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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.
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On the auspicious morning of Sunday 31 May, the community of devotees, youths, Dhamma school facilitators, and students gathered to pay homage to the Buddha. Buddha Day celebrations commenced at 7am with devotees offering alms to venerable Sangha members, followed by a solemn Buddha Pūja which united everyone in the spirit of reverence and gratitude for the great Teacher.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join Buddha Day Observance programmes hosted by Nalanda K.L. Branch this Saturday, 6 June as follows : Offer alms to venerable Sangha members at the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ at O.U.G. and Happy Garden. We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at NEO Centre in Happy Garden after the alms round. You may bring cooked vegetarian food to offer.
Read moreOn Saturday 30 May, the eve of Wesak Day, Nalanda leaders and devotees joined the Wesak procession organised by Serdang Buddhist Association to usher in this most auspicious occasion commemorating the Buddha’s Enlightenment, walking mindfully together in unity and harmony. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Serdang Buddhist Association for warmly extending this outreach opportunity to the Serdang community and for fostering a meaningful observance of Wesak Eve.
Read moreOn 30 May, devotees gathered at the Nalanda Centre to celebrate Buddha Day Eve with Buddha Puja, meditation, reflection and Dhamma learning. The atmosphere was filled with devotion and mindfulness as participants engaged in practices that honour the life and teachings of the Buddha. The Dhamma talk, delivered by Sis. Paruadi, focused on the extraordinary life journey of the Buddha. She emphasized that the Buddha is a remarkable being who arises in the world for the benefit and happiness of many.
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 –