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  • Nalanda Centre Operating Hours

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  • An uplifting and inspiring National Nalanda Members' Convention

    Thank you to all Nalanda members and core volunteers for a truly inspiring Convention. Let us be grounded in our core, and grow with care.

  • Deepen our Spiritual Practice together

    Nalanda members observe the Gimhāna Retreat annually, which falls on Tuesday 27 May to Sunday 13 July this year. We invite you to join us for 7 weeks of relatively intensive Dhamma learning and practice.

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  • Family Fun Fair is back!

    We invite you and your family to come and spend a wholesome day at the Fair. Stay tuned for more exciting news and updates!

  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Calendar of Events

July 2025
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Gimhāna Meditation & Dhamma talk at Nalanda CentreGimhāna Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB
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Gimhāna Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO KL
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Pindacāra at O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets
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Gimhāna Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma talkNalanda Members’ Day
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‘Dhamma Day’ ObservanceGimhāna Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO KL
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‘Dhammacakka Day’ and Dhamma TalkSunday Service and Dhamma Talk at NEO JB
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Group Meditation at Nalanda CentreWeekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO KL
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Pindacāra at Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
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Sunday Morning Service and Dhamma talk by Bro. Ananda Fong
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JBGroup Meditation at Nalanda Centre
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO KL
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Sunday Morning Service and Dhamma talks in English and Mandarin
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JBGroup Meditation at Nalanda Centre
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO KL

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10 July 2025
Posted on 10 July 2025
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Aligning in core and growth in care on Members’ Day

On Sunday 6 July, Nalanda members from Serdang and K.L. Branch came together for Members’ Day at Nalanda Centre.  Welcoming new members to the family, everyone rejoiced in their sharing of how they had first started their learning and service at Nalanda, and the journey thus far.

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10 July 2025
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Observing the ‘Vassa’ – Annual Rains Retreat

Beginning the day after the full-moon of Asalha month (around July every year), Theravada Buddhist monks are required to observe Vassana or ‘Rains Retreat’ for a duration of 3 months.  The Vassana period from July-August to October-November corresponds with the monsoon season in South and Southeast Asia (which were historically Buddhist strongholds), thus making traveling very difficult and even dangerous.  Monks and nuns were often invited by Buddhist communities to reside in village Aramas (monasteries and nunneries) for the duration of the ‘rains’.

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9 July 2025
Posted on 9 July 2025
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Āsālha Full-moon Day

Āsālha Full-moon Day falls exactly 2 months after Wesak Day.  It marks the three important events in the history of Buddhism – the day Buddha Gotama was conceived; the day He renounced worldly life to become an ascetic; and most importantly, the day He first preached the Dhamma as the Enlightened Teacher.

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8 July 2025
Posted on 8 July 2025
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Rejoice in wholesome deeds of generosity

On Saturday 5 July, the alms-round at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden was a welcomed sight by market goers and stall operators.  In the midst of their busy marketing day, they took time to prepare and offer requisites with joyful hearts.

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Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

524, Jalan Riang 12,
Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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