Buddhist Community

21 May 2026

Support the building of Wisdom Park Phase 2

Since its opening in 2022, Wisdom Park has become a vibrant centre for Dhamma learning, meditation retreats, youth development, and leadership exchanges. As of May 2026, the encouraging response from the Buddhist community has brought the current facilities to full capacity. To date, more than 6,000 participants have benefited from the facilities for training, learning, and cultivation.

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21 May 2026

All-hands-on-deck to prepare for Buddha Day

Wesak Full Moon falls next Sunday, 31 May! The Nalanda community has been joyfully preparing to welcome family and friends for the Buddha Day Observance programmes from 30 May to 7 June. Alongside the Heritage Procession, Dhamma Appreciation Night, Mass Food Offering, and inspiring Dhamma talks, visitors can also look forward to two special exhibitions — “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” and “Wisdom Park”.

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20 May 2026

Mass Food Offering on Buddha Day

In conjunction with Wesak celebrations, a Mass Food Offering will be held on ‘Buddha Day’ Sunday 31 May, at 5.30pm. This annual tradition brings together devotees and the community to cultivate generosity and share blessings.  We rejoice in the kind-hearted support of devotees, who make their offerings with joy and sincerity.

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20 May 2026

Coming together in service for ‘Buddha Day‘

On Sunday 17 May, Nalanda Volunteer Centre warmly welcomed over 70 volunteers for a briefing in preparation for Nalanda’s Buddha Day observance, which will be held from 30 May to 7 June.  During the session, volunteers learned about the host of programmes and exhibitions planned throughout the observance period, and received guidance from their respective team leads on their roles and responsibilities to help ensure a smooth, joyful, and meaningful celebration for all.

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17 May 2026

Sam Poh Thong ‘Joy of Giving’ Carnival for Sangha education fund

On Sunday 17 May, Nalanda leaders paid our respects to Ven. Sing Kang at Sam Poh Thong in Ampang, sharing our rejoice on the joyous fund-raiser.  The event aims to raise funds to support the educational needs of the Sangha. The community gathered since the early hours today to set up stalls and have been welcoming devotees and visitors warmly.  The fair continues until 3 pm and we hope that you can also join the fair to support a noble cause.

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13 May 2026

Nalanda community prepares for Buddha Day

In just over two weeks’ time, Buddhists around the world will be celebrating Wesak or Buddha Day - a deeply significant occasion to honour and commemorate our Teacher, the Buddha. At Nalanda, this year’s Buddha Day observance week will be held from 30 May to 7 June. In preparation for this important celebration, the Buddha Day Working Committee recently came together to provide updates on progress, review plans, and fine-tune the programme arrangements. 

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8 May 2026

Joy of friendship at 12th Nalanda Members’ Convention

The 12th National Nalanda Members’ Convention, held from 1 to 3 May, brought together a heartfelt reunion of like-minded friends united by their love of the Dhamma. The event was filled with joy, reflection, and camaraderie as members reconnected, cherishing the warmth of community and shared purpose.  The gathering served as a reminder of the strength found in friendship and in practicing the Dhamma together.

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25 April 2026

12th National Nalanda Members’ Convention

Next weekend, Nalanda members will convene in Wisdom Park to align ourselves with Nalanda’s educational philosophy and discuss how we can serve others while cultivating ourselves in a more sustainable manner.

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21 April 2026

Fostering the spirit of giving through Pindacāra

On Saturday 18 April, Nalanda members and volunteers resumed the monthly Pindacāra (alms-round) at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan, after a brief pause for festival observances and a members’ retreat. The market community warmly welcomed the Sangha members, stepping forward with gladness and respect to offer alms. It was heartening to witness how simple acts of kindness inspired others to come forward to give on their own initiative.

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20 April 2026

UPM Buddhist Society one-day learning camp at Nalanda

On Saturday 18 April, 30 members of Persatuan Buddhist University Putra Malaysia (PBUPM) held a one-day learning camp at Nalanda Centre. Being in close proximity to UPM, we were glad to host the students once again and to provide a conducive environment for their learning and training.

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