On Sunday 31 August, Nalanda members, devotees, and students gathered to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the passing of our late Spiritual Adviser, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. With deep respect and gratitude, we recollected the teachings and exemplary life of the ‘Late Chief’, whose wisdom and compassion continue to inspire and guide us to this day.
Read moreIt is with deep respect and a heavy heart that we observe the passing away of Venerable Alubomulle Ratanasiri Nāyaka Mahāthero on 17 August 2025, aged 70. Ven. Ratanasiri served as the previous abbot of Seck Kia Eenh Buddhist Temple in Malacca. After stepping down from the role, Venerable spent his final days in Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul.
Read moreOn Sunday 20 July, we joyfully hosted Ven. Sajjana, a Burmese monk who is currently pursuing his PhD in Delhi University, India. Sis Nandinī Tan led Ven. Sajjana on a building tour where he expressed particular interest in Nalanda’s Tipitaka and book collection in the Library.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 July, market-goers at Seri Kembangan morning market had the blessed opportunity to make offerings to venerable Sangha members. This month, we were fortunate to have Ven. Vajira and Ven. Sunanda joining the Pindacāra programme (monks on alms-round).
Read moreOn Sunday 13 July, all learning divisions of Nalanda- including Dhamma School juniors, teenagers, youths, parents, and adults, gathered with joy and reverence to commemorate Dhammacakka Day, marking the occasion when the Buddha first expounded the Dhamma to His five disciples in Isipatana over 2,600 years ago.
Read more‘Dhammacakka Day’ commemorates the turning of the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ 2600 years ago, when the Buddha expounded the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ to his first five disciples at Isipatana near Benares. In one of the most enlightening teachings ever, the Buddha taught them the truths of life – ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its causes; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation – henceforth termed the ‘Four Noble Truths’.
Read moreBeginning the day after the full-moon of Asalha month (around July every year), Theravada Buddhist monks are required to observe Vassana or ‘Rains Retreat’ for a duration of 3 months. The Vassana period from July-August to October-November corresponds with the monsoon season in South and Southeast Asia (which were historically Buddhist strongholds), thus making traveling very difficult and even dangerous. Monks and nuns were often invited by Buddhist communities to reside in village Aramas (monasteries and nunneries) for the duration of the ‘rains’.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 July, the alms-round at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden was a welcomed sight by market goers and stall operators. In the midst of their busy marketing day, they took time to prepare and offer requisites with joyful hearts.
Read moreWe invite you to observe ‘Dhammacakka Day’ this Sunday 13 July, to commemorate the occasion when the Buddha delivered the first discourse on the Four Noble Truths to His five disciples in Sarnath, over 2600 years ago.
Read moreFrom 17 to 23 June, we were honoured to host Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña and Ven. Ayya Jotikā on their maiden visit to Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park. Both Venerables were in Malaysia to conduct a Dhamma Camp for Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter. Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña is the current abbot of Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, while Ven. Ayya Jotikā is her student in the same monastery.
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