News & Updates

1 July 2025

18th Anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia

Today, 1 July 2025, marks the 18th anniversary of Nalanda Institute Malaysia. Since its establishment in 2007, the Institute has remained steadfast in its mission — to promote, facilitate, and deepen the study, research, and propagation of the Buddha’s teachings.

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30 June 2025

Young working adults explore how to deal with failure and rejection

On Tuesday 17 June, the Young Working Adults group continued their monthly gathering to learn about ‘Dealing with Failure and Rejection’ from Sis. Foo Ai Li at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The session led the youths to better understand the fear of failure and overcoming them with practical steps.

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29 June 2025

Junior Dhamma School outing to Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bank Negara Museum

On Sunday 22 June, over 50 students and facilitators from Junior Dhamma School embarked on an educational outing to the Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bank Negara Malaysia Museum.  Starting the morning with a simple picnic at the Botanical Gardens, students shared a modest meal amidst nature and reflected on the value of contentment and appreciating simplicity.

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28 June 2025

Joyful Dhamma Camp with Friends of Wisdom Park

From 18 to 23 June, we hosted Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter for a meaningful Dhamma Camp held in Kuala Kubu Bahru. Welcoming back our spiritual friends, and making new acquaintances, the six-day camp was filled with ardent learning and fellowship.

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27 June 2025

Nalanda Youth Centre hosts IMU Buddhist Society

Last Sunday 22 June, Nalanda Centre youths warmly welcomed 7 students from IMU (International Medical University) Buddhist Society for the weekly Youth Sunday Service as well as an exchange  and discussion.

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26 June 2025

First ‘Care Bags’ of 2025 shared with kids at Pure Life

Last Saturday 21 June, Nalanda volunteers and youths delivered the first batch of Care Bags, totalling 80, to needy children attending ‘Malam Muhibbah’ at Pure Life Society, Puchong.  Volunteers also contributed food of different cultures to this event, organised by Pure Life which promotes unity and harmony. 

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25 June 2025

Uposatha Service on Āsāḷha New-moon

As the Āsāḷha month dawns today, we invite you to join us at Nalanda Centre for the Uposatha Evening Service.  The service will start at 8pm with meditation and chanting, followed by a Dhamma sharing by Bro. Tan Siang Chye.  All are welcome!

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24 June 2025

Strengthening family harmony on Parents’ Day

On Sunday 15 June, the community at Nalanda including Dhamma School students and their parents gathered to celebrate Parents’ Day - a meaningful occasion dedicated to honouring the invaluable role of parents in our lives.

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23 June 2025

Hosting Ven. Ajahn Hāsapañña and Ven. Ayya Jotikā

From 17 to 23 June, we were honoured to host Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña and Ven. Ayya Jotikā on their maiden visit to Nalanda Centre and Wisdom Park.  Both Venerables were in Malaysia to conduct a Dhamma Camp for Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter.  Ven. Ayya Hāsapañña is the current abbot of Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, while Ven. Ayya Jotikā is her student in the same monastery.

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21 June 2025

Youth members come together on Youth Members Day

On Sunday 15 June, members of Nalanda Youth Centre gathered for Youth Members Day. The gathering began with offerings and chanting, followed by the introduction of the newly-appointed officers for the term 2025/2027, led by Bro. Yeo Disheng as the Youth Leader.

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