Buddhist Community

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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20 June 2024

Buddhist Societies from Sarawak visit Nalanda Centre

On Sunday 16 June, Nalanda members welcomed leaders from five Buddhist societies in Sarawak for an exchange at Nalanda Centre.  This visit organised by YBAM (Young Buddhist Association Malaysia) Sarawak State Liaison Committee (马佛青砂拉越州联委会), provided an opportunity for everyone to make new acquaintances and learn from each other.

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12 June 2024

Leaders join Wesak programmes across Selangor

Over Wesak last month, Buddhist communities observed this holy period by gathering with like-minded friends to pay homage to the Buddha.  Nalanda leaders gladly joined Wesak programmes to connect with fellow missionaries at the Selangor State-level Wesak celebration and observances organised by Taiwan Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation Malaysia and Serdang Buddhist Association.

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4 May 2024

Sri Jayanti Buddhist Institute Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park

From 27 to 28 April,  Sri Jayanti Buddhist Institute held their Family Dhamma Camp 2024 at Wisdom Park, a campus built by the Buddhist community for the Buddhist community, with the participation of over 60 Dhamma School teachers, students, parents and volunteers. 

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20 November 2023

Ven. Sanghasena and Nalanda leaders visit Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple

Just yesterday, on Sunday 19 November, Ven. Sanghasena, Nalanda leaders and participants of the Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) visited Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple 佛光山东禅寺 in Jenjarom, Selangor.  Warmly hosted by its abbess, Ven. Jue Cheng (觉诚法师) and her team, the leaders and youths learned from each other through a fruitful exchange.

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27 October 2023

Nalanda youth speaks at Nottingham Buddhist Society

On Tuesday, 24 October, Nottingham Buddhist Society hosted Nalanda Youth leader, Bro. Yeo Disheng for a Dhamma talk at their weekly meeting.  Even after a full day at lectures, the students were eager to deepen their understanding about the Five Precepts, in the company of their alumni members.

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23 October 2023

UPM Buddhist Society meets at Nalanda

Last Thursday, on 19 October, 34 members of Persatuan Buddhist University Putra Malaysia (PBUPM) held their society meeting at Nalanda Centre.  Being in close proximity with UPM, we were glad to host the students again and provide a conducive environment for their learning and training purposes.

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20 July 2023

Buddhist community tours Wisdom Park on ‘Open Day’

On 8 to 9 July, Nalanda members and volunteers joyfully welcomed members of the Buddhist community to Wisdom Park on its first ‘Open Day’.  From small families to groups travelling in busses, volunteers gladly hosted Sangha members, Buddhist leaders, Dhamma speakers, benefactors, volunteers and devotees totaling more than 800 on guided tours throughout the two days.

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