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Read moreProduced in conjunction with Nalanda Dhamma School’s 20th anniversary, this short film explores Angulimala’s descent into darkness and eventual catharsis due to the Buddha’s intervention.
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During WACANA 2025 on 20 December 2025, Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro addressed the questions posed by participants with clarity, humour and compassion. Watch and learn from this insightful Q&A session with Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro.
Read moreThe first monthly Pindacāra of 2026 at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, was held on Saturday 17 January. It was a rare and inspiring occasion with four members of the Saṅgha from Dhamma Earth – Ven. U Paññasami, Ven. Sudanta, Sayalay Nanacari and Sayalay Mettā Viharī – walking peacefully and mindfully on alms-round.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 January 2026, Nalanda members from Serdang and Kuala Lumpur branch gathered joyfully at Nalanda Centre for the first Members’ Day of the new year. The purpose of the monthly Members' Day is for Nalanda members to gather in harmony and discuss how to move forward together – summed up as the D.N.A (Direction, News & Action!)
Read moreWe wish Achariya Vijaya, the Chairman Emeritus of Nalanda Education Committee a joyful and blessed birthday! Achariya Vijaya is a stalwart in the Buddhist community, giving Dhamma talks for more than 5 decades, and inspiring the community with his faith and devotion.
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 –