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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.
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Today, 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 moreA meaningful education goes beyond academic knowledge. It nurtures a kind heart, a wise mind, and strong moral values. Through Buddhist education, children learn not only the Dhamma, but also how to practise its timeless teachings in daily life. At Nalanda Dhamma School, children grow in wisdom, kindness, and character through joyful learning, interactive activities, meaningful experiences, and wholesome friendships.
Read moreOn Friday and Saturday, 16 and 17 October, volunteers of the Nalanda SP Bujang Valley Educational Hub gathered for a tour guide training programme led by Sis. Sandy Lim, a member of the Nalanda Bujang Valley Heritage Team from Headquarters. The training aimed to equip volunteers with an overview of Buddhism in Kedah Tua and the skills needed to host groups visiting Bujang Valley.
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 –