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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.
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.
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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We are just 5 days away from the much-anticipated Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026. Wondering how to get to the fair at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang? Here are several ways to get to Nalanda Centre for the Family Fun Fair this Sunday, 16 August : (i) By MRT (Putrajaya Line) This line covers areas from Kwasa Damansara, Kepong Baru, Jalan Ipoh, KLCC, to Putrajaya Sentral. Alight at UPM Station, which is just 1 km away (about a 10-minute walk) from Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn Wednesday 5 August, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the weekly meditation session, guided by Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who was back from Taiwan for “The Fragrance of the Dhamma: A Musical & Yoga Performance” (法语花香). The session began with gentle yoga led by yoga teachers, helping participants relax the body from head to toe. Through mindful movements and relaxation, participants gradually settled into a meditation posture, experiencing the transition from movement to stillness.
Read moreThe Nalanda community is gearing up for the much-anticipated Nalanda Family Fun Fair, happening this Sunday 16 August, from 9am to 3pm! Preparations are in full swing, with a Volunteers’ Briefing held on Sunday 9 August. Preparations are in full swing, with a Volunteers’ Briefing held on Sunday 9 August.
Read moreJoin us with your family and friends for our monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) on Saturday 15 August, at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan. The Buddha praised the practice of dāna as a joyful way to cultivate generosity, gratitude and loving-kindness. By offering alms to the Sangha, we support the continuation of the Buddha-Sāsana while creating wholesome merits for ourselves and our loved ones.
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 –