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  • Welcome to Nalanda

    Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.

  • A big 'Thank You' for an amazing Family Fun Fair!

    Thank you for being part of this meaningful effort and for making the Family Fun Fair a memorable day for the community.

  • Tipitaka Workshop

    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.

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  • Commemorating Nalanda's late Spiritual Advisor

    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.

  • K Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

    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.

  • Sangha Day

    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.

  • Important Notice for Donors

    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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  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Regular Programmes at Nalanda

Sunday Services

  • Sunday Morning Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Youth Sunday Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Youth Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Monthly Sunday Service
    Selected Sundays, 10am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Dhamma Schools

  • Teenage Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Junior Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Family Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Family Dhamma School
    Saturdays, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Weekly Group Meditation

  • Group Meditation @ Serdang
    Wednesdays, 8.30pm – 10.00pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Group Meditation @ JB
    Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru
  • Group Meditation @ KL
    Thursdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Group Meditation @ SP
    Fridays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Sungai Petani

Pindacāra (Monks going on Alms-round)

  • Pindacāra @ SK
    1st Saturday, 8.30am
    Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
  • Pindacāra @ OUG
    3rd Saturday, 8.30 am & 9.30 am
    O.U.G. & Happy Garden markets

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6 September 2026
Posted on 6 September 2026
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Just launched – Family Fun Fair in Johor Bahru

The Family Fun Fair at Nalanda Education and Outreach Center at Johor Jaya has just been launched!  There are over 70 stalls offering a delightful variety of food, beverages, fresh produce and household items as well as performances by our talented students and volunteers. Invite your loved ones along for a wholesome day of giving and fellowship while raising funds to support the provision of community education programmes in Johor Bahru.

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5 September 2026
Posted on 5 September 2026
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Nalanda leaders attend Merdeka Blessings Mahā Sanghika Dāna 2026

Nalanda leaders joined fellow Buddhist organisations at the Merdeka Blessings Mahā Sanghika Dāna 2026, organised in conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day celebrations. With the theme “Understanding Unites, Kindness Blesses,” the gathering brought the Buddhist community together in a spirit of harmony, generosity and gratitude, while offering reverence and support to members of the Sangha.

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4 September 2026
Posted on 4 September 2026
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Gearing up for the SPM English Oral Examination

On Sunday 23 August, students from Nalanda Free School attended the first session of the SPM English Oral Workshop, conducted by English language teachers from the Centre for the Advancement of Language Competency (CALC), Universiti Putra Malaysia. The four-session workshop aims to familiarise students with the oral examination format, strengthen their communication skills, and build their confidence in speaking English.

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3 September 2026
Posted on 3 September 2026
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Enriching Tipitaka Workshop & Sutta Study with Ven. Dr. Santacitto

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.

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Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

524, Jalan Riang 12,
Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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