Sunday Service

24 March 2026

A meaningful Sunday together

Join us this Sunday on 29 March for a meaningful day at Nalanda. Start the day with Pindacāra with Ven. Ajahn Visālo. From 9am to 12pm, learning sessions include Sunday Service with Bro. Benny Liow, Youth Dhamma Chat with Ven. Ajahn Visālo, and a Parenting Workshop with Bro. Aggaphala Yap (registration required). At 11.30am, there will also be opportunity to offer lunch dāna. Nalanda members are invited to join the 23rd A.G.M. of Nalanda Buddhist Society at 2pm.

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19 March 2026

Sunday Service – learning about self-reliance on the Buddha’s Path

On Sunday 8 March, in line with the monthly theme of deepening our refuge and reflection, Sis. Santī Cheang delivered a timely Dhamma talk on ‘Self-Reliance on the Buddha’s Path’. She reminded devotees and practitioners to take full personal responsibility and apply diligent self-effort towards liberation from suffering.

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25 February 2026

Joint service after the Lunar New Year holidays

On Sunday 22 February, Nalanda members and devotees returned to Nalanda Centre, refreshed and eager to continue learning the Dhamma after the Lunar New Year holidays. The morning began with a short meditation session, giving everyone quiet time to focus on the present moment and calm their minds after the festive celebrations.

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27 January 2026

Coming together for 2026’s first Samaggi Service

Last Sunday 25 January 2026, Nalanda members, devotees, youths, together with Dhamma School facilitators and students gathered for the year’s first Samaggi Sunday Service. Sis. Santi Cheang, Assistant Honorary Secretary of the Society, delivered the Samaggi message and reminded the congregation of the importance of harmony — harmony within ourselves, and harmony with one another.

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15 January 2026

Pursuing lasting happiness and inner peace

On Sunday 11 January 2026, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for a spiritually enriching Sunday Morning Service. In the Dhamma talk titled “Which Happiness Will You Choose?”, Sis. Nandinī Tan shared on the two types of happiness taught by the Buddha: Sāmisa Sukha, happiness dependent on external conditions; and Nirāmisa Sukha, happiness that arises from inner cultivation. The Buddha never denied happiness; rather, his teachings invite us to understand it more deeply, refine its quality, and grow towards a happiness that is truly liberating.

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9 January 2026

New Year, New Spirit at Sunday Morning Service

On Sunday 4 January 2026, members and devotees gathered for the first Sunday Morning Service of the new year at Nalanda Centre. The morning began joyfully as the Spirited Team led everyone in uplifting songs, creating a warm and positive atmosphere among good spiritual friends.

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15 December 2025

Youth Dialogue – Engaging youths in Dhamma

Across Malaysia, temples and Buddhist organisations that once buzzed with intergenerational activities now wonder how to engage youths who find traditional formats uninspiring.  These aren’t abstract problems – they are the daily reality for countless communities. We invite you to join this special dialogue, a platform for honest conversations about these challenges and the strategies to overcome them, led by Bro. Yeo Disheng, Bro. Teo Heng Xuan and Bro. Willing Chen – three dynamic leaders recognised for championing youth empowerment and community building. The service starts at 9am on Sunday 21 December at Nalanda Centre.  All are welcome.

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12 December 2025

‘Training to be Simple’ with Dr. Phang Cheng Kar

On Sunday 7 December, Dr. Phang Cheng Kar gave a Dhamma talk during the morning service, on ‘Training to be Simple’ as part of the ‘Happy Mind, Happy Life’ series.  Simplicity is not merely about doing or owning less, but about letting go of unnecessary demands, distractions, and cravings.  With less desires, we can then cultivate contentment, moderation, seclusion, and wisdom, guided by Right View and Right Effort.  A simple life, creates space for reflection, meaningful connections, inner peace, clarity, and the arising of wisdom.

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1 October 2025

A Sunday of togetherness and inspiration

On Sunday 28 September, the community came together for Samaggi Day, observed on the last Sunday of every month. Members and devotees were joined by Nalanda youths and Dhamma School students for morning meditation, offerings, and chanting, fostering a spirit of unity and harmony.

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23 July 2025

A busy but meaningful Sunday

On Sunday on 20 July, Nalanda was packed with various learning sesions, meetings and service opportunities.  From Sunday services, Dhamma school sessions, preparations for Family Fun Fair and important meetings for the upcoming WACANA Buddhist Conference, it was a fulfilling and meaningful day indeed. See what took place last Sunday and rejoice in the moments captured below.

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