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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.
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On Sunday 18 October, members of the Nalanda Dhammaduta College gathered for their training session, led by Bro. Ooi Boon Keat, on “Integrating Psychology into Dhamma Teaching.” The session explored how psychological principles can be integrated into Dhamma teaching to deepen understanding, enhance learning, and support meaningful personal transformation.
Read moreDhammananda means the 'joy of Dhamma'. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary Memorial of Nalanda's late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda, we invite youths to explore together the timeless wisdom that brings clarity, resilience, and genuine happiness in modern life. This uplifting and potentially life-changing camp is tailored for college students and young working adults aged 18 to 35 and will be held in Wisdom Park, Kuala Kubu Bharu.
Read moreOn Sunday 18 October, a group of 16 Nalanda volunteers from the Green Warriors and Young Working Adults came together to help an elderly neighbour clear an overgrown garden. The 80-year-old homeowner had sought assistance as maintaining the garden had become physically demanding. With weeds, plants and trees growing increasingly dense around the house, the surrounding area was in need of care and attention.
Read moreOn Tuesday 13 October, the Young Working Adults programme brought together youths to explore how to navigate workplace politics with greater awareness and wisdom. Facilitated by Sis. Foo Ai Li, the session examined how people have different communication styles and approaches at work. While some may seek to advance themselves at the expense of others, we can choose to engage in ‘clean politics’ by building positive relationships without intentionally harming others.
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 –