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  • Welcome to Nalanda

    Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.

  • Nalanda Centre Operating Hours

    You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.

  • Nalanda Gimhāna Period

    The annual Gimhāna Period begins on 14 June at Nalanda and continues for seven weeks until 28 July. Let us make good use of this Gimhāna Period to cultivate the Dhamma together.

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  • Family Fun Fair 2026

    Let us come together for a fun and meaningful day with family and friends while supporting a noble and beneficial cause!

  • Commemorating Nalanda's late Spiritual Advisor

    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.

  • Important Notice for Donors

    To facilitate our donors and benefactors in obtaining tax exemption receipts and e-invoices, Nalanda EXCO has shared an important notice at the Support page on Nalanda’s website.

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  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Regular Programmes at Nalanda

Sunday Services

  • Sunday Morning Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Youth Sunday Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Youth Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Monthly Sunday Service
    Selected Sundays, 10am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Dhamma Schools

  • Teenage Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Junior Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Family Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Family Dhamma School
    Saturdays, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Weekly Group Meditation

  • Group Meditation @ Serdang
    Wednesdays, 8.30pm – 10.00pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Group Meditation @ JB
    Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru
  • Group Meditation @ KL
    Thursdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Group Meditation @ SP
    Fridays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Sungai Petani

Pindacāra (Monks going on Alms-round)

  • Pindacāra @ SK
    1st Saturday, 8.30am
    Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
  • Pindacāra @ OUG
    3rd Saturday, 8.30 am & 9.30 am
    O.U.G. & Happy Garden markets

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22 June 2026
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Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026

We would like to invite you to join us for a joyful day at Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026 on Sunday, 16 August 2026, from 9am to 3pm, at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Look forward to a wholesome day filled with delicious food, exciting games, performances, and meaningful activities for all ages. More than just a fun fair, your participation helps support Nalanda's mission of providing holistic Buddhist education and nurturing future generations.

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22 June 2026
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    Dhammaduta collegiate trains together on speaker culture and standards

    On the public holiday of Wednesday, 17 June, the Nalanda Dhammaduta College brought together its members and Dhamma School facilitators for a meaningful training session on speaker culture and standards. It was a valuable opportunity for the collegiate to reconnect, learn, and strengthen our shared commitment in serving the Dhamma.

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    22 June 2026
    Posted on 22 June 2026
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    Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhāno

    We warmly invite you to join us for a Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano this Thursday, 25 June. Let us come together at NEO Centre, Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur, for an evening of Dhamma learning and reflection. The programme will commence at 8pm. All are welcome.

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    21 June 2026
    Posted on 21 June 2026
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    First Uposatha Service for Gimhāna Period 2026

    On Monday 15 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the evening Uposatha Service at the start of the annual Gimhāna Period, a special time dedicated to intensified practice and spiritual cultivation.  Sis. Nandinī Tan led a reflection on the gradual spiritual evolution from an anāriya (unenlightened being) to an ariya (noble disciple), for devotees to gain clarity on the path of inner transformation. Devotees also deep-dived into the Five Daily Practices observed during the Gimhāna period.

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    Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

    NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

    524, Jalan Riang 12,
    Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

    NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

    30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
    81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

    NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

    210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
    Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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