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Read moreWe have received the arrival of Ven. Dīpako at 7pm today at Nalanda Centre. It is Ven. Dīpako's maiden visit to Nalanda Centre and he will be delivering a Dhamma talk and guided meditation from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. All are welcome! Ven. Dīpako was born in the city of Rennes, France to parents of Sino-Khmer heritage. During a visit to Southeast Asia, he discovered Wat Pah Nanachat, the International Forest Monastery in Thailand.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 November, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the commemoration of the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre. The service started with meditation, offerings, chanting, followed by Dhamma talks in English and Mandarin by Bro. Tan Siang Chye and Sis. Nandinī Tan on the indispensable role of the Sangha in our spiritual journey. Their reflections reminded us of the noble aspirations of the monastic community and the importance of lay support in sustaining their noble pursuit.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 November, Nalanda members came together for the last Members' Day of the year. It was a time for rejoice as we welcomed new members who have been serving devotedly in the Dhamma School. Members also received the latest Society updates and 2026 programmes info from the EXCO.
Read moreJoin us for the Weekly Group Meditation this Wednesday, 12 November. The programme will begin at 8.30pm with chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk by Ven. Dīpako. Ven. Dīpako was born in the city of Rennes to parents of Sino-Khmer heritage. During a visit to Southeast Asia, he discovered Wat Pah Nanachat, the International Forest Monastery in Thailand. He developed a keen interest in meditation and the monastic way of life, leading him to become a bhikkhu at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England in 2014. Ven. Dīpako currently resides in Panyagiri Barcelona.
Read moreFrom Wednesday 29 October to Sunday 2 November, Plum Village Malaysia held a Mindfulness Retreat at Wisdom Park, under the guidance of monastic members from across the region. Over the five days, 85 participants and volunteers deepened their learning and practice of mindfulness as they explored the theme “You Have Enough”.
Read moreWe look forward to welcome you and your family this Sunday, 9 November for ‘Sangha Day’. The Observance starts with meditation and chanting, followed by concurrent Dhamma talks in English by Bro. Tan Siang Chye and in Mandarin by Sis. Nandini Tan. With deepened understanding, we shall then make the offerings of robe & requisite to Sangha members. We will together offer lunch dana to Sangha members. Lunch will be served for devotees as well.
Read moreLast Saturday 1 November, the Pindacāra programme was especially endearing with the presence of Ven. Sucitta a bhikkhu (monk), Ven. Ayya Sanghamitta a bhikkhunī (nun), upāsakas (male lay followers), and upāsikās (female lay followers). The community at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets made offerings to the Sangha members with joy and reverence.
Read moreLast weekend, from Friday 30 October to Monday 3 November, Nalanda members were delighted to see Bro. Ooi Choong Li once again back at Nalanda Centre! A good spiritual friend to many since he started to learn and serve at Nalanda from 2008, Bro. Choong Li has been recuperating back at his hometown, Penang due to a serious accident back in 2019.
Read moreThe buzz is building for WACANA 2025! The WACANA 2025 Programme Team and Organising Committee have been hard at work — meeting in harmony to brainstorm, refine ideas, and ensure every detail leads to a truly inspiring conference experience.
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