On Sunday 18 January, Nalanda Youth Centre came together before sunrise, eager to start the new year with a refreshing outdoor hike at Bukit Gasing. The youths gathered at an open field, taking the opportunity to have light conversations and get to know one another first before the host welcomed everyone, lifting the group’s spirits and energy.
Read moreThe new Dhamma School year began on a wholesome note as Nalanda Dhamma School sessions commenced across Sri Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru over the weekend. On Sunday 18 January, the first sessions of Nalanda Teenage and Junior Dhamma Schools and the Parents Induction Programme (PIP) were held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The first session set a calm and purposeful tone for the year, reminding students that Dhamma learning is a gradual and meaningful process that supports character development, mindfulness, and wise living in daily life.
Read moreThe first monthly Pindacāra of 2026 at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, was held on Saturday 17 January. It was a rare and inspiring occasion with four members of the Saṅgha from Dhamma Earth – Ven. U Paññasami, Ven. Sudanta, Sayalay Nanacari and Sayalay Mettā Viharī – walking peacefully and mindfully on alms-round.
Read moreDuring WACANA 2025 on 20 December 2025, Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro addressed the questions posed by participants with clarity, humour and compassion. Watch and learn from this insightful Q&A session with Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro.
Read moreOn Saturday 17 January, Nalanda hosted a visit by Kolej Yayasan UEM (KYUEM) Buddhist Fellowship at Wisdom Park. The group is a newly-established Buddhist youth group in Kolej Yayasan UEM, a leading private boarding school in Malaysia. The group had an exchange with Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. Vincent Lim to understand each other more deeply and discuss future collaborations and support for the newly-founded group.
Read moreToday is the new-moon Uposatha Day of the Phussa month. On this Uposatha day, we deepen our commitment to Dhamma practice by observing the Eight Precepts, engaging in meditation and reflecting on the noble qualities exemplified by this great disciple of the Buddha. We wish you a fruitful day of practice.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 January 2026, Nalanda members from Serdang and Kuala Lumpur branch gathered joyfully at Nalanda Centre for the first Members’ Day of the new year. The purpose of the monthly Members' Day is for Nalanda members to gather in harmony and discuss how to move forward together – summed up as the D.N.A (Direction, News & Action!)
Read moreWe wish Achariya Vijaya, the Chairman Emeritus of Nalanda Education Committee a joyful and blessed birthday! Achariya Vijaya is a stalwart in the Buddhist community, giving Dhamma talks for more than 5 decades, and inspiring the community with his faith and devotion.
Read moreToday, 16 January 2026 marks the 34th anniversary of Ven. Ajahn Chah’s passing. Traditionally on this day, his disciples gather at his main monastery – Wat Nong Pah Pong in Ubon Ratchathani, to observe the memorial and recollect his life and teachings. Known for his wisdom, compassion, and ability to express profound Dhamma in simple and direct ways, Ajahn Chah guided many to observe the way things truly are and cultivate wise reflection in daily life.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 January 2026, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for a spiritually enriching Sunday Morning Service. In the Dhamma talk titled “Which Happiness Will You Choose?”, Sis. Nandinī Tan shared on the two types of happiness taught by the Buddha: Sāmisa Sukha, happiness dependent on external conditions; and Nirāmisa Sukha, happiness that arises from inner cultivation. The Buddha never denied happiness; rather, his teachings invite us to understand it more deeply, refine its quality, and grow towards a happiness that is truly liberating.
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