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31 August 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's passing. Stay tuned for more updates on dedicated programmes for this occasion.
Join us at Nalanda’s annual ‘Sangha Day’ on Sunday, 22 November to honour the virtues and contributions of the Maha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teachings.
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On Sunday 25 October, the Nalanda community gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Samaggi Morning Service, bringing together Dhamma School students, youths, parents and adult devotees for meditation, pūjā offerings and chanting. In his Samaggi speech, Bro. Charlie Teng, Deputy President of Nalanda Buddhist Society, reflected on the true meaning of Samaggi (harmony), emphasising that it is not merely about being together, but about working together to achieve something meaningful.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us on Wednesday, 4 November to meditate and learn from Ven. Bhaddanta Gandhamālālaṅkāra, the distinguished Myanmar Tipitaka Sayadaw. The evening service will commence at 8pm with chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk. We look forward to welcoming you to Nalanda Centre for this meaningful evening of spiritual learning and practice. All are welcome!
Read moreToday, Nalanda members and devotees visited our Spiritual Advisor, Ven. B. Sri Saranankara on his 73rd birthday today, at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, to extend our warmest birthday wishes and seek his valuable advice and guidance. The visit was a meaningful opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude and receive his wise counsel as we continue our collective efforts in learning, practising, and propagating the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreNalanda leaders and members respectfully extend our warmest felicitations to the Most Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Mahā Thera on his 73rd birthday today. On this auspicious occasion, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for his tireless and selfless efforts in propagating the Dhamma to the Buddhist community in Malaysia for more than 40 years, and for his esteemed role as a spiritual advisor to many.
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 –