Since November 2025, the Nalanda community has been preparing for a 'Dhamma through Drama' production, “The Conquest of Asoka”, with practices and rehearsals ongoing since early this year. This production is also one of the special projects to commemorate the 20th memorial day of the late K. Sri Dhammananda, honouring his enduring Dhammadūta spirit and his compassionate efforts in spreading the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 March, 65 parents, students, facilitators and volunteers from Family Dhamma School Kuala Lumpur embraced the spirit of “Joyful Awareness” in their first outing of 2026 at Wisdom Park. The outing brought learning outside the classroom, families to experience anchoring themselves in the present and cultivating a deep sense of communal harmony.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 February, Nalanda members and volunteers welcomed 33 members of Persatuan Buddhist Hilir Perak (PBHP) to Wisdom Park for a visit to the educational campus. This short and fruitful trip was led by PBHP’s President Bro. Chua and Deputy President Dr. Tang.
Read moreIn every home, society, or community, there are endearing and wholesome traditions that bring people together. For Nalanda members, one such cherished tradition is taking leave from the society’s leaders and teachers before returning home for Chinese New Year.
Read moreOn Saturday 7 February 2026, Nalanda KL Branch members and volunteers hosted the monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden morning markets. The bustling markets were filled with festive cheer as the community prepared to welcome the Chinese New Year. Many marketgoers and stall operators came ready to offer alms to the Sangha members.
Read moreLast Sunday 25 January 2026, Nalanda members, devotees, youths, together with Dhamma School facilitators and students gathered for the year’s first Samaggi Sunday Service. Sis. Santi Cheang, Assistant Honorary Secretary of the Society, delivered the Samaggi message and reminded the congregation of the importance of harmony — harmony within ourselves, and harmony with one another.
Read moreWe wish Achariya Vijaya, the Chairman Emeritus of Nalanda Education Committee a joyful and blessed birthday! Achariya Vijaya is a stalwart in the Buddhist community, giving Dhamma talks for more than 5 decades, and inspiring the community with his faith and devotion.
Read moreWACANA 2025 was more than a platform for learning and reflection, as many Dhamma friends reunited and re-acquainted with one another. Many had looked forward to this Conference, arriving early in the morning on Saturday 20 December and bumping into friends in the Dhamma circle every few steps.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 December, over 650 members of the Dhamma community from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand gathered for WACANA 2025, to learn and explore ‘Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches’. We were privileged to host the four-fold Sangha of monks, nuns, male and female laity to look deeper into the Buddha’s teaching of “Avoid the Unwholesome, Cultivate the Wholesome and Purify One's Mind” for our own cultivation and equally for the growth of the community.
Read moreWe extend our deepest appreciation to venerable members of the Sangha, the organising committee, forum speakers, volunteers and all participants for your support in making WACANA 2025 a truly wonderful event. Joy fills our hearts in the endearing moments of reunion with spiritual friends as harmony and unity permeated the day. Let us meet again at the Field Engagement Sessions tomorrow to deepen our discussions into community well-being. Sukhihontu.
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