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The annual Gimhāna Period begins on 14 June at Nalanda and continues for seven weeks until 28 July. Let us make good use of this Gimhāna Period to cultivate the Dhamma together.
Read moreLet us come together for a fun and meaningful day with family and friends while supporting a noble and beneficial cause!
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.
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.
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On Saturday 18 July, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered for the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan Market, led by Ven. Shaikat and Ven. Metta Vihari. As the venerable monks walked mindfully through the bustling market, many stall vendors, shoppers, and passers-by came forward to offer food and requisites with faith, devotion, and joy.
Read moreOn Tuesday 14 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Uposatha evening service and Dhamma talk by Sis. Sunanda Ong to guide us in examining the quality of our choices in daily life. Drawing from the Agati Sutta, devotees learned the importance of avoiding the four wrong bases in decision-making which are, ‘chanda’ (greed or personal desire), ‘dosa’ (hatred or ill will), ‘moha’ (delusion), and ‘bhaya’ (fear).
Read moreOn Sunday 12 July, while the adults and youths deepened their understanding of Dhamma at the Community Learning Day, Nalanda Dhamma School students also enjoyed a meaningful day filled with learning, service and creativity. The students lovingly prepared and hosted lunch for the adults and youths, putting into practice the values of generosity, teamwork and gratitude.
Read moreWith deep sorrow, we extend our heartfelt prayers to all those affected by the tragic capsizing of two boats in the Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady coast. The vessels carrying more than 500 people are feared to have sunk in rough seas.
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 –