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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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Over two enriching days on 25 and 26 July (Friday and Saturday), participants of the Mindful Living Camp explored The Art of Mindful Emotional Management under the guidance of Dr. Yeoh Kar Kheng. Through engaging talks, experiential exercises, and guided mindfulness practices, participants gained a deeper understanding of how mindfulness can cultivate emotional intelligence, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.
Read moreWe warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join the monthly Pindacāra and Lunch Dāna on Saturday, 1 August. The alms-round will take place at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30am), followed by Lunch Dāna at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreOn Saturday 25 July 2026, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. With this inscription, Sarnath is internationally recognised for its Outstanding Universal Value as one of the world's most significant Buddhist heritage sites.
Read moreOn Wednesday 15 July, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch hosted its Weekly Meditation & Dhamma Talk, led by Venerable Ajahn Nandiyo. Speaking on the theme "Knowing", Ajahn explained that while conventional knowledge is useful in daily life, the Buddha pointed to a deeper kind of knowing (ñāṇa)—direct experiential wisdom that leads to the end of suffering.
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 –