News & Updates

25 August 2025

Thank you to Fun Fair’s volunteers

Exactly a week after the Family Fun Fair, Nalanda members, devotees, youths, students and volunteers gathered for the Volunteer Appreciation session at Nalanda Centre on Sunday 24 August.  Chairman of the Organising Committee, Bro. Vincent Lim shared his appreciation for each and every one of the working teams who put forth their best efforts in making this event a joyous event for the Buddhist community and to our stall operators and sponsors for their kind support.

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24 August 2025

Nalanda youths shine at Fun Fair

Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2025 was filled with the joyful spirit of teamwork, learning, and service from 120 youth volunteers consisting of undergraduate students and young working adults.  They brought the Youth Canopy to life with lots of food, beverages, a variety of products and a special exhibition.  Youths also headed recycling efforts to segregate waste and clean recyclables.

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23 August 2025

Thank you for Care bags to Homes

For the past weeks, Nalanda members and volunteers have been carefully packing essential items, groceries and food suitable for welfare homes.  The Care Bags and home-cooked meals have been personally delivered to over 22 welfare organisations, including Orang Asli communities, the homeless, and schools.

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23 August 2025

Poṭṭhapāda new-moon Uposatha

Today is the new-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month.  It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.

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22 August 2025

Students serve joyfully in the Fun Fair

Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2025 was a truly joyful occasion with the wholehearted participation of students from Nalanda Teenage Dhamma School, Junior Dhamma School, Family Dhamma School, and Nalanda Free School.

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22 August 2025

Dhamma talk and lunch dāna with Ven. Professor K.L. Dhammajoti

We are honoured to welcome Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti back to Nalanda Centre this Sunday 31 August, in conjunction with K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day. The Observance Day programme will commence at 9am with the Flag-raising Ceremony and Robe Procession from K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to Nalanda Centre, followed by pūja offerings, chanting, and a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti.

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21 August 2025

Video – Tribute to Ven. A. Ratanasiri

On 17 May 2025, the late Ven. Ratanasiri gave an ovāda (advice) to the Nalanda community at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’. Watch this video of Venerable’s simple but profound teaching.

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21 August 2025

Nalanda Family Fun Fair in JB

The Family Fun Fair is back in Johor Bahru!  We joyfully invite you to participate in this wholesome event to raise funds for the provision of community education programmes in J.B.  The much-loved ‘Family Fun Fair’ will take place on Sunday, 21 September, and will feature over 70 stalls offering a diverse range of home-cooked food, fresh produce, and household items.

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20 August 2025

Family Fun Fair – a joyful day with stall operators & supporters

Family Fun Fair 2025 was abuzz with joy and energy as stall operators and sponsors cheerfully sold their delicious food, creative crafts, and useful items — all in support of holistic Buddhist education.  Their hard work and big smiles filled the fairgrounds with warmth, making every stall not just a place to shop, but a melting pot of warmth and friendship.

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20 August 2025

Nalanda leaders pay last respect to Ven. A. Ratanasiri

On the evening on 19 August, Nalanda leaders travelled down to Seck Kia Eenh, Malacca to pay their last respects to Ven. A. Ratanasiri Nāyaka Mahāthera. Venerable previously served as the Abbot of Seck Kia Eenh Temple.

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