From 3 to 5 April, the Nalanda Youth Centre hosted a 3 day 2 night stay-in programme at Wisdom Park for undergraduates. With the theme “Strength in Serenity”, this stay-in aimed to help students strengthen their minds to face life’s difficulties while learning to incorporate Buddhist principles into daily living.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 April, 38 students and 5 teachers from Nalanda Free School had a fruitful learning trip to the National Zoo. The educational trip aims to take students beyond traditional classroom learning and provide them with meaningful outdoor learning experiences. The trip was eye-opening as it was the first zoo visit for many students.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 March, 65 parents, students, facilitators and volunteers from Family Dhamma School Kuala Lumpur embraced the spirit of “Joyful Awareness” in their first outing of 2026 at Wisdom Park. The outing brought learning outside the classroom, families to experience anchoring themselves in the present and cultivating a deep sense of communal harmony.
Read moreOn Sunday 29 March, Nalanda Youth Centre was honoured to host Venerable Ajahn Visālo at the weekly Youth Sunday Service for a Dhamma Chat. Ajahn compassionately guided the youths in meditation, emphasising the importance of being both at ease and aware in meditation and in daily life. He encouraged youths to train themselves to be a silent witness and completely accept what is happening in the present moment.
Read moreOn Monday 23 March, Nalanda members gathered together with Ven. Ajahn Visālo to meditate and conducted a blessing session for the start of building Wisdom Park Phase 2. Wisdom Park was envisioned as an integrated educational facility for the training of Buddhist leaders, Dhamma teachers and inculcating Buddhist values and culture.
Read moreToday marks the full moon of the Phagguṇa month, a meaningful occasion in the Buddhist calendar for renewal, reflection and diligent practice. It is an especially opportune and meaningful time to set wholesome aspirations and to reflect deeply on our Dhamma practice.
Read moreOn Sunday 29 March, Nalanda members gathered for the Society’s 23rd Annual General Meeting. Members received and approved the 2025 Annual Report, rejoicing in the unity and steadfast commitment of members, supporters, devotees, and volunteers. This collective effort contributed to the growing number of Dhamma learning programmes, including the successful completion of WACANA 2025.
Read moreFrom 18 to 30 March, Nalanda was privileged to host Venerable Ajahn Visālo, an Indonesian monk who ordained under Luang Por Liem, Abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong, at Nalanda Centre. This is Ajahn’s third visit to Nalanda and the community was grateful for the opportunity to associate with a well-practiced teacher to learn the Dhamma and make offerings.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia is honoured to host a special lecture by Dr. Ooi Eng Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies in International Buddhist College. Dr. Ooi will bring to light the fascinating world of early Buddhist inscriptions discovered in Kedah Tua – one of Southeast Asia’s oldest civilisations. These ancient records offer rare glimpses into the spread of Buddhism, the networks of trade and culture, and the spiritual life that once flourished on our very shores.
Read moreWe warmly invite you and your family to join the monthly Pindacāra (monks’ alms-round) on Saturday 4 April at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30 am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30 am). We encourage dear friends to support the Sangha, the noble disciples of the Buddha, while cultivating generosity, mindfulness, and wholesome qualities within ourselves.
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