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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.
31 August 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's passing. We invite you to join us for the special service.
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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On Tuesday 28 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre with faith and gratitude to observe the Āsāḷha Full-moon Uposatha and commemorate Dhamma Day, marking the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dhamma over 2,600 years ago. The congregation reverently recited the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, reflecting on the timeless teachings of the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join our Weekly Meditation next Wednesday (5 August 2026) for a special evening with Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who will guide participants on a journey "From Movement to Stillness." Integrating gentle yoga, meditation, and Dhamma sharing, the session is designed to cultivate physical relaxation, mental calm, and inner clarity.
Read moreDuring the Youth Sunday Service on 19 July, Nalanda youths gathered for an inspiring Dhamma session with Achariya Vijaya, affectionately known as Uncle Vijaya. Continuing the study of the Jayamaṅgala Gāthā, he guided participants through the eighth verse, which recounts how the Buddha compassionately dispelled the wrong views of the Brahmā Baka. Rather than relying on supernatural power or force, the Buddha's victory was won through wisdom, compassion, and the realisation of truth.
Read moreBeginning on the day after the Āsālha Full-moon (Dhamma Day), Theravāda Buddhist monks enter the annual Vassa or Rains Retreat, a three-month period of intensified spiritual cultivation. During this time, monks remain in one monastery, devoting themselves to meditation, Dhamma study, teaching, and the observance of the monastic discipline (Vinaya). Lay devotees also take this opportunity to deepen their own practice through generosity (dāna), moral conduct (sīla), meditation (bhāvanā), and regular support of the Sangha.
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 –