Today, 1 May 2025 marks the 22nd anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia. In this milestone, we commemorate not just the founding of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia, but also the noble vision and mission it embodies — to learn, practise, serve and propagate the sublime Dhamma for the welfare and happiness of many.
Read moreLet us use our time meaningfully this 'Buddha Day' Observance B.E. 2569, by learning, appreciating and reflecting on the Buddha’s teachings. This year’s Buddha Day theme is ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’ and we invite you to join us to explore this theme in the line-up of Dhamma talks from 11 to 18 May.
Read moreOn 19 and 20 April, Nalanda members and volunteers hosted 44 members of Seck Kia Eenh (SKE), Melaka who was journeying the greater Klang Valley to visit a few Dhamma communities. This short but fruitful trip was led by SKE’s President Bro. Tan Kim See and members of SKE’s Board of Management.
Read moreLet us together, united as a Buddhist community, fly the Buddhist flag throughout the month of Wesak to honour the Buddha’s supreme Enlightenment and share the blessings and joy of the Dhamma with all beings around us.
Read moreToday is the New-moon day of the holy Vesakhā Month. On these Uposatha (observance) days, the laity devote themselves to a day of restraint, meditation and cultivation of mindfulness. Some may observe the Eight Precepts and listen to or read Dhamma teachings attentively.
Read moreOn Tuesday 22 April, the young working adults group continued their learning about ‘Building Effective Communication and Active Listening’ with Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. They explored three important skills, being 1) reading the room and paying attention to non-verbal cues to better understand the context 2) logical and analytical reasoning to draw valid conclusions and digest information logically, and 3) asking questions in the right way and in carefully thought-out words.
Read moreIn conjunction with Wesak celebrations, a Mass Food Offering will be held on ‘Buddha Day’ Monday 12 May, at 5.30pm. This meaningful tradition brings together devotees and the community to cultivate generosity and share blessings. We rejoice in the kind-hearted support of devotees, who make their offerings with joy and sincerity.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 April, stall vendors and market-goers at the Seri Kembangan market had the opportunity to offer alms at the pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama. Her presence lent a sense of serenity, invoking faith amongst those who witness this tradition which traces back over 2,600 years to the time of the Buddha. Not leaving empty-handed, supporters were invited to join ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda from 10 to 18 May.
Read more1 May 2025 marks Nalanda’s 22nd Anniversary and we joyfully invite everyone to join us at Sri Serdang for the celebration. Let us gather to honour our teachers, spiritual guides, benefactors and volunteers for their unrelenting support to Nalanda’s mission of holistic education.
Read moreThe most important day observed every year by Buddhists around the world is just 20 days away. We invite you & your loved ones to join us in the host of Buddha Day programmes at Nalanda this Wesak from 11 to 18 May as below. The full list of programmes is at www.wesak.org.my, including those at the NEO Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani.
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