Namo Buddhaya and Happy Nalanda Day! On this joyous occasion of our 20th Anniversary, Nalanda Buddhist Society extends our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all past and present spiritual teachers, leaders, members, volunteers, donors, benefactors, and Dhamma friends in Malaysia and abroad for your relentless support to Nalanda’s educational mission over the past years.
Read moreNalanda Bulletin Issue No. 61 (May 2023 edition) is now available for collection at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, as well as our branches in Happy Garden and Johor Bahru. We invite you to peruse through the bulletin to rejoice and learn more about the Dhamma programmes in the past months. Do also and share copies with your family members and friends. The bulletin is available for on-line viewing at the link below. Thank you.
Read moreService comes in all forms and encompasses the subtle virtue of selflessness. We would usually start our service with doing what we enjoy or prefer doing, and then progress to do what we are able to do. When we feel truly connected to the cause, we commit ourselves to do what is needed with a sense of nobility and purpose. The more selfless we become, the more joyful and meaningful we feel.
Read moreDevelopment of values and virtues is an essential pathway for us to develop spiritually and forge a harmonious community. By embracing values such as compassion, courage, respect, learning and service, we continuous to grow as an individual and as a community towards joyful living.
Read moreCulture is a shared way of life which holds a community together in harmony and unity. Buddhist culture is steeped in values of gratitude, humility, mindfulness, care for others and follows the etiquette of a refined behaviour – to be non-offensive, non-obtrusive, and non-obstructive.
Read moreThink not lightly of doing good, saying, "It will not come to me." Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good. - Dhammapada verse 122
Read moreDeveloping skillful ways to live in accordance to Dhamma gives rise to peace and wisdom. As a community, we encourage each other to learn and grow together by meeting frequently in unity, communicating effectively, and supporting each other in our spiritual journey
Read moreThe Buddha’s teachings form the core of all our programmes, courses and camps. We draw from the vast trove of Buddhist wisdom and tailor what is most essential for one to understand and live in accordance to the Dhamma in order to experience the ‘Miracle of Education’. We also integrate experiential learning, reflection, collaboration and community service for a complete educational experience and growth towards a more meaningful life.
Read moreThe goal of education is to achieve balanced and integral growth in people, imbued with reasoning, grace and a sense of well-being in life. Education must also make people more humane and compassionate. Guided by wisdom, the educated person illuminates the world like a shining beacon of virtuous living.
Read moreTwo 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.
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