News & Updates

14 April 2026

A story of transformation in the making

Since November 2025, the Nalanda community has been preparing for a 'Dhamma through Drama' production, “The Conquest of Asoka”, with practices and rehearsals ongoing since early this year. This production is also one of the special projects to commemorate the 20th memorial day of the late K. Sri Dhammananda, honouring his enduring Dhammadūta spirit and his compassionate efforts in spreading the Buddha’s teachings.

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13 April 2026

New Year greetings

The people of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Sri Lanka will welcome the New Year this week. We wish our Thai, Burmese and Sinhalese teachers and friends a blessed and peaceful new year celebration.

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11 April 2026

Youth undergraduates stay-in to learn together

From 3 to 5 April, the Nalanda Youth Centre hosted a 3 day 2 night stay-in programme at Wisdom Park for undergraduates. With the theme “Strength in Serenity”, this stay-in aimed to help students strengthen their minds to face life’s difficulties while learning to incorporate Buddhist principles into daily living.

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10 April 2026

Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano arrives at Nalanda Centre

Nalanda members and volunteers warmly welcomed Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano this afternoon. Over the next two days, he will be conducting a Dhamma workshop exploring how we can live the Truth in our daily lives and experience true freedom through inner transformation. A gentle reminder to all registered participants: the workshop begins at 9.00 am tomorrow, with registration opening at 8.30 am.

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8 April 2026

Free School learning trip to National Zoo

On Sunday 5 April, 38 students and 5 teachers from Nalanda Free School had a fruitful learning trip to the National Zoo. The educational trip aims to take students beyond traditional classroom learning and provide them with meaningful outdoor learning experiences. The trip was eye-opening as it was the first zoo visit for many students.

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6 April 2026

Joyful family outing to Wisdom Park

On Saturday 28 March, 65 parents, students, facilitators and volunteers from Family Dhamma School Kuala Lumpur embraced the spirit of “Joyful Awareness” in their first outing of 2026 at Wisdom Park. The outing brought learning outside the classroom, families to experience anchoring themselves in the present and cultivating a deep sense of communal harmony.

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4 April 2026

Youth Dhamma Chat with Ven. Ajahn Visālo

On Sunday 29 March, Nalanda Youth Centre was honoured to host Venerable Ajahn Visālo at the weekly Youth Sunday Service for a Dhamma Chat. Ajahn compassionately guided the youths in meditation, emphasising the importance of being both at ease and aware in meditation and in daily life. He encouraged youths to train themselves to be a silent witness and completely accept what is happening in the present moment.

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3 April 2026

Blessings for Wisdom Park phase 2

On Monday 23 March, Nalanda members gathered together with Ven. Ajahn Visālo to meditate and conducted a blessing session for the start of building Wisdom Park Phase 2. Wisdom Park was envisioned as an integrated educational facility for the training of Buddhist leaders, Dhamma teachers and inculcating Buddhist values and culture.

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2 April 2026

Full-moon Uposatha of Phagguna month

Today marks the full moon of the Phagguṇa month, a meaningful occasion in the Buddhist calendar for renewal, reflection and diligent practice. It is an especially opportune and meaningful time to set wholesome aspirations and to reflect deeply on our Dhamma practice.

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1 April 2026

Nalanda’s 23rd AGM: Strengthening unity for the path ahead

On Sunday 29 March, Nalanda members gathered for the Society’s 23rd Annual General Meeting.  Members received and approved the 2025 Annual Report, rejoicing in the unity and steadfast commitment of members, supporters, devotees, and volunteers.  This collective effort contributed to the growing number of Dhamma learning programmes, including the successful completion of WACANA 2025.

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