Nalanda

27 August 2025

Hosting SKE Dhamma School Teachers’ Retreat

From Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 August, Nalanda members hosted friends from Seck Kia Eenh, Melaka for the temple’s Dhamma School Teachers’ Retreat.  Led by SKE President Bro. Tan Kim See, Deputy President Bro. Danny Teoh and the School’s coordinator Sis. Lilian Quek, we warmly welcomed the group of 33 Dhamma School teachers, volunteers and students to Wisdom Park.

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26 August 2025

K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

On 31 August 2025, we commemorate the 19th anniversary of the passing of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser – Most Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero. We warmly invite you to join us for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflecting on the teachings and lifetime contributions of the late venerable, this Sunday at Nalanda Centre.

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25 August 2025

Smiles all around at Family Fun Fair 2025

The joy of selfless service and giving is still strong in our hearts a week after Family Fun Fair.  We share with you this video of smiles which are all around the Fair last Sunday 17 August and join us to rejoice! Sadhu.

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25 August 2025

Thank you to Fun Fair’s volunteers

Exactly a week after the Family Fun Fair, Nalanda members, devotees, youths, students and volunteers gathered for the Volunteer Appreciation session at Nalanda Centre on Sunday 24 August.  Chairman of the Organising Committee, Bro. Vincent Lim shared his appreciation for each and every one of the working teams who put forth their best efforts in making this event a joyous event for the Buddhist community and to our stall operators and sponsors for their kind support.

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24 August 2025

Nalanda youths shine at Fun Fair

Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2025 was filled with the joyful spirit of teamwork, learning, and service from 120 youth volunteers consisting of undergraduate students and young working adults.  They brought the Youth Canopy to life with lots of food, beverages, a variety of products and a special exhibition.  Youths also headed recycling efforts to segregate waste and clean recyclables.

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23 August 2025

Thank you for Care bags to Homes

For the past weeks, Nalanda members and volunteers have been carefully packing essential items, groceries and food suitable for welfare homes.  The Care Bags and home-cooked meals have been personally delivered to over 22 welfare organisations, including Orang Asli communities, the homeless, and schools.

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23 August 2025

Poṭṭhapāda new-moon Uposatha

Today is the new-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month.  It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.

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22 August 2025

Students serve joyfully in the Fun Fair

Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2025 was a truly joyful occasion with the wholehearted participation of students from Nalanda Teenage Dhamma School, Junior Dhamma School, Family Dhamma School, and Nalanda Free School.

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22 August 2025

Dhamma talk and lunch dāna with Ven. Professor K.L. Dhammajoti

We are honoured to welcome Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti back to Nalanda Centre this Sunday 31 August, in conjunction with K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day. The Observance Day programme will commence at 9am with the Flag-raising Ceremony and Robe Procession from K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to Nalanda Centre, followed by pūja offerings, chanting, and a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti.

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21 August 2025

Video – Tribute to Ven. A. Ratanasiri

On 17 May 2025, the late Ven. Ratanasiri gave an ovāda (advice) to the Nalanda community at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’. Watch this video of Venerable’s simple but profound teaching.

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