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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.
Do you know that a pint of blood saves up to 3 lives? Donating blood is safe, painless, simple, and one of the most wholesome deeds one can do.
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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Read moreOn Monday 13 April, following the two-day workshop and before Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano’s departure to his next destination, participants gathered once more after the meal offering for a brief Q&A session. It was a valuable opportunity for them to seek clarification and deepen their understanding of the practice.
Read moreToday is the Citta New-moon Uposatha, a meaningful day for observance and spiritual practice. It is a valuable opportunity for lay practitioners to cultivate renunciation by observing the Eight Precepts, simplifying life, and turning inward. Grounded in moral virtue, we let go of desires and ill will through loving-kindness. With body and speech restrained, the mind becomes calm and clear, allowing insight into impermanence and non-self.
Read moreAll Nalanda Youth members are cordially invited to join us for our Youth Members’ Day gathering this Sunday at 2pm. It’s a time for us to reconnect and explore how we can continue growing the Youth Centre together. Kindly revert your attendance to our Membership Officer. Sukhihotu.
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 –