Mark your calendar for Nalanda’s Family Fun Fair in Johor Bahru, on Sunday 21 September. We joyfully invite you to participate in this wholesome event which features over 70 stalls offering a variety of home-cooked food, fresh produce, and household items. There will also be performances by talented groups and a special exhibition.
Read moreIn the past weeks, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch members, devotees and volunteers have been working together to prepare for the upcoming Family Fun Fair on Sunday 21 September in Johor Jaya. This yearly fund-raiser brings out the spirit of unity and concord, as everyone contributes in their own way and at the same time strengthen team work in the community.
Read moreOn Tuesday 9 September, the ‘Young Working Adults’ group continued their learning from Datuk Charlie Chia about ‘Managing Expectations’ at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The youths reflected on different expectations we have in life which often leads to stress.
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 6 September, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch hosted the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, an opportunity for the local community to give with sincerity and without expectations. This wholesome deed of giving (dāna) is not without its rewards, as taught by the Buddha.
Read moreFrom 5 to 7 September, 17 families from Family Dhamma School, Kuala Lumpur, gathered at Wisdom Park for a stay-in programme themed “Brahmavihāra – The Heart of Harmonious Living.” Over the three days, parents and children engaged in Dhamma sharing, service, and family activities that nurtured learning, togetherness, and appreciation of the four Brahmavihāras – loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity.
Read moreIn the past months, the WACANA Programme Team has been meeting often to plan for the sixth Buddhist Conference, upcoming on 20 December 2025. The team led by Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, Bro. Tan Siang Chye, assessed the needs and challenges of the community, and further consulted with respected teachers as well as Buddhist leaders to compose a meaningful event for the Buddhist community.
Read moreToday is the full-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.
Read moreNalanda members and devotees extend our heartiest congratulations to Bro. Yeo Disheng and Bro. Lim Ajit, Nalanda Youth leaders on receiving their Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Nalanda Buddhist Society had sponsored their participation in the inaugural academic year of Vidyacarana Buddhist Resource under the tutelage of Ven. K.L. Dhammajoti.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia and Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia are organising WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference on Saturday 20 December, in Menara KEN, TTDI Kuala Lumpur. The theme for this year’s conference is “Awakening to Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches ”. Find out more at wacana.nalanda.org.my and register today!
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