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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.

  • Heartfelt appreciation for Family Fun Fair

    We are truly touched by your generous support and selfless service which enable more people to learn Dhamma. THANK YOU!

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  • K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

    We commemorate the 19th anniversary of the passing of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser on 31 August 2025.

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  • Sangha Day at Nalanda

    We invite you and your loved ones to join us in observing ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.

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  • Register now for WACANA 2025

    We invite all Buddhist leaders, teachers, thinkers and change-makers to explore how the timeless Dhamma can direct our efforts towards building communal well-being.

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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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8 October 2025
Posted on 8 October 2025
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Strengthening service and spirit: SMS Team stay-in programme

Nalanda’s Sunday Morning Service (SMS) Team held a stay-in programme from 4 to 5 October, specially organised to deepen the team’s knowledge and strengthen their spirit of learning and cultivation. This team works seamlessly throughout the year to organise the weekly Sunday Morning Service which provides a meaningful space for members and devotees to learn Dhamma, cultivate wholesome values, serve the community, and grow spiritually.

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7 October 2025
Posted on 7 October 2025
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Spirit of generosity thrives at Pindacāra

On Saturday 4 October, the community at O.U.G. and Happy Garden morning markets gave freely and whole-heartedly in support of the Sangha once again.  This monthly programme is endearing to market-goers and stall operators who are grateful for the opportunity to give to those who are worthy.

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6 October 2025
Posted on 6 October 2025
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month.  It is joyfully celebrated by Chinese people around the world, gathering families to reunite for a meal together.  For friends traveling home to celebrate with your loved ones, have a safe journey and harmonious gathering. On this festive occasion, we wish everyone and every family happiness, peace and unity.  May you be well and happy.  祝大家 中秋节 快乐！

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6 October 2025
Posted on 6 October 2025
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Full-moon Uposatha of Assayuja month

Today is the full moon of the ‘Assayuja’ month, a significant Buddhist observance marking the conclusion of the three-month Rains Retreat (‘Vassana’) for Theravāda monks. On this sacred Uposatha day, let us come together in faith and devotion to engage in wholesome practices - observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness through meditation, chanting, and offering alms to the monastic community. May this occasion inspire us to renew our commitment to the Dhamma, deepen our practice, and walk steadfastly on the noble path toward liberation.

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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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