News & Updates

15 May 2026

Buddha Day Volunteer Briefing

We welcome all ‘Buddha Day’ volunteers to attend the Volunteer Briefing at 1.30pm this Sunday 17 May, at Nalanda Centre.  The briefing includes an introduction to the Buddha Day programmes from 30 May to 7 June, followed by a familiarisation of your roles with team leads. Thank you in advance for offering your service to community in this auspicious event. 

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15 May 2026

Save lives through Blood Donation

Come join us in the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre on Sunday 7 June, 10am – 4pm, in conjunction with Buddha Day Observance. Blood donation is safe, painless, simple, and one of the most wholesome deeds one can do as a pint of blood saves up to 3 lives!

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14 May 2026

Free School celebrates Teachers’ Day with joy and gratitude

In conjunction with Teacher’s Day celebrations this week, Nalanda Free School expressed heartfelt appreciation to its volunteer teachers who conduct weekly free education classes for students in need. Despite their own work and family commitments, these teachers continue to serve with kindness, patience, and dedication, nurturing students with care and commitment.

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13 May 2026

Nalanda community prepares for Buddha Day

In just over two weeks’ time, Buddhists around the world will be celebrating Wesak or Buddha Day - a deeply significant occasion to honour and commemorate our Teacher, the Buddha. At Nalanda, this year’s Buddha Day observance week will be held from 30 May to 7 June. In preparation for this important celebration, the Buddha Day Working Committee recently came together to provide updates on progress, review plans, and fine-tune the programme arrangements. 

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12 May 2026

Wisdom Park Phase 2 construction begins

Wisdom Park is an integrated educational facility dedicated to the training of Buddhist leaders, Dhamma teachers, and the nurturing of Buddhist values and culture. Since the completion of Phase 1 in 2022, it has served thousands seeking quiet reflection, meaningful dialogue, and holistic education.

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11 May 2026

Young Working Adults Forum registration is open

In conjunction with the Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda’s 20th Memorial Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a Young Working Adults Forum to explore how we can cultivate healthier perspectives towards change as a natural part of life. Through this, we hope to build greater resilience in facing uncertainties without compromising our values.

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10 May 2026

Nalanda leaders attend Tzu Chi 60th Anniversary celebration

On Sunday 10 May, Nalanda leaders led by Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng attended the 60th anniversary celebration of Tzu Chi Foundation at the National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil. The ceremony commemorated Buddha Day, Mother’s Day, and Global Tzu Chi Day, while marking Tzu Chi’s 60 years of compassionate service.

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9 May 2026

Buddha Day 2026 Programmes

Join us to celebrate Wesak 'Buddha Day' at Nalanda together from 30 May – 7 June! Find out more about the learning opportunities available here.

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8 May 2026

Joy of friendship at 12th Nalanda Members’ Convention

The 12th National Nalanda Members’ Convention, held from 1 to 3 May, brought together a heartfelt reunion of like-minded friends united by their love of the Dhamma. The event was filled with joy, reflection, and camaraderie as members reconnected, cherishing the warmth of community and shared purpose.  The gathering served as a reminder of the strength found in friendship and in practicing the Dhamma together.

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7 May 2026

Enriching talks & discussions at Members’ Convention

In the 12th National Nalanda Members’ Convention from 1 to 3 May, Nalanda members aligned with the Society’s direction as well as learn and upskill themselves in critical areas. Upholding the theme “Serving Others, Cultivating Ourselves”, learning sessions explored how we go beyond being a good friend and good practitioner, to being a good teammate to progress together towards our educational and outreach mission.

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