In conjunction with Wesak celebrations, a Mass Food Offering will be held on ‘Buddha Day’ Monday 12 May, at 5.30pm. This meaningful 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.
Read moreOn Saturday 19 April, stall vendors and market-goers at the Seri Kembangan market had the opportunity to offer alms at the pindacāra led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Anupama. Her presence lent a sense of serenity, invoking faith amongst those who witness this tradition which traces back over 2,600 years to the time of the Buddha. Not leaving empty-handed, supporters were invited to join ‘Buddha Day’ Observance at Nalanda from 10 to 18 May.
Read moreOn Saturday 12 April, Serdang Buddhist Association organised a Metta Bhavana Retreat at Nalanda Centre from 9am to 5.30pm. Ven. U Paññāsami, who currently resides in Dhamma Earth, guided the group consisting of 90 participants in cultivating this ennobling quality of loving-kindness. Tranquillity and calm permeated the Centre as participants listened intently to his instructions and put them into practice immediately.
Read moreFrom 3 to 8 April, we joyfully hosted Ven. Sayadaw Sangharakkhita on his maiden visit to Nalanda. Sayadaw, who hails from Korea and served as a Kammaṭṭhānācariya (meditation teacher) and Vinaya (monastic discipline) instructor for monks at Black River Monastery, Myanmar, afforded Nalanda members and devotees many opportunities to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings and cultivate the virtue of generosity over these 6 days.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 April, Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita led the monthly Pindacāra at the morning markets in O.U.G. and Happy Garden. Sayadaw carried with him his 'Patta Kya' (monastic fan) for practicality, detachment and mindfulness and to symbolise the sacred commitment & adherence to the Vinaya.
Read moreIn the coming days, we invite you to partake in wholesome deeds of Dhamma learning and generosity with visiting monastics, Ven. Ajahn Cagino and Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita.
Read moreNalanda Centre is honoured to host Venerable Ajahn Cagino on Sunday, 6 April. Join us in welcoming Ajahn Cagino for a day of Dhamma practice. Let us come together to offer dāna and learn from him. You may bring vegetarian food or fruits as offerings. For more information, please contact Nalanda Office at 03-8938-1500.
Read moreWe are honoured to host Ven. Sayadaw Saṅgharakkhita at Nalanda from 4 – 8 April 2025.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 March, Nalanda members and volunteers commenced the observance of Patron’s Day with Bro. Benny Liow, with his reflections and sharings on the book he edited “K. Sri Dhammananda – A Pictorial Retrospect”. Heartfelt stories of his time with Ven. Dhammananda, our late Spiritual Advisor brought participants closer to the multitude of contributions that Ven. Dhammananda had brought to Buddhism in Malaysia.
Read moreNalanda Centre will be hosting Venerable Vimuttadhammika from 23 to 26 March at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. Originally from the Netherlands, he was ordained as a Bhikkhu in 2020 under Ven. Ariyadhammika at Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping, Perak.
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