The Nalanda Family Fun Fair is just 4 days away! Come support a good cause and enjoy a meaningful day of fun with your family and friends! With over 140 stalls this year, there will be a wide variety of delicious food and beverages, groceries, household items and more for you to explore. The Fair is thoughtfully laid out to help you find your way around easily. Here are some key areas to look out for on the Fair Map:
Read moreSince their launch in May, hundreds of visitors have visited two special exhibitions at Nalanda Centre — “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” and the Wisdom Park Exhibition. The “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” Exhibition commemorates the 20th anniversary of the passing of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser, Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda. Through a simple yet meaningful presentation, visitors learn about the life, contributions and enduring legacy of the late Venerable. Many have been touched and inspired by his lifelong dedication to propagating the Buddha-Dhamma and serving the Buddhist community. The Wisdom Park Exhibition shares the vision and development of Wisdom Park as a centre for holistic Buddhist education and spiritual cultivation.
Read moreWe are just 5 days away from the much-anticipated Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026. Wondering how to get to the fair at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang? Here are several ways to get to Nalanda Centre for the Family Fun Fair this Sunday, 16 August : (i) By MRT (Putrajaya Line) This line covers areas from Kwasa Damansara, Kepong Baru, Jalan Ipoh, KLCC, to Putrajaya Sentral. Alight at UPM Station, which is just 1 km away (about a 10-minute walk) from Nalanda Centre.
Read moreOn Wednesday 5 August, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the weekly meditation session, guided by Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who was back from Taiwan for “The Fragrance of the Dhamma: A Musical & Yoga Performance” (法语花香). The session began with gentle yoga led by yoga teachers, helping participants relax the body from head to toe. Through mindful movements and relaxation, participants gradually settled into a meditation posture, experiencing the transition from movement to stillness.
Read moreThe Nalanda community is gearing up for the much-anticipated Nalanda Family Fun Fair, happening this Sunday 16 August, from 9am to 3pm! Preparations are in full swing, with a Volunteers’ Briefing held on Sunday 9 August. Preparations are in full swing, with a Volunteers’ Briefing held on Sunday 9 August.
Read moreJoin us with your family and friends for our monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) on Saturday 15 August, at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan. The Buddha praised the practice of dāna as a joyful way to cultivate generosity, gratitude and loving-kindness. By offering alms to the Sangha, we support the continuation of the Buddha-Sāsana while creating wholesome merits for ourselves and our loved ones.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 August, Nalanda members gathered for Members’ Day, a meaningful occasion to welcome new members, strengthen fellowship, and receive updates on the Society’s progress and future direction. Members received an update on the progress of Wisdom Park Phase 2 development and rallied together in preparation for the much-anticipated Nalanda Family Fun Fair.
Read moreToday, the Republic of Singapore celebrates its 61st National Day. This annual commemoration marks the nation's remarkable journey of resilience, harmony, and progress, made possible through the dedication, unity, and vision of generations of Singaporeans. Nalanda leaders and members extend our warmest greetings and best wishes to our Singaporean friends on this joyous occasion. May Singapore continue to flourish in peace and stability, advancing in physical, social, economic, mental, and spiritual well-being for the benefit of all.
Read moreOn Sunday 2 August, the Happy Young Adults Programme commenced with the aim of helping young working adults navigate workplace challenges while cultivating wholesome values in their professional and personal lives. The programme also features experienced industry leaders who share practical insights on thriving in today's working world through the lens of the Dhamma. The morning began with a guided meditation session to calm the mind, followed by an ice-breaking activity that allowed participants to get to know one another and build meaningful friendships within the community.
Read moreWe warmly invite all registered participants of the BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the sixth lecture this Saturday. Achariya Tan Siang Chye will deliver a lecture on "The Awakening Factors" (Bojjhanga), exploring the seven wholesome qualities that lead the mind from mindfulness to wisdom and liberation. Participants will learn how these factors are cultivated, how they support one another in overcoming mental hindrances, and how they can be applied in daily life to develop clarity, tranquillity, and insight.
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