On 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).
Read moreOn Sunday 12 July, while the adults and youths deepened their understanding of Dhamma at the Community Learning Day, Nalanda Dhamma School students also enjoyed a meaningful day filled with learning, service and creativity. The students lovingly prepared and hosted lunch for the adults and youths, putting into practice the values of generosity, teamwork and gratitude.
Read moreWith deep sorrow, we extend our heartfelt prayers to all those affected by the tragic capsizing of two boats in the Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady coast. The vessels carrying more than 500 people are feared to have sunk in rough seas.
Read moreOver the past three weeks, BPS404 participants have been gathering every Saturday afternoon at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, putting in effort to deepen their understanding of Buddhist history, the first module of the course. Through attentive learning, participants are building a stronger understanding of the Buddha’s dispensation.
Read moreOn Sunday 12 July, 190 members of the Nalanda community including adults, youths and Dhamma School students gathered at Wisdom Park for a meaningful Community Learning Day. The programme began with a guided campus tour, where many participants experienced Wisdom Park for the first time.
Read moreIn honour of the legacy of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, Nalanda Institute Malaysia will be organising a special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue on next Sunday, 26 July to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing.
Read moreOn Saturday 11 July, young working adults gathered at Menara KEN TTDI for an engaging forum titled "When Life Changes Faster Than You're Ready For". Datuk Charlie Chia, Bro. Lee Kong Foo and Bro. T.P. Lim shared candid reflections, offering practical wisdom on navigating uncertainty and changes in career and life. The speakers reminded participants that change is a natural part of life, and much of our stress comes not from change itself, but from resisting it.
Read moreToday on 15 July 2026, we commemorate ten years since Nālandā Māha Vihāra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Flourishing from the 3rd to 13th century, Nālandā was a great centre of Buddhist learning, drawing monks and scholars from across Asia to study and practise the Dhamma.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia extends our heartfelt felicitations to Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro on being conferred the title of Somdet Phra Ratchakhana. Ajahn is the first foreign-born monk in Thailand to receive this highest ecclesiastical honour. As reported by The Nation Thailand on 14 July 2026, this royal recognition is a fitting tribute to his decades of exemplary monastic discipline, profound wisdom, and outstanding contributions to the preservation and propagation of the Buddha's teachings.
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