the fasting, sacrifices and reflections of the past month bring you much Peace. We wish you and your loved ones harmonious and joyous reunions. Salam Aidilfitri.
Read more‘Dhammayatra’ is a spiritual pilgrimage to retrace the path taken by our Enlightened Teacher 2,600 years ago, and to discover the timeless beauty and efficacy of His marvellous teachings. We invite you to join us on Friday 5 May 8pm, for a special screening of the documentary film ‘Dhammayatra - A Journey of Self-Discovery’ (Mandarin with English subtitles), as part of Buddha Day Observance.
Read moreThe Buddha Day Heritage Procession at Nalanda is a unique cultural experience for the whole community to gather for a spiritual experience. It is the only Heritage Procession in Malaysia where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by beautifully hand-crafted paraphernalia carried by traditionally-dressed devotees.
Read moreToday is the New-moon day of the holy Vesakhā Month. On these Uposatha (observance) days, the laity devote themselves to a day of restraint, meditation and cultivation of mindfulness. Some may observe the Eight Precepts and listen to or read Dhamma teachings attentively.
Read moreThe ‘Buddha Jayanti’ Exhibition is one of the highlights of Nalanda’s Wesak Observance. From handcrafted exhibits to photographs, messages of the Dhamma are illustrated through visual presentations to stimulate reflection from the viewer’s perspective.
Read moreA Mass Food Offering for the public will be held on Wesak ‘Buddha Day’, 4 May, from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Every year, devotees bring along food to share and serve the public out of generosity and humility. We rejoice in knowing that many who received food years ago are now offering food to the public in return! Sharing blessings and working together in harmony, this mass food offering is also a wonderful opportunity to cultivate ourselves spiritually.
Read moreThe Dhammapada is among the best-known and most-loved of Buddhist texts. Consisting 423 verses spoken by the Buddha on 300 different occasions, the Dhammapada is truly worthy of veneration, and thus explains its ensuing popularity.
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