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Thank you for being part of this meaningful effort and for making the Family Fun Fair a memorable day for the community.
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.
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.
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.
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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From tonight, the eve of our Hari Kebangsaan (National Day) Malaysians at home and abroad come together to celebrate 69 years of nationhood. We owe the peace, unity and harmony we enjoy today to the sacrifices and contributions of our forefathers, patriots and generations of Malaysians who have helped shape our nation.
Read moreNalanda members and volunteers warmly welcome Ven. Dr. Santacitto from Indonesia to Nalanda Centre in preparation for the Tipiṭaka Workshop, taking place from tomorrow, 29 to 31 August. Over the three-day workshop, participants will have the valuable opportunity to learn from Venerable and deepen our understanding of the Tipiṭaka and the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreOn Tuesday 25 August, a public holiday, members of the Nalanda Dhammaduta College gathered for their second training with Achariya S. Vijaya, focusing on effective speaking and delivery. Building on the first training on speaker culture and standards, participants learned practical ways to communicate the Dhamma with greater clarity, confidence and effectiveness. The session covered how voice, pauses, body language and vocal expression can enhance delivery and help speakers connect more effectively with listeners.
Read moreCatastrophic flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday 26 August, causing widespread devastation to communities, with homes, roads and bridges swept away. According to BBC’s latest live report, more than 350 people have lost their lives, while more than a thousand remain missing as search and rescue efforts continue.
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 –