On Thursday 22 January 2026, Nalanda members warmly welcomed Ven. Ayya Nanda on her maiden visit to Nalanda Centre.  Hailing from Sri Lanka, Ayya Nanda is a trainer in mindfulness meditation practices with over 20 years of experience.

Her visit provided a valuable opportunity for meaningful exchanges on how Nalanda can further impart meditation and mindfulness practices, especially to the children.  Ayya Nanda generously shared insights from her teaching experiences, including practical and engaging approaches to nurture children’s interest in cultivating daily mindfulness practices.

The visit concluded with a building tour of Nalanda Centre, allowing Ayya Nanda to gain a deeper understanding of Nalanda’s educational mission and community engagement efforts.  We extend our appreciation to Ayya Nanda for her guidance and wish her every success in all her noble endeavours.  Sādhu anumodanā.