Today 16 September 2025, marks 62 years since the formation of ‘Malaysia’ – a federation of 13 states spanning the Malay Peninsula, Sarawak, and Sabah. As a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, Malaysians have grown to be more resilient and progressive through the years and endured through challenging times.
Read more68 years ago, a nation was born to the jubilant cries of “Merdeka!”, having triumphed in a long journey of great determination and patriotism. The people of this nation have since demonstrated the same unrelenting zeal to keep the country together. Through difficulties and challenges, Malaysians revealed maturity and prioritised harmony out of love for our home.
Read moreToday is the Republic of Singapore’s 60th National Day. On this joyous occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Singaporean friends a peaceful and joyous celebration of the nation’s 60th birthday. May the nation continue to flourish in peace, harmony, and unity. As neighbours, we rejoice in your journey and the values that bind our communities. Majulah Singapura!
Read moreToday, 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.
Read moreOn Thursday 1 May, members, supporters, devotees and volunteers gathered for Nalanda Day to celebrate the Society’s 22nd Anniversary. President Sis. Buddhinī Tan led us to commemorate the Society’s progress thus far with gratitude for the many nameless, faceless and selfless contributors, and more importantly reaffirm our steadfastness in upholding Nalanda’s mission in holistic education. In conjunction with this occasion, two books authored by Ajahn Buddhadasa was launched and is available for free distribution to the community.
Read moreToday, 1 May 2025 marks the 22nd anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia. In this milestone, we commemorate not just the founding of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia, but also the noble vision and mission it embodies — to learn, practise, serve and propagate the sublime Dhamma for the welfare and happiness of many.
Read more1 May 2025 marks Nalanda’s 22nd Anniversary and we joyfully invite everyone to join us at Sri Serdang for the celebration. Let us gather to honour our teachers, spiritual guides, benefactors and volunteers for their unrelenting support to Nalanda’s mission of holistic education.
Read moreCatch a glimpse of this moving production featuring an interview with Ven. Dhammavuddho before his passing in 2019. In this production, Ven. Dhammavuddho shares about his motivation to become a monk and what the life of a Buddhist monk is, featuring scenes from Vihara Buddha Gotama, Temoh in Perak.
Read moreOn Monday 16 September, Nalanda leaders attended the blessing ceremony organised by Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Centre Malaysia 法鼓山马来西亚道场, in celebration of the centre’s 25th Anniversary. The ceremony was held with the theme “A World of Blessings”, offering well-wishes and blessings for the nation's peace and prosperity on Malaysia Day.
Read moreToday 1 July, as we commemorate another milestone in our journey together at Nalanda Institute Malaysia, I am filled with immense joy and gratitude for everyone who has selflessly contributed to our activities over the past year. Your dedication and support have been instrumental in our achievements, particularly in the successful implementation of important experiential learning initiatives.
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