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

  • 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.

  • Sangha Day

    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.

  • 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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    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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News & Updates

28 October 2026

Nalanda group pay respect to Ven. B. Sri Saranankara

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.

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28 October 2026

Happy 73rd Birthday to Ven B. Sri Saranankara

Nalanda 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.

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26 October 2026

Registration for Dhamma School is now open

A 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.

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25 October 2026

Preparing to share Bujang Valley’s rich heritage

On 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.

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