Buddhist Community

16 July 2026

Creating a better life through Dhamma and community

On Sunday 12 July, 190 members of the Nalanda community including adults, youths and Dhamma School students gathered at Wisdom Park for a meaningful Community Learning Day. The programme began with a guided campus tour, where many participants experienced Wisdom Park for the first time.

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16 July 2026

Special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue In Mandarin 佛教三大传承对谈

In honour of the legacy of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, Nalanda Institute Malaysia will be organising a special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue on next Sunday, 26 July to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing.

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14 July 2026

Hosting a wholesome day of Mettā practice

Nalanda Centre was honoured to host a one-day Metta Meditation Retreat organised by Serdang Buddhist Association on Saturday 11 July, welcoming 90 participants for a wholesome day of meditation and Dhamma learning under the guidance of Ven. U Paññasami. Throughout the retreat, participants learnt the true meaning of mettā (loving-kindness), cultivating a heart of goodwill towards family, friends, including those with whom they may experience difficulties, and all beings.

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7 July 2026

Giving with faith, growing in wisdom

On Saturday 4 July, members and volunteers joined the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. As the Sangha walked mindfully on their alms-round, many market-goers came forward with faith and joyful hearts to make offerings, creating a beautiful atmosphere of generosity and gratitude.

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29 June 2026

Luang Pu Maha Sawaeng guides Nalanda community

On Wednesday 24 June, members and devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to learn Dhamma with Venerable Luang Pu Maha Sawaeng.  In his compassionate sharing, Luang Pu reminded us of the great fortune we have today — to encounter the Dhamma and encouraged us to keep the Dhamma and Vinaya close to our hearts, and to walk this path with sincerity. He also emphasised the importance for lay practitioners to diligently observe the Five Precepts as the foundation for a wholesome and peaceful life.

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22 June 2026

Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026

We would like to invite you to join us for a joyful day at Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2026 on Sunday, 16 August 2026, from 9am to 3pm, at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Look forward to a wholesome day filled with delicious food, exciting games, performances, and meaningful activities for all ages. More than just a fun fair, your participation helps support Nalanda's mission of providing holistic Buddhist education and nurturing future generations.

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20 June 2026

Nalanda Members’ Day

We warmly welcome all Nalanda members back to our spiritual home tomorrow (21 June) for Members’ Day, a meaningful occasion for us to reconnect, reflect, and realign with our shared aspirations. Let us gather in unity and harmony to learn about the Society’s latest developments, discuss upcoming programmes, and strengthen our commitment to the Buddha-Dhamma.

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12 June 2026

Harmony & goodwill at Peace Walk

The Peace Walk held at NEO Centre KL on Saturday, 6 June, brought together members of the Buddhist community for an evening of Dhamma reflection and mindful fellowship.  In the Dhamma talk by Achariya S. Vijaya, he shared insights on developing wisdom to see things as they truly are by following the path taught by the Buddha.  Wisdom enables us to recognise the illusory nature of our attachments and that grasping at impermanent phenomena inevitably leads to suffering.

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4 June 2026

Serene Heritage Procession & Dhamma Appreciation Night

Devotees gathered at Nalanda on the full moon night of Wesak, Sunday 31 May, to join the much-anticipated Heritage Procession in a collective expression of faith, gratitude, and devotion. Each bearing candles lit from the flame passed down from the Sri Dhamma Hall, devotees walked peacefully in the Heritage Procession, creating a moving scene of light and reverence.

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3 June 2026

Devotion and Dhamma Learning on Buddha Day

On the auspicious morning of Sunday 31 May, the community of devotees, youths, Dhamma school facilitators, and students gathered to pay homage to the Buddha.  Buddha Day celebrations commenced at 7am with devotees offering alms to venerable Sangha members, followed by a solemn Buddha Pūja which united everyone in the spirit of reverence and gratitude for the great Teacher.

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