Group photo with Ven. B. Sri Saranankara, Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong and the Library volunteers.

We are happy to announce that Pustaka Nalanda is now open to the community after the completion of upgrade and maintenance works.  In a simple ceremony, the library was re-opened by Ven. B. Sri Saranankara and Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong together with the Society’s leaders on Saturday 31 August.

The ceremony took place after observing the Memorial Day for Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.  21 years ago in this very hall, the late Venerable presided over the launching of Nalanda Dharma Centre, the humble beginning of Nalanda Buddhist Society.

Director of Nalanda Centre Sis. Nandini Tan shared about the importance of improving our facilities to support Buddhist Education effectively.

Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong thanking everyone for the support in upgrading and upkeeping the Library for the community.

Ven. Saranankara leading the blessings.

The Library & Resource Centre before renovations.

Upgrading works requiring two weeks to increase the capacity of the Library & Resource Centre.

Upgrading works requiring two weeks to increase the capacity of the Library and Resource Centre.

The completed Library and Resource Centre is now opened to the public. You are welcome to visit and utilise the facilities.

All are welcome to utilize this resource which is well-equipped as a reference library for academic courses in Buddhist studies up to Bachelor’s Degree level.  It holds more than 5,100 titles comprising Pāli Scriptures, Buddhist Encyclopedia, reference materials, books, periodicals, magazines and other publications in several languages.

Pustaka Nalanda is open daily during the following hours : Mondays – Saturdays | 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sundays |  8.00am – 12.00pm and membership is open to the public free of charge.  We look forward to hosting you at the Pustaka.