News & Updates

16 May 2024

Thank you to all teachers!

Teachers do more than impart knowledge, they inspire their students and ground young minds in a life-long journey of curiosity and discovery.  Teachers are also our cheerleaders who compassionately guide us to be better people.  Every learner needs honourable educators whom they can look up to as beacons of goodness and integrity.

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15 May 2024

7 days to Buddha Day – Pindacāra on Wesak full-moon

We invite you and your loved ones to start the Wesak full-moon day morning by performing the meritorious deed of giving. Come and join the Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) around Nalanda Centre and the offering of breakfast dana to venerable monks on Wednesday 22 May at 7am.

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14 May 2024

Briefing session for BPS 307

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering BPS 307, a certificate course in Buddhist Studies which introduces Dhamma learning in a structured, systematic, and holistic manner.  The course will be held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang from 2.30pm to 6.00pm on these Saturdays:

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14 May 2024

Working together to prepare for Buddha Day

Over the past weeks, members, parents, students and devotees have each been doing their part to prepare for Buddha Day Observance which is just days away.   Whilst contributing their knowledge, skills, time and effort towards the programmes, exhibitions and in preparing Nalanda Centre, everyone is at the same time readying themselves to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment in a spiritual way.

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13 May 2024

Learn basic Buddhist Studies in certificate course

Have you been looking for a structured and holistic way to understand the teachings of the Buddha?  If you have, or know family and friends who will benefit from this opportunity to learn, we invite you to join this 12-session course – BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies which commences on Saturday 8 June. 

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12 May 2024

10 days to Buddha Day : eve service & Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi

Buddha Day is just 10 days away, and we invite you to join the host of programmes at Nalanda from 21 to 26 May.  We will be sharing these programmes over the next week, and we invite you together with your family and friends to come and spend this auspicious observance in a meaningful way. 

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12 May 2024

Happy Mother’s Day

“Just as a mother would protect her only child with her own life, even so, let him cultivate boundless thoughts of loving-kindness towards all beings”, such was the Buddha’s teaching as He expounded on ‘metta’, the ultimate sense of goodwill towards all beings.  Such is a mother’s love – unconditional and selfless.  She shapes our moral compass and teaches us right from wrong, so that we may be happy and live meaningful lives.

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11 May 2024

Buddha Day Heritage Procession & Dhamma talk by Ajahn Dton

We joyfully welcome you to join the iconic Heritage Procession, on Wesak Full-moon Buddha Day, 22 May, at 7.30pm.  In this unique cultural experience, 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.

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10 May 2024

Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre

A pint of blood saves up to 3 lives!  Blood donation is safe, painless, simple, and one of the most wholesome deeds one can do.  We invite you to participate in the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre on Sunday 26 May, in conjunction with Buddha Day Observance.  

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10 May 2024

Volunteers joyfully prepare for exhibitions

Since mid-April, members and volunteers have been planning, designing and are now installing the two special exhibitions for this year’s Wesak Observance.  Working together joyfully, the teams have put much thoughts into the exhibition content to convey educational value and the joy of learning Dhamma to the public. 

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