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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.

  • Nalanda Centre Operating Hours

    You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.

  • Thank you for your support!

    Nalanda Institute Malaysia and the Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia are grateful to everyone who registered for WACANA 2025. We look forward to welcoming you on 20 December.

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  • Special Production by Nalanda Dhamma School

    Produced in conjunction with Nalanda Dhamma School’s 20th anniversary, this short film explores Angulimala’s descent into darkness and eventual catharsis due to the Buddha’s intervention.

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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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4 December 2025
Posted on 4 December 2025
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Launching of Nalanda Dhamma School 20th Anniversary book

On Sunday 30 November, the Nalanda Dhamma School 20th Anniversary Book was officially launched during the Samaggi Sunday Service at Nalanda Centre. Students, parents, graduates, and members of the community gathered to witness this meaningful moment, celebrating two decades of holistic Dhamma education and joyful service.

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4 December 2025
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Māgasira New-moon Uposatha

Today is the full-moon Uposatha Day of the month of Māgasira.  On this Uposatha day, we deepen our commitment to Dhamma practice by observing the Eight Precepts, engaging in meditation and reflecting on the noble qualities exemplified by this great disciple of the Buddha. We wish you a fruitful day of practice.

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3 December 2025
Posted on 3 December 2025
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Wisdom Park hosted Ariya Vihara retreat

From 21 to 30 November, Nalanda was honoured to host Ariya Vihara Buddhist Society at Wisdom Park for their year-end meditation retreat, conducted by Ariya’s founder, Ven. Sumangalā Theri.  Over 60 retreatants and volunteers spent the days in the quiet and serene educational campus, deepening their practice through mindful meditation.

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2 December 2025
Posted on 2 December 2025
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Growth and progress at Family Dhamma School Honours Day

On Saturday 29 November, Nalanda Family Dhamma School Johor Bahru held its  Appreciation and Honours Day at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Johor Bahru. Parents, facilitators, and students came together to reflect on a meaningful year of learning and to honour the dedication, effort, and wholesome development of the School community. The event celebrated the growth of students in both understanding and applying Buddhist values in their daily lives.

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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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