News & Updates

30 April 2026

Closure notice of Nalanda Centre

Nalanda Centre will be closed from 1 – 3 May for the Members’ Convention. Please note that there will also be no Pindacāra at Taman OUG & Happy Garden on Saturday, 2 May. The Centre will reopen on Monday, 4 May.  Thank you.

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29 April 2026

Honouring a legacy – Dhamma through Drama

As we observe the 20th Memorial Day of Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, Nalanda’s Dhamma through Drama production serves as a heartfelt tribute to his Dhammaduta spirit. More than a commemoration, it reflects his lifelong dedication to sharing the Buddha’s teachings with clarity and compassion. Through this drama, the community remembers his example and continues his mission of bringing the Dhamma to life.

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28 April 2026

Mandarin Dhamma Workshop with Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano

Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch is organising a Mandarin Dhamma Workshop with Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano on 27 & 28 June at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Discover how to live the Truth in daily life and experience true freedom through inner transformation. We invite you to join in this programme to learn from Venerable and practise together with like-minded friends.

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28 April 2026

Our Power, Our Planet – Earth Day at Nalanda

On Sunday 26 April, the Nalanda community came together in unity to play our part as caretakers of the Earth. The day began at 8m with offerings and chanting to the Three Jewels, followed by a Dhamma Sharing by Director of Nalanda Dhamma School Sis. See Hui Shien on this year’s Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet” — a timely reminder of our shared responsibility towards the environment.

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27 April 2026

BPS404 – Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering a 12-session Higher Certificate course in Buddhist Studies commencing 27 June 2026 at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. This course consists of six modules including Buddhist history, concept of humanity & sociology, polity & economics, arts & culture, and a Tipitaka workshop.  Participants who have completed the BPS 3-series Buddhist Studies are welcome to enroll into this 5-month course to further your learning and understanding.

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27 April 2026

Rediscovering Kedah Tua through Buddhist inscriptions

On Saturday 25 April, Nalanda Institute Malaysia was honourd to host a special lecture by Dr. Ooi Eng Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at International Buddhist College, attended by over 80 Dhamma friends and history enthusiasts. The session brought participants on a journey through the discoveries of the Bujang Valley, shedding light on the ancient civilisation known as Kedah Tua, which flourished between the 2nd and 14th centuries CE. 

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26 April 2026

Library closed for special exhibition

Please be informed that Pustaka Nalanda will be closed starting tomorrow until 31 December 2026 as the venue will be hosting a special exhibition on the life of Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda as we observe his 20th memorial this year. The Library was previously the main Dhamma Hall before the Centre's expansion to the current premises, and played host to Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda during his visits.

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25 April 2026

12th National Nalanda Members’ Convention

Next weekend, Nalanda members will convene in Wisdom Park to align ourselves with Nalanda’s educational philosophy and discuss how we can serve others while cultivating ourselves in a more sustainable manner.

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24 April 2026

Youths move forward with togetherness on Youth Members Day

On Sunday 19 April, Nalanda Youth Centre members gathered for Youth Members Day. The youths started the gathering by warmly welcoming several new youth members who have participated and contributed actively to the Youth Centre.

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23 April 2026

Earth Day Sunday Morning Service

We invite you to join us to commemorate Earth Day at Nalanda Centre this Sunday 26 April, to give back to Mother Earth and contribute back to the community. The programme which will be joined by Sunday Service devotees, Dhamma School facilitators & students, and Youth Centre, starts at 8am with chanting and a Dhamma sharing by Sis. See Hui Shien, followed by outdoor service.

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