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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.

  • 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

10 March 2026
Posted on 10 March 2026
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Exploring the Ovāda Patimokkha on Māgha Pūja

On Tuesday 3 March, the auspicious night of the Māgha Pūja, Bro. Tan Siang Chye expounded on the ‘Ovāda Patimokkha’ which the Buddha had delivered under the same full-moon.  Bro. Siang Chye led the group to also explore how to put these teachings into practice, and understand what are the common distractions which stops us from practicing wholeheartedly.

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9 March 2026
Posted on 9 March 2026
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Lunar New Year Sunday Service with Sis. Nandinī Tan

On Sunday 1 March, Nalanda members and devotees returned to Nalanda Centre for the Chinese New Year Sunday Service and tea-offering ceremony. During the Dhamma talk, Sis. Nandinī Tan shared the H.O.R.S.E. Principles of Parenting, offering a meaningful reflection for families at the start of the new year.

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7 March 2026
Posted on 7 March 2026
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13th AGM of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch

On Sunday 1 March, members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch gathered joyfully for their 13th Annual General Meeting at NEO Centre, Johor Bahru — coinciding delightfully with the 13th day of Chinese New Year! The meeting was attended by 24 out of 39 JB Branch Members, along with Nalanda representatives President Sis. Buddhinī Tan and Assistant Treasurer Sis. Loh Pei Qi.

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6 March 2026
Posted on 6 March 2026
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Hosting Ajahn Visālo at Nalanda

We are honoured and overjoyed to host Ven. Ajahn Visālo again at Nalanda from 18 – 30 March 2026! In Ajahn's short and fruitful stay here, there will be many opportunities to listen to his Dhamma teachings and make meal-offerings. Grab this opportunity to associate with a wise and well-practised teacher.

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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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