Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month. It is joyfully celebrated by Chinese people around the world, gathering families to reunite for a meal together. For friends traveling home to celebrate with your loved ones, have a safe journey and harmonious gathering. On this festive occasion, we wish everyone and every family happiness, peace and unity. May you be well and happy. 祝大家 中秋节 快乐！
Read moreToday is the full moon of the ‘Assayuja’ month, a significant Buddhist observance marking the conclusion of the three-month Rains Retreat (‘Vassana’) for Theravāda monks. On this sacred Uposatha day, let us come together in faith and devotion to engage in wholesome practices - observing the Eight Precepts, cultivating mindfulness through meditation, chanting, and offering alms to the monastic community. May this occasion inspire us to renew our commitment to the Dhamma, deepen our practice, and walk steadfastly on the noble path toward liberation.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 September, Nalanda members from Serdang and Kuala Lumpur Branch gathered at Nalanda Centre for Members’ Day. The afternoon was filled with inspiration and joy as everyone looked forward to upcoming programmes, especially the much-anticipated WACANA 2025 this December.
Read moreNalanda Free School would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sin Chew Daily (Johor Bahru edition) for the special interview and feature on our community project. This meaningful coverage not only helps the public better understand our educational mission and values, but also encourages us to continue moving forward with confidence and dedication.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 September, families gathered once again at the Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Family Dhamma School for a warm and engaging session of shared learning. The School continues to be more than a weekly class, it is a living practice-space where parents and children walk the Dhamma path together, nurturing kindness, patience, and wise speech through everyday activities.
Read moreDame Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has passed away peacefully on 1 October at the age of 91. For over six decades, she inspired humanity with her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, her tireless advocacy for wildlife conservation, and her compassionate call to protect the Earth for future generations. Her life’s work has left an indelible mark on science, environmental stewardship, and the global movement for compassionate living.
Read moreOn Sunday 28 September, the community came together for Samaggi Day, observed on the last Sunday of every month. Members and devotees were joined by Nalanda youths and Dhamma School students for morning meditation, offerings, and chanting, fostering a spirit of unity and harmony.
Read morePreparations of WACANA 2025 are well underway, as the organising team works diligently to ensure a meaningful and inspiring conference for all participants. On Saturday 27 September, the WACANA Working Team gathered at Nalanda Centre to review progress, share updates on preparations, and coordinate efforts for smooth and effective collaboration.
Read moreOn Wednesday 25 September, devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Johor Bahru for the weekly meditation session. The evening began with offerings, chanting, meditation, and followed by a Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandini Tan.
Read moreNalanda Free School warmly invites all parents, guardians, and teachers to a parenting talk in Mandarin by registered and licensed counsellor Bro. Aggaphala Yap, on the theme “Parents’ Guide to Handling Bullying”.
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