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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.

  • Nalanda Centre Operating Hours

    You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.

  • 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.

  • Come and learn from Ajahn Visālo

    We are honoured to host Ajahn Visālo at Nalanda from 18 – 30 March. Take this precious opportunity to learn and associate with the wise!

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  • Save the Date for Wesak Blood Donation

    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.

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  • Thank you for supporting WACANA 2025

    We extend our deepest appreciation to the Buddhist community for an insightful and joyful programme. Watch the video highlights below.

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  • Special Production by Nalanda Dhamma School

    Produced 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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  • 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

25 March 2026
Posted on 25 March 2026
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Nalanda A.G.M. this Sunday

We invite all Nalanda members for the 23rd Annual General Meeting. We look forward to welcoming you back to our spiritual home!

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24 March 2026
Posted on 24 March 2026
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A meaningful Sunday together

Join us this Sunday on 29 March for a meaningful day at Nalanda. Start the day with Pindacāra with Ven. Ajahn Visālo. From 9am to 12pm, learning sessions include Sunday Service with Bro. Benny Liow, Youth Dhamma Chat with Ven. Ajahn Visālo, and a Parenting Workshop with Bro. Aggaphala Yap (registration required). At 11.30am, there will also be opportunity to offer lunch dāna. Nalanda members are invited to join the 23rd A.G.M. of Nalanda Buddhist Society at 2pm.

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23 March 2026
Posted on 23 March 2026
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Progressing Metta Bhavana with Kalyana Mitta

In the past weeks, participants of the Metta Learning Sessions have been gathering on Wednesday evenings to learn this important skill by exploring its every step. Guided by Sis. Sunandā Ong and Sis. R. Paruadi, each session commenced with chanting, guided Metta Bhavana and talks which progressively deepened our understanding of Metta.

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22 March 2026
Posted on 22 March 2026
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Meditation & Dhamma talk with Ven. Ajahn Visālo

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, 25 March to meditate and learn from Ven. Ajahn Visālo. The evening service will commence at 8pm with chanting, meditation followed by a Dhamma talk by Ven. Ajahn Visālo. We look forward to welcoming you at Nalanda Centre. All are welcome!

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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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