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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.

  • Family Fun Fair 2026

    Let us come together for a fun and meaningful day with family and friends while supporting a noble and beneficial cause!

  • 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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31 July 2026
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BPS 404 fifth lecture

We warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the fifth lecture this Saturday. Achariya Tan Siang Chye will deliver a lecture on "The Five Aggregates & the Six Sense Bases," exploring two fundamental teachings that help us understand the nature of our body, mind, and experience. Through these essential frameworks, participants will gain deeper insight into how suffering arises and how wisdom can be cultivated through clear understanding.

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31 July 2026
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Prayers for victims of the Japan earthquake

With heavy hearts, we extend our prayers and loving-kindness to all those affected by the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's Kyushu Island on Tuesday.  As of Thursday, the disaster has claimed at least 34 lives, injured many others, and forced thousands of residents to leave their homes.  Rescue teams continue to search tirelessly for survivors amidst collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure, and continuing aftershocks, while many evacuees face the added hardship of extreme summer heat.

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30 July 2026
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Keeping the Wheel of Dhamma turning through practice and understanding

On Tuesday 28 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre with faith and gratitude to observe the Āsāḷha Full-moon Uposatha and commemorate Dhamma Day, marking the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dhamma over 2,600 years ago.  The congregation reverently recited the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, reflecting on the timeless teachings of the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path.

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30 July 2026
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Weekly meditation: from movement to stillness

We warmly invite you to join our Weekly Meditation next Wednesday (5 August 2026) for a special evening with Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who will guide participants on a journey "From Movement to Stillness." Integrating gentle yoga, meditation, and Dhamma sharing, the session is designed to cultivate physical relaxation, mental calm, and inner clarity.

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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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