News & Updates

5 July 2025

Āsāḷha Full-moon ‘Dhamma Day’ Observance

Āsāḷha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. On this day, the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths – of ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its cause; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation, which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.

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3 July 2025

Nalanda Members’ Day

We warmly welcome Nalanda members back to our spiritual home this Sunday 6 July, for Members’ Day, a meaningful occasion for us to reconnect, reflect and realign with our collective aspirations. Let us gather in unity and harmony to learn about and discuss the Society’s latest developments and upcoming programmes.

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3 July 2025

Exploring Factors of Awakening on Asalha new-moon

On Wednesday 25 June, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the Uposatha Evening Service at Nalanda Centre which featured a Dhamma sharing on ‘The Seven Factors of Awakening’ by Bro. Tan Siang Chye. The Buddha’s teachings enable one to see things clearly without bias, and give rise to understanding and wisdom. This awakening of the mind, requires one to train the undeveloped mind and undertake Bodhipakkhiyā Dhamma, the 37 factors of enlightenment.

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2 July 2025

“What can I do to join Family Fun Fair?”

Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ brings the entire community together every year, to support the singular mission of holistic education.  This year’s Fair is on Sunday 17 August and we invite you to join us for a FUN day.  In fact, volunteers and supporters have shared that the more they do and get involved, the more fun and joy they experience!

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1 July 2025

Young working adults explore how to deal with failure and rejection

On Tuesday 17 June, the Young Working Adults group continued their monthly gathering to learn about ‘Dealing with Failure and Rejection’ from Sis. Foo Ai Li at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The session led the youths to better understand the fear of failure and overcoming them with practical steps.

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1 July 2025

18th Anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia

Today, 1 July 2025, marks the 18th anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia. Since its establishment in 2007, the Institute has remained steadfast in its mission — to promote, facilitate, and deepen the study, research, and propagation of the Buddha’s teachings.

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30 June 2025

Junior Dhamma School outing to Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bank Negara Museum

On Sunday 22 June, over 50 students and facilitators from Junior Dhamma School embarked on an educational outing to the Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bank Negara Malaysia Museum.  Starting the morning with a simple picnic at the Botanical Gardens, students shared a modest meal amidst nature and reflected on the value of contentment and appreciating simplicity.

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28 June 2025

Joyful Dhamma Camp with Friends of Wisdom Park

From 18 to 23 June, we hosted Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter for a meaningful Dhamma Camp held in Kuala Kubu Bahru. Welcoming back our spiritual friends, and making new acquaintances, the six-day camp was filled with ardent learning and fellowship.

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27 June 2025

Nalanda Youth Centre hosts IMU Buddhist Society

Last Sunday 22 June, Nalanda Centre youths warmly welcomed 7 students from IMU (International Medical University) Buddhist Society for the weekly Youth Sunday Service as well as an exchange  and discussion.

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26 June 2025

First ‘Care Bags’ of 2025 shared with kids at Pure Life

Last Saturday 21 June, Nalanda volunteers and youths delivered the first batch of Care Bags, totalling 80, to needy children attending ‘Malam Muhibbah’ at Pure Life Society, Puchong.  Volunteers also contributed food of different cultures to this event, organised by Pure Life which promotes unity and harmony. 

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