Nalanda Bulletin Issue No. 70 (August 2025 edition) is now available for collection at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang, as well as our branches in Happy Garden, Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani. We invite you to peruse through the bulletin to rejoice and learn more about the Dhamma programmes in the past months, and upcoming programmes. Do also share copies with your family members and friends.
Read moreOn Sunday 20 July, we joyfully hosted Ven. Sajjana, a Burmese monk who is currently pursuing his PhD in Delhi University, India. Sis Nandinī Tan led Ven. Sajjana on a building tour where he expressed particular interest in Nalanda’s Tipitaka and book collection in the Library.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 July, Nalanda Dhamma School hosted a Parent-Facilitator Meeting for the Junior and Teenage Dhamma School parents. School Coordinators Sis. Lau Wei Nee and Sis. Poh Chin Hui commenced the meeting with an overview of the learning programmes and school trips held, class profile and attendance records.
Read moreOn Sunday 27 July, Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama gave a special lecture on ‘The Origin of Religion’ at Nalanda Youth Centre, a topic of interest to understand the relationship between man and religion. Ach. Vijaya expounded on how the evolution of man brought about the need for religion and also their respective beliefs on how the universe began.
Read moreAfter 127 years, the Piprahwa relics — precious gemstones and bone fragments believed to belong to Gotama Buddha — have returned to India on 30 July 2025. Originally discovered in 1898 near the India-Nepal border, these sacred items were taken abroad during colonial times.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 July, market-goers at Seri Kembangan morning market had the blessed opportunity to make offerings to venerable Sangha members. This month, we were fortunate to have Ven. Vajira and Ven. Sunanda joining the Pindacāra programme (monks on alms-round).
Read moreLast week, from 23 to 27 July, Nalanda volunteers have been presenting over 270 Care Bags together with healthy home-cooked meals and groceries to five children and elderly care homes around Klang Valley. This week, another 170 bags will make their way to four homes located in Melaka, Seremban and Selangor.
Read moreOn Sunday 19 July, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch Management Committee convened for a training session was guided by Society President Sis. Buddhini Tan, with the support of Honorary Treasurer Sis. Doris Tan. Committee members, eager to learn and grow in their roles became more well-versed in Nalanda’s educational philosophy, its mission, and responsibilities defined in the Society’s Constitution.
Read moreToday, Sunday 27 July morning, Nalanda members headed out towards Setia Alam to set up stall at the Sambodhi Setia Alam Buddhist Association Selangor Fundraising Fair.
Read morePeriodically, Nalanda Institute Malaysia organises WACANA as the premier Malaysian Buddhist Conference, bringing together dynamic, knowledgeable members of the Sangha and lay Buddhist leaders to discuss pertinent issues affecting Buddhism today.
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