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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.

  • A big 'Thank You' for an amazing Family Fun Fair!

    Thank you for being part of this meaningful effort and for making the Family Fun Fair a memorable day for the community.

  • Tipitaka Workshop

    Nalanda Institute Malaysia is pleased to offer this special three-day Tipitaka Workshop, providing participants with a systematic introduction to its history, structure, and practical significance. Register today at https://shorturl.at/u2Xk0. All are welcome.

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  • 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.

  • K Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

    31 August 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's passing. We invite you to join us for the special service.

  • 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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  • 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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26 August 2026
Posted on 26 August 2026
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20th Anniversary Memorial Observance of Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda

We warmly invite you to join us as we commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the passing of our late spiritual adviser, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, honouring his remarkable life, profound teachings, and enduring Dhammadūta spirit. The observance will include the procession of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda’s robe, offerings and chanting, followed by a special forum featuring his direct students - Dato’ Seri Victor Wee, Datuk Charlie Chia, and Bro. Benny Liow.

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25 August 2026
Posted on 25 August 2026
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Rejoicing in Pindacāra and community generosity

On Saturday 15 August, Nalanda Buddhist Society, Sri Serdang, conducted its monthly Pindacāra at the Seri Kembangan markets, led by Ven. Ananda and Ven. Sunanda from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul. This meaningful tradition, dating back to the Buddha’s time, gives the community an opportunity to cultivate generosity by offering alms, while supporting monastics in their practice. 

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25 August 2026
Posted on 25 August 2026
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Dhamma Teaching & Lunch Danā with Ven. Dr. Santacitto

We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday for a wholesome morning of Dhamma learning with Ven. Dr. Santacitto from Indonesia. The programme begins at 9am with meditation and chanting, followed by a Dhamma teaching by Venerable.  Thereafter, devotees are invited to participate in the lunch dāna, an opportunity to cultivate generosity and rejoice in the goodness of giving.

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24 August 2026
Posted on 24 August 2026
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Rejoicing in good deeds, celebrating community

On Sunday 23 August, Nalanda volunteers gathered for an Appreciation Session to rejoice in the kind efforts that made the Nalanda Family Fun Fair a meaningful celebration of community. Bro. Vincent, Chairperson of the Family Fun Fair, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all volunteers for their generous service and support.

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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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