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Read moreProduced in conjunction with Nalanda Dhamma School’s 20th anniversary, this short film explores Angulimala’s descent into darkness and eventual catharsis due to the Buddha’s intervention.
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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.
Read moreWe warmly welcome Nalanda members from Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branch for the first Members’ Day of 2026 happening this Sunday, 11 January at 2pm to discuss the Society’s plan for the year and prepare for the upcoming year's activities. Let us gather and together look forward to continuing our education mission. See you at Nalanda Centre!
Read moreStarting the New Year on a wholesome note, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the inaugural monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets last Saturday, 3 January 2026. Even more significant was having a bhikkhuni to lead the Pindacāra! As Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta walked mindfully on alms round, her serene presence inspired devotees and marketgoers alike to joyfully come forward with offerings, creating a beautiful atmosphere filled with faith, generosity, and reverence.
Read moreIn this keynote at WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference, Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro explores how inner cultivation and wise relationships form the foundation of genuine community well-being.
Read more“Better left undone is the misdeed, one which later brings remorse.
Better done is the good deed, one which having done brings joy.”
– The Buddha –
“Avoid all unwholesome deeds; cultivate goodness; purify one’s own mind
– this is the teaching of all Buddhas.”
– The Buddha –
“Life should be great rather than long.”
– Dr. B. R. Ambedkar –
“One who is honest, sincere, steadfast, compliant,
and well-concentrated, makes progress in the Dhamma.”
– The Buddha –
“One of good will, ever mindful, inwardly well-concentrated,
training to remove longing, is said to be heedful.”
– The Buddha –