News & Updates

21 October 2025

Young working adults learn to navigate work challenges with Dhamma

On Tuesday 14 October, the Young Working Adults group continued their learning with Sis. Foo Ai Li on how we can uphold Buddhist values at work , at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Happy Garden. The session provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the inner conflicts they face in their daily working lives.

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21 October 2025

Kattika new-moon Uposatha

Today is the new-moon day of the ‘Kattika’ month. This is a great opportunity to spend time deepening our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks. Let us reflect on the teachings of the Buddha on this Uposatha with faith, confidence and joy.

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20 October 2025

Joyous Diwali to all

Today is the celebration of ‘Diwali’, or ‘Deepavali’ in Malaysia, often called the “festival of lights”.  The light that abolishes darkness is symbolic of the triumph of goodness over evil; truth over falsehood; and wisdom over ignorance. 

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18 October 2025

Registration for Dhamma School now open

Learning the Dhamma nurtures wisdom, compassion, and moral strength — qualities essential for living a happy and meaningful life. Nalanda Dhamma School offers a holistic Buddhist education that guides young people to grow with clarity of mind, kindness of heart, and strength of character. By imparting them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and most importantly, religious and moral values, the School nurtures students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals. Through joyful learning, experiential activities, and wholesome friendships, they develop discipline and purpose in life.

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17 October 2025

Nalanda Youth & Dhamma School Captain Ball 2025

On Sunday 12 October, Nalanda Youths and Dhamma School seniors came together for the much-anticipated Captain Ball Tournament 2025, bringing together over 30 participants in the spirit of camaraderie and teamwork. The youths and teenagers had two training sessions to learn the basics of the game and build teamwork dynamics in preparation for the friendly tournament. These sessions were filled with joy, energy, and encouragement.

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16 October 2025

WACANA 2025 – Interview with Tan Siang Chye

In this video, Conference Chairperson Achariya Tan Siang Chye invites Buddhist community leaders, teachers, and devotees to participate in WACANA 2025, which will be held on Saturday 20 December in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Find out more and register at wacana.nalanda.org.my.

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16 October 2025

Parenting Workshop: responding wisely to school bullying

On Sunday 12 October, Nalanda Free School organised a Parenting Workshop to address a growing concern among families on how to respond when a child faces bullying at school. Bro. Aggaphala Yap, a qualified counsellor, led the session with clarity, first explaining the difference between playful teasing and serious bullying, and reminding parents to always listen attentively when a child speaks up.

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15 October 2025

Video – A Meaningful Mid-Autumn Celebration at Nalanda

Families, students, and community members came together to share moments of joy, from delightful performances and fun-filled games to meaningful reflections and a serene lantern walk under the moonlight. Watch and share this video capturing the warm smiles and cherished moments of our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.

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14 October 2025

Lanterns of Joy, Light of Wisdom

On the night of Saturday, 11 October, Nalanda community joyfully gathered at Nalanda Centre to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the theme “Lanterns of Joy, Light of Wisdom.” Organised by Nalanda Dhamma School, the celebration brought together leaders, members, parents, youths, and students for an evening filled with warmth and camaraderie.

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13 October 2025

‘Joyful Living’ with Firefly Mission

From 9 to 11 October, we hosted friends from Firefly Mission Singapore for a Dhamma learning camp themed ‘Joyful Living’ at Wisdom Park. On the occasion of Firefly’s 20th anniversary this month, we explored and reflected on the blessings in life as well as how we can further inculcate Dhamma to enhance joy and peace within.

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