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  • Welcome to Nalanda

    Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.

  • Commemorating Nalanda's late Spiritual Advisor

    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.

  • Sangha Day

    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.

  • Important Notice for Donors

    To facilitate our donors and benefactors in obtaining tax exemption receipts and e-invoices, Nalanda EXCO has shared an important notice at the Support page on Nalanda’s website.

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  • 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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Regular Programmes at Nalanda

Sunday Services

  • Sunday Morning Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Youth Sunday Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Youth Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Monthly Sunday Service
    Selected Sundays, 10am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Dhamma Schools

  • Teenage Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Junior Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Family Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Family Dhamma School
    Saturdays, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Weekly Group Meditation

  • Group Meditation @ Serdang
    Wednesdays, 8.30pm – 10.00pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Group Meditation @ JB
    Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru
  • Group Meditation @ KL
    Thursdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Group Meditation @ SP
    Fridays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Sungai Petani

Pindacāra (Monks going on Alms-round)

  • Pindacāra @ SK
    1st Saturday, 8.30am
    Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
  • Pindacāra @ OUG
    3rd Saturday, 8.30 am & 9.30 am
    O.U.G. & Happy Garden markets

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News & Updates

28 September 2026
Posted on 28 September 2026
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Mindfulness: the foundation of meditation

On Wednesday 23 September, devotees gathered at NEO Centre Johor Bahru for the weekly Wednesday Meditation, where Ven. Gavesi gave a Dhamma teaching on the practice of meditation. Ven. Gavesi explained the two main types of meditation — Samatha and Vipassanā.

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27 September 2026
Posted on 27 September 2026
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Asubha meditation retreat

Nalanda is organising an Asubha Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Dr. Dhammapala from 23 - 25 October at Wisdom Park.  The learning journey will continue with participation in the Silent Mentor Programme on 19 December, followed by the Sending-off Ceremony on 20 December.

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26 September 2026
Posted on 26 September 2026
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BPS 404 ninth lecture

We warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the ninth lecture this afternoon. The lecture will be delivered by Bro. Ananda Fong at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, from 2 pm to 6 pm.

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25 September 2026
Posted on 25 September 2026
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Poṭṭhapāda Full moon Uposatha & Mid-Autumn Festival

Today is the Poṭṭhapāda Full-moon Uposatha, a precious opportunity to pause, reflect, and strengthen our Dhamma practice. May we make good use of this day by observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness and meditation, and listening to the Dhamma. May our practice bring greater peace, wisdom, and clarity to our lives.

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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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