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Read more31 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.
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Over the long holiday weekend from 29 – 31 August, more than 100 members and devotees came together for a meaningful Tipitaka Workshop and Sutta Study led by Ven. Dr. Santacitto. Step by step, participants explored the history of how the Buddha’s teachings have been carefully preserved and transmitted through the dedicated efforts of His disciples and generations of practitioners over the past 2,600 years.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch hosted a group of 40 Buddhist friends from Seck Kia Eenh (SKE), Malacca, including Venerable Anuruddha and SKE President Bro. Tan Kim See, as part of their four-day educational trip to Kedah and Penang. Arriving at the Nalanda Sungai Petani Education & Outreach Centre in the morning, the group was warmly welcomed by Nalanda leaders and members, led by the Nalanda SP Branch's Chairman Dr. Song, before embarking on a learning journey to discover the rich Buddhist heritage of Bujang Valley.
Read more31 August 2026 marked 20 years since the passing of Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Maha Thera. On this significant occasion, over 200 devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to honour our late Spiritual Adviser, recollect his profound legacy, and pay tribute to his life, teachings, and enduring Dhammaduta spirit. The 20th Memorial Observance commenced with the traditional procession of Venerable’s robe, followed by asking for forgiveness, offerings and chanting.
Read moreOn Sunday 30 August, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang, for the Sunday Morning Service and a Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. Santacitto on why we embrace Buddhism and place our faith in the Buddha’s teachings. Venerable shared that the Buddha’s teachings reveal life as it truly is. From his encounter of the four sights - old age, sickness, death and an ascetic - Prince Siddhartha renounced his privileged life and embarked on a noble search.
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 –