In this video, WACANA speaker Ven. Mahinda invites Buddhist community leaders, teachers, and devotees to participate in WACANA 2025, which will be held on Saturday 20 December in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreNalanda members and devotees respectfully extend our warmest felicitations to the Most Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Mahā Thera on his 72nd birthday today. On this auspicious occasion, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for his tireless and selfless efforts in propagating the Dhamma to the Buddhist community in Malaysia for more than 40 years, and for his esteemed role as a spiritual advisor to many.
Read moreOn Sunday 26 October, Nalanda Free School held its last-term teachers’ meeting, hosted by School Principal Dr. Ng Chwee Fang. The gathering brought together dedicated volunteer teachers to review their classes’ progress and reflect on the past term’s teaching experiences.
Read moreFrom 18 to 20 October, Nalanda Youth Centre leaders and core members gathered at Wisdom Park for their annual Fuel-Up Camp, to review both personal and organisational progress, and chart Youth Centre’s direction for 2026. With guidance from Youth Mentor, Sis. Nandinī Tan, and Youth Centre senior leaders Bro. Yeo Disheng and Bro. Ajit Lim, the youths learned about the spirit of a Buddhist youth leader, as well as how to uplift and connect with others with care.
Read moreFrom 18 to 20 October, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and volunteers from Serdang, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru gathered at Wisdom Park for the Annual Facilitators’ Retreat. Themed “Discover, Grow & Inspire”, the retreat was a time for renewal, reflection, and reconnection among the dedicated team of volunteers who guide and nurture young learners in Dhamma education.
Read moreWe invite you to join us in observing the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre on Sunday, 9 November. This is an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind.
Read moreOn Saturday 18 October, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered at the Seri Kembangan morning market for the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme with faith and joy. As the venerable monks walked calmly through the market lanes, many devotees and stall owners paused their busy routines to respectfully offer alms with palms joined in reverence.
Read moreToday is the new-moon day of the ‘Kattika’ month. This is a great opportunity to spend time deepening our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks. Let us reflect on the teachings of the Buddha on this Uposatha with faith, confidence and joy.
Read moreToday is the celebration of ‘Diwali’, or ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia, often called the “festival of lights”. The light that abolishes darkness is symbolic of the triumph of goodness over evil; truth over falsehood; and wisdom over ignorance.
Read moreOn Tuesday 14 October, the Young Working Adults group continued their learning with Sis. Foo Ai Li on how we can uphold Buddhist values at work , at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Happy Garden. The session provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the inner conflicts they face in their daily working lives.
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