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 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 moreIn just one month’s time, Nalanda Buddhist Society will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on 1 May 2023. Established in 2003, with our name bestowed by our late teacher and spiritual adviser, Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, we have been focussing on providing holistic Buddhist education opportunities based on Buddha-Dhamma.
Read more1 January 2023 marks the 18th Anniversary of Nalanda Dhamma School. Since its inception and through the pandemic, the School has persisted in carrying out the noble mission of providing holistic education to the younger generation of Buddhists, by imparting to them the necessary knowledge, skills, and most importantly, moral values and culture.
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