Nalanda

19 December 2025

Join Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro tonight

Just last night, members joyfully received Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro and Ajahn Tul at Nalanda Centre. On their short trip to K.L. for WACANA 2025, Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro will also be giving a Dhamma teaching tonight at Nalanda Centre.

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18 December 2025

Countdown to WACANA 2025 – 2 days to go

Today, we have begun setting up the exhibitions and stage at Menara KEN TTDI, and will be putting in the final touches tomorrow. ‘The Space’ on Level 2 has been transformed with informative exhibits which participants can peruse through on Saturday, whilst ‘The Platform’ on Ground floor has its stage all prepared for the WACANA morning programme.

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17 December 2025

Countdown to WACANA 2025 – 3 days to go!

Nalanda Centre has been buzzing with activity as Nalanda members and volunteers offer their time and service to help with the preparations for WACANA 2025, now just 3 days away!  From packing conference bags, preparing exhibition items, updating programme details, and coordinating logistics, the atmosphere is busy yet joyful.

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16 December 2025

Dhamma Teaching by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro

We warmly invite you to join us this Friday 19 December at 8pm for an evening of enriching Dhamma learning with Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro, a highly respected senior monastic of the Thai Forest tradition.  This invaluable opportunity allows us to learn directly from a wise and experienced teacher whose teachings are rooted in deep practice, clarity, and compassion.

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16 December 2025

4 days to go – Welcome to WACANA 2025

In just 4 days time, over 650 participants and volunteers will be gathering for WACANA 2025 at Menara KEN TTDI.  To registered participants, here are a few reminders for your preparations : 1. Registration opens at 8am at the Ground Floor. 2. Parking at Menara KEN is available at a flat rate of RM3.00.

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15 December 2025

Youth Dialogue – Engaging youths in Dhamma

Across Malaysia, temples and Buddhist organisations that once buzzed with intergenerational activities now wonder how to engage youths who find traditional formats uninspiring.  These aren’t abstract problems – they are the daily reality for countless communities. We invite you to join this special dialogue, a platform for honest conversations about these challenges and the strategies to overcome them, led by Bro. Yeo Disheng, Bro. Teo Heng Xuan and Bro. Willing Chen – three dynamic leaders recognised for championing youth empowerment and community building. The service starts at 9am on Sunday 21 December at Nalanda Centre.  All are welcome.

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15 December 2025

Learning awareness in Meditation Retreat led by Luang Por Viradhammo

From 6 to 12 December, peace and calm radiated across Wisdom Park during the Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo.  Over 60 retreatants and volunteers broke-away from the daily grind to progress in their mindfulness practice with his guidance, and serve the community of practitioners. 

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14 December 2025

24HR Metta Chanting at Nalanda

At 9am today, Nalanda members and devotees at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang participated in the 24HR Metta organised by Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM). With faith and devotion, Nalanda members and devotees practised mettā-bhāvanā (loving-kindness meditation) and chanted the Karanīya Mettā Sutta as part of the programme. When we cultivate mettā, our relationships improve, and we create harmony within ourselves and with others.

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13 December 2025

1 week to WACANA 2025 : preparations are rife

WACANA 2025 is just one week away!  Preparations have been on-going for the past weeks, and as we get closer to welcome and host over 650 participants and volunteers, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered at Menara KEN, TTDI on Thursday, 11 December for a comprehensive site visit and volunteer briefing.

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12 December 2025

‘Training to be Simple’ with Dr. Phang Cheng Kar

On Sunday 7 December, Dr. Phang Cheng Kar gave a Dhamma talk during the morning service, on ‘Training to be Simple’ as part of the ‘Happy Mind, Happy Life’ series.  Simplicity is not merely about doing or owning less, but about letting go of unnecessary demands, distractions, and cravings.  With less desires, we can then cultivate contentment, moderation, seclusion, and wisdom, guided by Right View and Right Effort.  A simple life, creates space for reflection, meaningful connections, inner peace, clarity, and the arising of wisdom.

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