Buddhist Forum

22 July 2026

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

Join us this Sunday for a meaningful morning as respected monastic from the Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna traditions come together to share how the Buddha's Teaching is preserved and propagated in today's world. Our distinguished speakers: Ven. U Paññāsāmi (慧主法师) from Dhamma Earth (法域) – specialising in Pāli Canon studies, meditation, and Dhamma education.

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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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22 December 2025

Dhamma community unites at WACANA 2025

On 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.

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10 December 2023

Missionary spirit shines in Members’ Forum

In the last 2 days, Nalanda members have been deeply exploring the theme “Towards a Buddhist Missionary” at the 9th Nalanda National Members’ Convention being held at Wisdom Park.  This culminated in a forum this afternoon, to learn from the personal life stories and motivations of three dedicated members who have each persevered in their Dhamma learning and service to the Buddhist community.

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26 November 2023

Each of us can play our role to preserve the Sāsana

On Sunday 19 November, Nalanda members and devotees came together to learn in the special Buddhist Leadership Forum organised in conjunction with the Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme (YEP).  Moderated by Sis. Sandy Lim, the congregation better understood  how we can each play our part in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana from renowned social reformist Ven. Sanghasena Mahathero, Datuk Charlie Chia and Sis. Santi Cheang.

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15 November 2023

Leadership Forum this Sunday

Join us this Sunday 19 November, at Nalanda Centre for a special Leadership Forum held in conjunction with the 2nd Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme. Let us learn from panellists Ven. Sanghasena Māhathera, Datuk Charlie Chia and Sis. Santī Cheang about our roles in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana.

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12 November 2023

Leadership Forum; our role in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana

In conjunction with the 2nd Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Programme, Nalanda Centre will host a special Leadership Forum on Sunday 19 November.  The forum features panellists Ven. Sanghasena Māhathera, Datuk Charlie Chia and Sis. Santī Cheang who will lead the discussion on the roles that monastics and laity play in preserving the Buddha-Sāsana. 

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13 June 2023

‘Happy Young Adults’ forum

Nalanda Youth Centre welcomes working adults of ages 23-33 to join the Happy Young Adults forum themed ‘Achieve Career Success NOW’ and learn how we can thrive at the workplace, and find deeper satisfaction in life.  The forum panelists feature Buddhist practitioners who will share their diverse experience and perspectives in reaching career goals whilst upholding Dhamma principles.

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21 October 2022

“Happy Young Adults” conclude with forum

The inaugural “Happy Young Adults” programme concluded last Tuesday 11 October after 11 weekly gatherings to address common challenges faced by young working adults, and how to resolve them skillfully in accordance with Dhamma. The insightful talks and discussions with speakers who exemplify strong values throughout their careers, as well as interactive activities, culminated in a public forum on “Being a Successful Working Buddhist”.

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5 September 2022

Youths host Sunway University Buddhist Society

On Sunday 28 August, Nalanda Youth Centre hosted 20 students from Sunway University Buddhist Society at the weekly Youth Sunday Service. After the morning meditation and chanting, a youth forum was moderated by Sis. Lim Xin to explore how young adults can face uncertainty at different junctures in their lives.

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