Buddhist History

7 August 2026

BPS 404 sixth lecture

We warmly invite all registered participants of the BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the sixth lecture this Saturday. Achariya Tan Siang Chye will deliver a lecture on "The Awakening Factors" (Bojjhanga), exploring the seven wholesome qualities that lead the mind from mindfulness to wisdom and liberation.

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31 July 2026

BPS 404 fifth lecture

We warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the fifth lecture this Saturday. Achariya Tan Siang Chye will deliver a lecture on "The Five Aggregates & the Six Sense Bases," exploring two fundamental teachings that help us understand the nature of our body, mind, and experience. Through these essential frameworks, participants will gain deeper insight into how suffering arises and how wisdom can be cultivated through clear understanding.

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27 July 2026

Ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

On Saturday 25 July 2026, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee.  With this inscription, Sarnath is internationally recognised for its Outstanding Universal Value as one of the world's most significant Buddhist heritage sites.

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17 July 2026

BPS404 commenced with keen learning on Buddhist history

Over the past three weeks, BPS404 participants have been gathering every Saturday afternoon at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, putting in effort to deepen their understanding of Buddhist history, the first module of the course.  Through attentive learning, participants are building a stronger understanding of the Buddha’s dispensation.

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15 July 2026

A decade since Nālandā Māha Vihāra as a UNESCO World Heritage site

Today on 15 July 2026, we commemorate ten years since Nālandā Māha Vihāra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Flourishing from the 3rd to 13th century, Nālandā was a great centre of Buddhist learning, drawing monks and scholars from across Asia to study and practise the Dhamma.

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11 July 2026

BPS 404 third lecture

We warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the third lecture this afternoon. The lecture, "Expansion of Buddhism: The Northern Transmission through Central Asia to East Asia," will be delivered by Bro. Benny Liow at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, from 2 pm to 6 pm.

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1 July 2026

BPS 404 second lecture

We warmly invite all registered participants of BPS 404 Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies to attend the second lecture on Saturday, 4 July. This lecture, titled "The Buddha's Mission," will be delivered by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy and will be held at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, from 2pm to 6pm.

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24 June 2026

BPS 404 starts this Saturday

We invite registered participants of BPS 404, Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies, for the first lecture this Saturday 27 June. The course will be held at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre (across the main road from Nalanda Centre) from 2 to 6pm. Registration opens at 1.15pm and we encourage you to arrive early to settle in. We look forward to welcoming you this Saturday.

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18 May 2026

Nalanda Institute offers Higher Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering  a 12-session Higher Certificate course in Buddhist Studies commencing 27 June 2026 at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  Participants who have completed the BPS 3-series Buddhist Studies are welcome to enroll into this 5-month course to further your learning and understanding.

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2 May 2026

BPS404 – Higher Certificate in Buddhist Studies

Nalanda Institute Malaysia is offering a 12-session Higher Certificate course in Buddhist Studies commencing 27 June 2026 at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. This course consists of six modules including Buddhist history, concept of humanity & sociology, polity & economics, arts & culture, and a Tipitaka workshop.  Participants who have completed the BPS 3-series Buddhist Studies are welcome to enroll into this 5-month course to further your learning and understanding.

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