Over two enriching days on 25 and 26 July (Friday and Saturday), participants of the Mindful Living Camp explored The Art of Mindful Emotional Management under the guidance of Dr. Yeoh Kar Kheng. Through engaging talks, experiential exercises, and guided mindfulness practices, participants gained a deeper understanding of how mindfulness can cultivate emotional intelligence, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.
Read moreWe warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join the monthly Pindacāra and Lunch Dāna on Saturday, 1 August. The alms-round will take place at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30am), followed by Lunch Dāna at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreOn Saturday 25 July 2026, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. With this inscription, Sarnath is internationally recognised for its Outstanding Universal Value as one of the world's most significant Buddhist heritage sites.
Read moreOn Wednesday 15 July, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch hosted its Weekly Meditation & Dhamma Talk, led by Venerable Ajahn Nandiyo. Speaking on the theme "Knowing", Ajahn explained that while conventional knowledge is useful in daily life, the Buddha pointed to a deeper kind of knowing (ñāṇa)—direct experiential wisdom that leads to the end of suffering.
Read moreThe Āsālha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the Buddha’s first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. This is the day where the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.
Read moreFrom 17 to 19 July, Wisdom Park hosted a Meditation Retreat organised by Bodhi Heartz Buddhist Society, drawing over 40 participants for a period of dedicated practice and learning. The retreat was led by Venerable Miao Lin (Tsunma Rangrik), whose guidance provided participants with valuable insights into meditation and the cultivation of mindfulness.
Read moreJoin us this Sunday for a meaningful morning as respected monastic from the Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna traditions come together to share how the Buddha's Teaching is preserved and propagated in today's world. Our distinguished speakers: Ven. U Paññāsāmi (慧主法师) from Dhamma Earth (法域) – specialising in Pāli Canon studies, meditation, and Dhamma education.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 July, Nalanda leaders and members warmly welcomed Sangha members and devotees from the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society (SAWS) to Nalanda Centre. Led by Bro. A. Hemadasa, the group visited the 'Terima Kasih, Dhammananda' Special Exhibition, presented in conjunction with the 20th Memorial Observance of our late Spiritual Advisor, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 July, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered for the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Seri Kembangan Market, led by Ven. Shaikat and Ven. Metta Vihari. As the venerable monks walked mindfully through the bustling market, many stall vendors, shoppers, and passers-by came forward to offer food and requisites with faith, devotion, and joy.
Read moreOn Tuesday 14 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Uposatha evening service and Dhamma talk by Sis. Sunanda Ong to guide us in examining the quality of our choices in daily life. Drawing from the Agati Sutta, devotees learned the importance of avoiding the four wrong bases in decision-making which are, ‘chanda’ (greed or personal desire), ‘dosa’ (hatred or ill will), ‘moha’ (delusion), and ‘bhaya’ (fear).
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