News & Updates

10 September 2025

Giving with sincerity is rewarding

On Saturday 6 September, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch hosted the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ programme at the O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, an opportunity for the local community to give with sincerity and without expectations. This wholesome deed of giving (dāna) is not without its rewards, as taught by the Buddha.

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9 September 2025

Harmonious and joyful stay-in for families

From 5 to 7 September, 17 families from Family Dhamma School, Kuala Lumpur, gathered at Wisdom Park for a stay-in programme themed “Brahmavihāra – The Heart of Harmonious Living.”  Over the three days, parents and children engaged in Dhamma sharing, service, and family activities that nurtured learning, togetherness, and appreciation of the four Brahmavihāras – loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity.

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8 September 2025

WACANA Programme Team deep in planning

In the past months, the WACANA Programme Team has been meeting often to plan for the sixth Buddhist Conference, upcoming on 20 December 2025.  The team led by Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, Bro. Tan Siang Chye, assessed the needs and challenges of the community, and further consulted with respected teachers as well as Buddhist leaders to compose a meaningful event for the Buddhist community.

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6 September 2025

Poṭṭhapāda Full-moon Uposatha

Today is the full-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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5 September 2025

Nalanda youth leaders graduate with Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies

Nalanda members and devotees extend our heartiest congratulations to Bro. Yeo Disheng and Bro. Lim Ajit, Nalanda Youth leaders on receiving their Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.  Nalanda Buddhist Society had sponsored their participation in the inaugural academic year of Vidyacarana Buddhist Resource under the tutelage of Ven. K.L. Dhammajoti.

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4 September 2025

WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference

Nalanda Institute Malaysia and Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia are organising WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference on Saturday 20 December, in Menara KEN, TTDI Kuala Lumpur.  The theme for this year’s conference is “Awakening to Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches ”. Find out more at wacana.nalanda.org.my and register today!

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3 September 2025

Youths give out care bags to Mon Refugee Centre

On Monday 1 September, six Nalanda Youth Leaders joyfully distributed over 70 care bags to the Mon Refugee Centre in Kuala Lumpur. We sincerely thank the Mon Refugee Centre, the donors, and all volunteers whose kind support made this project possible. Sadhu anumodana!

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2 September 2025

Paying tribute to Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda on Memorial Day

On Sunday 31 August, Nalanda members, devotees, and students gathered to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the passing of our late Spiritual Adviser, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.  With deep respect and gratitude, we recollected the teachings and exemplary life of the ‘Late Chief’, whose wisdom and compassion continue to inspire and guide us to this day.

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1 September 2025

Tribute to Bro. Oh Kim Leng

It is with a heavy heart that we observe the passing away of Bro. Oh Kim Leng on 30 August 2025. Nalanda Buddhist Society offers our condolences to his wife Sis. Huey Ling, his family, and all friends and students who were associated with Bro. Oh. May he attain the highest bliss of Nibbāna.

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31 August 2025

K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

Today, Nalanda members and devotees commemorate the 19th anniversary of our late Spiritual Adviser Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda’s passing.  Let us come together to celebrate our late teacher’s lifetime contributions to Dhamma propagation with gratitude.

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