News & Updates

7 March 2023

Dhamma talk by Ajahn Pavaro

Nalanda Centre is honoured to host Ajahn Pavaro for a Dhamma talk on Sunday 12 March.  We invite you to join the programme which starts at 9am with meditation and chanting.  We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dāna to Ajahn; you may bring cooked vegetarian food & fruits to offer.  All are welcome!

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6 March 2023

‘Māgha Pūja’ Day

Today marks the historical occasion where the Buddha preached the ‘Ovada Patimokkha’ – the summary of His Teachings – at the famed Veluvana Monastery in Rājagaha more than 2,600 years ago.  The Buddha taught the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant bhikkhus the outline of Dhamma practice – “To abandon evil; cultivate virtues; and to purify one’s own mind”.

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6 March 2023

Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. S. Pemaratana

Grab the opportunity to learn from Ven. Dr. S. Pemaratana tonight at Nalanda Centre as he gives a Dhamma talk on “Path to Purification”.

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5 March 2023

Young working adults gather for a day of mindful reflection

On Saturday 18 February, 30 young adults between the ages 23 – 33 gathered at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to learn how to develop calmness and strength in facing the adversities of working life.

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2 March 2023

Nalanda Buddhist Society 20th AGM

Members of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia registered at Sri Serdang headquarters will convene for the Society’s 20th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 19 March 2023, at 2 pm.  Members will review last year’s activities, and discuss the Society’s latest development plans.  The 2023-2025 term Board of Management will also be elected at this A.G.M.  We look forward to welcome you back to our spiritual home.

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2 March 2023

Gratitude & love at ‘Tea-Offering Ceremony’

On Sunday 12 February, devotees, volunteers and Dhamma School students gathered at Nalanda Centre to join the “Tea-offering Ceremony” and Gratitude Day, the first held since the pandemic.  This annual tradition is hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School and is an opportunity for us to express our appreciation to our parents, teachers and elders for their support and care.

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1 March 2023

Hosting Ven. Paññajoti at Nalanda

Nalanda will be hosting Venerable Paññajoti from Wednesday to Sunday (1 to 5 March) at Nalanda Centre. Venerable hails from Sarawak and was ordained in the Mahayana tradition in 2015. In 2018, Venerable re-ordained as a Theravada Bhikkhu under Venerable Dvipitaka Sayadaw Ashin Kovidābhivamsa in Penang, and trained in Bodhivana Buddhist Hermitage, Kuching.

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27 February 2023

Inspiring ‘Bhavana Day’ with Ven. Jutipañño

On Saturday 11 February, 85 participants joined ‘Bhavana Day’ with Ven. Jutipañño Mahāthero, at NEO Centre Happy Garden.  On this day of cultivation tailored for devotees new to meditation, Ven. Jutipañño guided participants in observing their breath and be in the present moment.

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25 February 2023

JB Branch members to convene for 10th AGM

Members of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch will convene for their Branch Annual General Meeting on Sunday 12 March at 2pm.  The meeting will be held at Nalanda Education and Outreach (NEO) Centre, Johor Jaya and is an important platform for members to discuss and plan for the year ahead.  For more information, kindly contact your Branch Secretary.  May you have a joyful and fruitful meeting.

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22 February 2023

‘The power of great compassion’ by Prof. Stephen Jenkins

On Friday 10 February, Nalanda Centre was priviledged to host Professor Stephen Jenkins for a special lecture on “The power of great compassion”.  Prof. Jenkins, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Humboldt State University, shared that compassion is a definitive quality of Buddhism and is uniquely paired with wisdom, having studied the topic of compassion for over three decades.

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