Nalanda Buddhist Society

10 April 2025

Hosting and learning with Sayadaw Sangharakkhita

From 3 to 8 April, we joyfully hosted Ven. Sayadaw Sangharakkhita on his maiden visit to Nalanda.  Sayadaw, who hails from Korea and served as a Kammaṭṭhānācariya (meditation teacher) and Vinaya (monastic discipline) instructor for monks at Black River Monastery, Myanmar, afforded Nalanda members and devotees many opportunities to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings and cultivate the virtue of generosity over these 6 days. 

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9 April 2025

Buddha Day B.E. 2569 Programmes at Nalanda

Namo Buddhaya! This year’s Buddha Day commemoration at Nalanda will commence from 10 May to 18 May with a host of Dhamma learning and devotional programmes as listed below.  The theme for Buddha Day B.E. 2569 is ‘Living a Life of Wisdom and Compassion’, and we invite you to come explore how we can develop our wisdom and compassion for our own spiritual progress and at the same time to benefit our loved ones, our social circle and the wider community.

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7 April 2025

Pindacāra led by Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita

On Saturday 5 April, Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita led the monthly Pindacāra at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden. Sayadaw carried with him his 'Patta Kya' (monastic fan) for practicality, detachment and mindfulness and to symbolise the sacred commitment & adherence to the Vinaya.

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6 April 2025

Undergraduate Stress Management Workshop

Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a stress management workshop, on Sunday 13 April from 2pm to 5pm at Nalanda Centre. This 1-day workshop will be conducted by Dr. Phang Cheng Kar and is tailored for students between ages 16 to 23.  Among the workshop highlights are inspiring talks and peer discussions on how to handle stress faced during our schooling and college days.

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5 April 2025

Undergraduates learn & connect at Stay-In Programme

From Saturday 29 March to Tuesday 1 April, over 50 youths and volunteers dedicated the long holiday-weekend to Dhamma learning and service at the Undergraduates Stay-in Programme in Wisdom Park, organised by Nalanda Youth Centre.  The students explored the theme ‘Path of Togetherness’ as they developed stronger bonds of friendship and the beginnings of a peer community.

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3 April 2025

‘Happy Young Adults’ build confidence and assertiveness

On Tuesday 25 March, 'Happy Young Adults' continued their learning with Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy about ‘Building Confidence and Assertiveness’ at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The group started the session with defining confidence and the common challenges faced in establishing confidence at work and in life.

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2 April 2025

Wholesome learning opportunities ahead

n the coming days, we invite you to partake in wholesome deeds of Dhamma learning and generosity with visiting monastics, Ven. Ajahn Cagino and Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita. Grab this opportunity to learn and make offerings to well-practised Sangha members.

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1 April 2025

Ven. Ajahn Cagino at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur

NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur is honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Cagino for a guided meditation session and Dhamma talk in Mandarin. 

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30 March 2025

Family Dhamma School outing to Wisdom Park

On 22 March, the Family Dhamma School in Kuala Lumpur held its school session in Wisdom Park as their first outing in 2025. A total of 65 members of the School started the day with meditation and devotional chanting, joint by youths and volunteers.

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29 March 2025

Joyful Family Sports Day at Putrajaya

On Sunday 23 March, over 200 parents, youths, teenagers, and children gathered at Taman Putra Perdana, Putrajaya for an energetic Family Sports Day. The morning kicked off with a lively warm-up session before families teamed up for a series of fun-filled tele-match games. 

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