News & Updates

10 July 2024

Celebrating Kinrara Metta’s 20 years Anniversary

On Saturday 29 June, Nalanda leaders joined our kalyana mittā at Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society (KMBS) to celebrate KMBS’s 20th Anniversary themed “Metta Starts with Me”.  Over the past 20 years, KMBS has served its community with compassion, care and harmoninously, providing a nurturing environment for individuals seeking Dhamma as life refuge.

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10 July 2024

Family Fun Fair Volunteer Briefing

We invite all Family Fun Fair volunteers to attend the Volunteer Briefing this Sunday 1pm, at Nalanda Centre.  The briefing includes an introduction to the Family Fun Fair and a familiarisation of your roles with the team leads.  We extend our appreciation to you in advance for being a volunteer to serve the community and wish you happy service!

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8 July 2024

Well-spent public holiday at Nalanda Centre

Today, Nalanda members and volunteers came back to our ‘spiritual home’ on this national public holiday for a joyful day of service.  Meetings and discussions were held since the morning for management matters, Family Fun Fair preparations and currently, the community engagement is on-going.

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7 July 2024

Community gathers for Ariya Charity Fair

Early this morning, Nalanda members and volunteers joined the Buddhist community at Menara Ken in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail for a wholesome day of giving and service.  The Food and Family Fair is currently on-going until 2pm today, to raise funds for the construction of the 1st Malaysian Theravada Bhukkuni Nunnery & Dhamma Training Centre.

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6 July 2024

Dhamma talk tonight by Ajahn Narindo

Today, on the new-moon day of Āsālha, Nalanda members and devotees gathered since morning at Nalanda Centre for a day of cultivation.  Alternating between sitting and walking meditation sessions, the group received guidance from Ven. Ajahn Narindo, a monk of Chinese-Malaysian descent who has been residing and training at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. 

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5 July 2024

‘Rice of Merits’ collection during Gimhāna Retreat

During the annual Gimhāna Period, Nalanda members and devotees uphold a tradition to dedicate themselves to cultivating the 5 Daily Practices.  The 5 Daily Practices are (1) Morning chanting & making noble aspirations, (2)  Meditation, (3)  Listening to a Dhamma talk / reading a Dhamma book (4)  Performing an act of generosity and kindness (5)  Evening chanting & reflection.

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3 July 2024

PBUPM students reflect on exam preparations

On Thursday 27 June, UPM Buddhist Society (PBUPM) members gathered at Nalanda Centre for their examination blessings ceremony.   Guided by Ven. Miao Dao and Ven. You Yue, the university students offered lights at the altar, and reflected on what they can do to mentally prepare for their examinations.

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1 July 2024

Nalanda Institute Malaysia Anniversary Message B.E. 2568

Today 1 July, as we commemorate another milestone in our journey together at Nalanda Institute Malaysia, I am filled with immense joy and gratitude for everyone who has selflessly contributed to our activities over the past year. Your dedication and support have been instrumental in our achievements, particularly in the successful implementation of important experiential learning initiatives.

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30 June 2024

Nalanda leaders join TBCM AGM

On Saturday 26 June, the Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM) had its 13th Annual General Meeting with the participation of 27 member societies.  Representing Nalanda was Deputy President, Bro. Charlie Teng and Honorary Secretary, Sis. Livin Leow.  The meeting deliberated the Council’s past year activities, and its medium to longer term programmes.

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29 June 2024

Register for Cultivation Day with Ajahn Narindo

On Saturday 6 July, the coming Uposatha new-moon day, we invite you to join us for a day of learning and meditation at Nalanda Centre.  Held in conjunction with the Gimhāna Retreat, this Cultivation Day will be guided by Ven. Ajahn Narindo, a monk of Chinese-Malaysian descent who was ordained in 2012 by Luang Por Amaro at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

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