Buddhist Community

29 May 2026

2 days to Buddha Day – Getting to Nalanda

We warmly welcome you to Nalanda Centre this coming week for Buddha Day programmes held from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June. If you are taking the MRT Putrajaya line which covers areas from Kwasa Damansara, Kepong Baru, Jalan Ipoh, KLCC, to Putrajaya Sentral, alight at the UPM Station which is just 1 km or a 13-minute minute walk from Nalanda Centre.

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29 May 2026

Youth Exchange with KMB Widyodaya

On Wednesday 27 May, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted a Youth Leadership Exchange with Komunitas Mahasiswa Buddhis (KMB) Widyodaya, the Buddhist society of Prasetiya Mulya University in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Youth leaders gathered at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to learn from each other, in order to bring back ideas and insights for the benefit of their communities.

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28 May 2026

3 day to Buddha Day – bringing forth a meaningful observance

This year’s Buddha Day Observance at Nalanda Buddhist Society will span a week from Saturday, 30 May to Sunday, 7 June. The Organising Committee led by Sis. Livin Leow and Sis. Loh Pei Qi began preparations two months ago, with working teams comprising members from across the Society’s learning divisions — bringing together devotees, youths, Dhamma School students, and volunteers in a spirit of unity and service.

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23 May 2026

Nalanda joins National Wesak Conference 2026

Today, Saturday 23 May, leaders and volunteers from Nalanda Buddhist Society attended the National Wesak Conference 2026 at Menara KEN, organised by the Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council. The gathering brought together Buddhist communities from across the country in a spirit of learning, fellowship, and shared commitment to the Buddha’s teachings.

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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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