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Read moreDo you know that a pint of blood saves up to 3 lives? Donating blood is safe, painless, simple, and one of the most wholesome deeds one can do.
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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Today, Wedneday May 27 is a public holiday and Nalanda Centre is abuzz with activities as the community came together for a day of meaningful service to prepare for the week-long Buddha Day Observance. The Sunday Morning Service team, Exhibition teams, Dhamma School facilitators and students, along with dedicated volunteers and youths offered their service to complete the special Exhibitions, rehearse performances, clean the Centre, finalise programmes and more.
Read moreCome join the iconic Heritage Procession on Wesak Full-moon Buddha Day, 31 May, at 7pm, followed by Dhamma Appreciation Night at Nalanda. Experience a unique cultural experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan to the harmonious beat of drums and gongs, accompanied by hand-crafted paraphernalia carried by traditionally-dressed devotees.
Read moreToday we commemorate the 120th birth anniversary of Ajahn Buddhadāsa Indapañño, one of the most notable Buddhist teachers of the 20th century. Ajahn Buddhadāsa was born on 27 May 1906 in Chaiya, Southern Thailand. He renounced the worldly life at age 20 and led an exemplary life of an ascetic bhikkhu until his passing. He founded Suan Mokh, the first modern forest monastery in Thailand in 1932.
Read moreOn the morning of the Wesak full-moon day, let us gather to honour our Enlightened Teacher, the Buddha by learning and reflecting on Dhamma together. The service will start with Buddha Pūja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye on the theme “Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion”. After the service, the special ‘Terima Kasih, Dhammananda’ Exhibition will be launched followed by offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at 11.30am. You may bring cooked food to offer.
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 –