Nalanda Branch & NEO Centre

14 June 2026

Gimhāna Period: deepening Dhamma learning and practice

The annual Gimhāna Period begins today at Nalanda and continues for seven weeks until 28 July.  This observance commemorates the period following the Buddha’s Enlightenment on the Wesak full-moon day, when He spent seven weeks in the vicinity of the Bodhi Tree contemplating the profound Dhamma He had realised.

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12 June 2026

Harmony & goodwill at Peace Walk

The Peace Walk held at NEO Centre KL on Saturday, 6 June, brought together members of the Buddhist community for an evening of Dhamma reflection and mindful fellowship.  In the Dhamma talk by Achariya S. Vijaya, he shared insights on developing wisdom to see things as they truly are by following the path taught by the Buddha.  Wisdom enables us to recognise the illusory nature of our attachments and that grasping at impermanent phenomena inevitably leads to suffering.

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11 June 2026

Piṇḍacāra cultivates generosity and gratitude

As part of the Buddha Day Observance Week programme from 30 May to 6 June, devotees and volunteers joined Ayya Sanghamittā on Saturday 6 June, for Piṇḍacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden markets.  The alms round provided an opportunity for the public to connect with the Buddha Sāsana through acts of generosity and reverence.

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8 June 2026

Buddha Day Observance Week: deepening practice through meditation and Dhamma

In conjunction with Buddha Day B.E. 2570 Observance Week, two Group Meditation and Dhamma Talk sessions were held on 3 and 4 June at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang and NEO KL Branch respectively. These programmes brought together spiritual friends to meditate, learn the Dhamma, and strengthen their practice in a peaceful and supportive environment.

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3 June 2026

Buddha Day Observance at NEO KL – Pindacāra & Peace Walk

We invite you and your loved ones to join Buddha Day Observance programmes hosted by Nalanda K.L. Branch this Saturday, 6 June as follows : Offer alms to venerable Sangha members at the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ at O.U.G. and Happy Garden. We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at NEO Centre in Happy Garden after the alms round. You may bring cooked vegetarian food to offer.

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30 May 2026

1 day to Buddha Day: week long observance commences tonight

Buddha Day Observance commences this evening (30 May 2026).  This week-long observance starts at 8pm tonight with Buddha Day Eve Service featuring Buddha Pūja, offerings, meditation and a Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy on “The Buddha’s Life Journey”.  Let us gather with spiritual friends to reflect on the Buddha’s path to enlightenment and liberation.

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26 May 2026

5 days to Buddha Day : Upcoming Dhamma talks

The full-moon of the Wesak month is just days away, and we have lined up six Dhamma talks during the Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda starting from this Saturday.  We invite you to come join the programmes listed below to explore the theme of ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion’.  All are welcome.

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19 May 2026

Family Dhamma School at NEO JB prepares for Buddha Day

On Saturday 16 May, the Johor Bahru Branch Family Dhamma School joyfully resumed its sessions as children, parents, and facilitators gathered in preparation for the upcoming Buddha Day Observance, now just two weeks away.  Guided by Sis. See Hui Shien and Sis. Saw Geik Cheok, students learned about the life of the Buddha, His Enlightenment, and His noble qualities.

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9 May 2026

Buddha Day 2026 Programmes

Join us to celebrate Wesak 'Buddha Day' at Nalanda together from 30 May – 7 June! Find out more about the learning opportunities available here.

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31 March 2026

Hosting Ajahn Visalo at Nalanda Centre

From 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.

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