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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.
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.
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Since its opening in 2022, Wisdom Park has grown into a vibrant centre for Dhamma learning, youth development, leadership training, meditation retreats, and community exchanges. In just four years, over 7,000 participants have benefited from its facilities for learning, cultivation and service.
Read moreThis Sunday, we are grateful to welcome Ven. Vimuttadhammika back to Nalanda Centre to share a Dhamma teaching with us. Originally from the Netherlands, Ven. Vimuttadhammika ordained as a Bhikkhu in 2020 under the guidance of Ven. Ariyadhammika at Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping, Perak.
Read moreOn Wednesday 23 September, devotees gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the weekly Wednesday Meditation, where Ven. Gavesi gave a Dhamma teaching on the practice of meditation. Ven. Gavesi explained the two main types of meditation — Samatha and Vipassanā.
Read moreWe invite you to join us for the monthly educational Pindacāra (monks going on alms-round) at Taman O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets this Saturday at 8.30am. You may bring with you, cooked vegetarian food or ripe fruits as offerings to the venerable monks. If you would like to join as a volunteer to help during the Pindacāra, kindly contact Bro. Ng at 012-273-9787.
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 –