Today is the full-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month. It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.
Read moreNalanda members and devotees extend our heartiest congratulations to Bro. Yeo Disheng and Bro. Lim Ajit, Nalanda Youth leaders on receiving their Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Nalanda Buddhist Society had sponsored their participation in the inaugural academic year of Vidyacarana Buddhist Resource under the tutelage of Ven. K.L. Dhammajoti.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia and Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia are organising WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference on Saturday 20 December, in Menara KEN, TTDI Kuala Lumpur. The theme for this year’s conference is “Awakening to Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches ”. Find out more at wacana.nalanda.org.my and register today!
Read moreOn Monday 1 September, six Nalanda Youth Leaders joyfully distributed over 70 care bags to the Mon Refugee Centre in Kuala Lumpur. We sincerely thank the Mon Refugee Centre, the donors, and all volunteers whose kind support made this project possible. Sadhu anumodana!
Read moreOn Sunday 31 August, Nalanda members, devotees, and students gathered to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the passing of our late Spiritual Adviser, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. With deep respect and gratitude, we recollected the teachings and exemplary life of the ‘Late Chief’, whose wisdom and compassion continue to inspire and guide us to this day.
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that we observe the passing away of Bro. Oh Kim Leng on 30 August 2025. Nalanda Buddhist Society offers our condolences to his wife Sis. Huey Ling, his family, and all friends and students who were associated with Bro. Oh. May he attain the highest bliss of Nibbāna.
Read moreToday, Nalanda members and devotees commemorate the 19th anniversary of our late Spiritual Adviser Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda’s passing. Let us come together to celebrate our late teacher’s lifetime contributions to Dhamma propagation with gratitude.
Read more68 years ago, a nation was born to the jubilant cries of “Merdeka!”, having triumphed in a long journey of great determination and patriotism. The people of this nation have since demonstrated the same unrelenting zeal to keep the country together. Through difficulties and challenges, Malaysians revealed maturity and prioritised harmony out of love for our home.
Read moreOn Wednesday 27 August, Nalanda was pleased to host a delegation from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), comprising professors and lecturers, along with visiting academics from Germany, Spain, Austria, and Albania under the Erasmus+ Project. The diverse group, representing different faiths and cultural backgrounds, made the occasion a truly meaningful opportunity for interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural exchange.
Read moreIn the early morning of 31 August 1957, Malaya celebrated its Independence with a solemn ceremony at the newly-completed Merdeka Stadium, witnessed in person by more than 20,000 people. Among the dignitaries and guests present at the historic event was Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda.
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