Nalanda

6 August 2026

Tipitaka Workshop with Ven. Dr. Santacitto

How well do we know the Buddha's original teachings? The Tipitaka, the Pāli Canon, is the authentic record of the Buddha's Dhamma and the foundation of Buddhist learning and practice. Nalanda Institute Malaysia is pleased to offer this special three-day Tipitaka Workshop, providing participants with a systematic introduction to its history, structure, and practical significance.

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6 August 2026

Practical Buddhism for everyday living

On Sunday 2 August, devotees gathered joyfully at Nalanda Centre, our spiritual home, for the weekly learning and practice of the Dhamma.  We were honoured to welcome Datuk Charlie Chia for an engaging sharing on "Practical Buddhism", one of the topics from the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's Dhamma Series.

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6 August 2026

Volunteer Briefing for Family Fun Fair

We warmly invite all Family Fun Fair volunteers to attend the Volunteer Briefing this Sunday at 1.30pm at Nalanda Centre. The session will provide an overview of the Family Fun Fair, introduce the organising teams, and familiarise volunteers with their respective roles and responsibilities. This briefing is an important opportunity to meet your team leads, clarify any questions, and prepare for a smooth and meaningful day of service

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5 August 2026

Giving selflessly at Pindacāra

On Saturday 1 August, the community came together at O.U.G and Happy Garden markets to make offerings to Sangha members.  Organised by Nalanda K.L. Branch, this weekly programme enables the local community to hone the spirit of generosity and selflessness as well as nurture faith in the Three Jewels. Members and volunteers also engaged market-goers and stall operators by introducing the Nalanda Family Fun Fair, which embodies the spirit of togetherness and unity to support Buddhist Education. 

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4 August 2026

Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma Talk by Ven. Dr. Chandima

Join us this Sunday at Nalanda Centre for our weekly Sunday Morning Service in the company of good spiritual friends.  The programme begins at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting. We are honoured to welcome Ven. Dr. Chandima, who will deliver a Dhamma teaching on the topic "Religion in a Scientific Age". 

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4 August 2026

Care bags outreach to Welfare Homes

On Friday 31 July, Nalanda volunteers brought joy to elderly and children welfare homes by delivering Family Fun Fair Care Bags to four homes across the Klang Valley.  These gifts which provide comfort, are possible because of the kind donations of friends and family reflecting the spirit of compassion in action. More outreach efforts are in the pipeline as we continue to reach out to those less fortunate across the peninsula.

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3 August 2026

Weekly meditation: from movement to stillness

We warmly invite you to join us this Wednesday for a special evening with Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera on "From Movement to Stillness." Through gentle yoga, meditation, and Dhamma sharing, the session will guide participants in cultivating physical relaxation, mental calm, and inner clarity.

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3 August 2026

Honouring Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda together

On Wednesday 29 July, Sis. Nandinī Tan and Sis. Sunandā Ong, the main coordinators of Nalanda’s 20th Memorial Observance of Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda, attended a planning meeting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara. The meeting was initiated by Bro. A Hemadasa, Acting President of the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society (SAWS), to coordinate the commemoration of the late Chief Reverend’s life and legacy in Klang Valley.

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2 August 2026

Keeping the Wheel of Dhamma turning through practice and understanding

On Tuesday 28 July, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre with faith and gratitude to observe the Āsāḷha Full-moon Uposatha and commemorate Dhamma Day, marking the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dhamma over 2,600 years ago.  The congregation reverently recited the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, reflecting on the timeless teachings of the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path.

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1 August 2026

Nalanda Members’ Day

We warmly invite all Nalanda members to return to our spiritual home tomorrow for Nalanda Members' Day. It is an important gathering as we prepare for several major programmes in the months ahead. This month's meeting will focus on updates and coordination for the upcoming Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026, Dhamma Through Drama: The Conquest of Asoka, as well as other forthcoming Nalanda programmes and activities.

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