31 August 2023 marks 17 years since the passing away of Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero who spent most of his life building and nourishing the growth of the Theravāda Buddhist community in Malaysia. It was due to his compassion and leadership, that many Buddhist societies were established since the 1960s and continue to benefit Dhamma learners and practitioners today.
Read moreOn Monday 24 July, we were honoured to host Ven. Professor K.L. Dhammajoti, a Malaysian monk of Chinese descent, and one of the leading scholars on the Abhidhamma. In his Dhamma teaching, Ven. Dhammajoti advocated learning the Dhamma by learning and reflecting on the suttas, and putting what we learn into practice.
Read moreVenerable Ajahn Jayasaro’s Dhamma teaching on Saturday 22 July at Nalanda Centre has just been published on-line at Nalanda’s YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@nalandabs. We invite you to take some time to listen to the talk, and reflect on Dhamma with Ajahn, by clicking here. May you be well and happy.
Read moreOn 21 to 22 July, Nalanda members and volunteers were privileged to host Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro, during a short stopover in Kuala Lumpur, on his way to Medan, Indonesia. Members warmly welcomed Ajahn back to Nalanda Centre, after his last visit before the pandemic began, in 2019.
Read moreWe invite you to join us tomorrow, Monday 24 July, for a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Prof Dhammajoti, a Malaysian monk of Chinese descent, and one of the leading scholars on the Abhidhamma. Ven. Dhammajoti graduated from the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka with a doctorate in philosophy. His teaching career started in 1982 as a senior lecturer with the university and became a professor 10 years later.
Read moreWe joyfully invite you to join us this Sunday 23 July for the weekly morning service at Nalanda Centre. The service starts at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting. This week’s service features a Dhamma teaching by Venerable Subharo, who hails from Canada and was ordained in 2008. He currently resides in Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary, a leading monk training centre located in Taiping Perak.
Read moreThroughout the day, Nalandians spent this public holiday meaningfully hosting Venerable monks at Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park, and providing service to the community.
Read moreOn Tuesday 11 July, Nalanda leaders Sis. Buddhini, Sis. Nandini and Sis. Evelyn together with members of Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch were honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Kalyano, Abbot of Buddha Bodhivana Monastery in East Warburton, Victoria. It was Ajahn’s first visit to Sungai Petani, and devotees up north were privileged to learn from this senior monk of the Ajahn Chah lineage.
Read moreWe joyfully invite you to join a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro, this Saturday 22 July at Nalanda Centre. Ajahn Jayasaro is transiting for just 1 day in the Klang Valley, on his way to Indonesia, hence let us take this opportunity to come together and learn from Ajahn in person. The programme begins at 8pm.
Read moreJust yesterday, Saturday 15 July, Nalanda members and volunteers were honoured to welcome and host Ven. U Janakābhivaṃsa, fondly known as Chanmyay Sayadaw and accompanying Sangha members at Wisdom Park. Chanmyay Sayadaw is a senior Burmese monk who practised Vipassana meditation under the instruction of the most Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, and has been teaching meditation for over 55 years.
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