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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.
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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.
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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Come and join the ‘Pindacāra’ programme in Seri Kembangan this Saturday 18 July at the Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat. The alms-round will start at 8.30am at the market. Volunteers will gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am. After the alms-round, we also invite you for the offering of lunch dāna to venerable monks at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn Thursday 9 July, the Nalanda community was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kalyano to NEO Centre K.L. for a joyful evening of Dhamma. Ajahn reminded us that we are fortunate to have a supportive place and community for Dhamma learning and practice — this rare opportunity that should not be taken for granted. It remains up to each of us to make good use of these conditions with a sense of urgency.
Read moreLater today 11 July, registration will begin at 1pm at Menara KEN TTDI, and the forum will start at 2pm. Dress code reminders and navigation link have been sent to all participants through WhatsApp. We look forward to welcoming you and spending an inspiring afternoon together!
Read moreWe warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the third lecture this afternoon. The lecture, "Expansion of Buddhism: The Northern Transmission through Central Asia to East Asia," will be delivered by Bro. Benny Liow at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, from 2 pm to 6 pm.
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 –