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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.
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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BPS 404 Higher Certificate participants have been gathering on Saturday afternoons at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, making a dedicated effort to deepen their understanding of Buddhist doctrine, history, and development. Through these learning sessions, participants are gaining a greater appreciation of the Buddha’s dispensation and its influence on society.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 September, the Nalanda community gathered at Nalanda Centre for a meaningful Samaggi Morning Service, bringing together Dhamma School students, youths, parents and adult devotees for meditation, pūjā offerings and chanting. In her Samaggi speech, Sis Nandinī Tan reflected on the importance of treasuring Nalanda’s 23-year legacy and the legacy of our late spiritual advisor, Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda (‘Warisan’), while looking ahead with vision (‘Wawasan’).
Read moreWe warmly invite you, your family and friends to join us for Sangha Day Observance, a meaningful occasion to honour the virtues and contributions of the Sangha in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teachings. Sangha Day is an opportunity for us to recollect with gratitude and rejoice in the noble efforts of monks and nuns who dedicate their lives to practising and sharing the Dhamma for the benefit of many.
Read moreOn Saturday 26 September, laughter, warm smiles and the glow of lanterns filled NEO Centre, Happy Garden, as about 100 devotees gathered for a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration hosted by the Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch. The gathering brought together Nalanda Buddhist Society Exco members, Branch Committee members, Family Dhamma School (FDS) students, parents, facilitators and volunteers.
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 –