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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.

  • 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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  • 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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27 April 2026
Posted on 27 April 2026
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BPS404 – Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering a 12-session Higher Certificate course in Buddhist Studies commencing 27 June 2026 at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. This course consists of six modules including Buddhist history, concept of humanity & sociology, polity & economics, arts & culture, and a Tipitaka workshop.  Participants who have completed the BPS 3-series Buddhist Studies are welcome to enroll into this 5-month course to further your learning and understanding.

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27 April 2026
Posted on 27 April 2026
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Rediscovering Kedah Tua through Buddhist inscriptions

On Saturday 25 April, Nalanda Institute Malaysia was honourd to host a special lecture by Dr. Ooi Eng Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at International Buddhist College, attended by over 80 Dhamma friends and history enthusiasts. The session brought participants on a journey through the discoveries of the Bujang Valley, shedding light on the ancient civilisation known as Kedah Tua, which flourished between the 2nd and 14th centuries CE. 

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26 April 2026
Posted on 26 April 2026
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Library closed for special exhibition

Please be informed that Pustaka Nalanda will be closed starting tomorrow until 31 December 2026 as the venue will be hosting a special exhibition on the life of Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda as we observe his 20th memorial this year. The Library was previously the main Dhamma Hall before the Centre's expansion to the current premises, and played host to Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda during his visits.

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25 April 2026
Posted on 25 April 2026
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12th National Nalanda Members’ Convention

Next weekend, Nalanda members will convene in Wisdom Park to align ourselves with Nalanda’s educational philosophy and discuss how we can serve others while cultivating ourselves in a more sustainable manner.

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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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