Dāna

15 March 2025

Ven. Jutipañño leads reflection on qualities of a Buddhist practitioner

On Saturday 8 March, we warmly welcomed Venerable Jutipañño Mahāthero to Nalanda Educational & Outreach Centre Kuala Lumpur, for a Dhamma teaching. He guided devotees to reflect on the three qualities of a Buddhist practitioner in order to gauge and better understand our own spiritual progress.

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9 March 2025

Generosity shines at monthly Pindacāra

On Saturday 1 March, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch members and volunteers joyfully conducted the monthly Pindacāra programme at O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets, led by Ven. Rahula and Ven. Buddhananda. It is heartwarming to see marketgoers and traders, both new and regular, enthusiastically offering cooked food, fruits and requisites to the monks on alms-round. Nalanda members and volunteers also shared information regarding the Pindacāra programme, whilst encouraging onlookers to perform this good deed.

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7 March 2025

Dhamma teaching by Ajahn Cagino

Nalanda 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.

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7 March 2025

A blessed Sunday learning with Ven. Ajahn Pavaro

On Sunday 23 February, the community gathered together for Samaggi Sunday Service to delve into Dhamma teachings with Ven. Ajahn Pavaro. Venerable initially trained at Sitavana Forest Monastery and later spent significant years in Thailand at Anandagiri Monastery with Ajahn Achalo. He currently resides at Tisarana Monastery in Ontario, Canada.

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6 March 2025

Hosting monastics at Nalanda on Friday & Saturday

We invite you to join us over the next two days to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings, and perform meritorious deeds of giving as well.

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3 March 2025

Insightful meditation retreat with Ven. Gavesi

From 14 – 23 February, 30 yogis embarked on ten days of intensive retreat under the guidance of Ven. Gavesi. They learnt to cultivate serenity and insight under the Mahasi tradition with daily teachings by Ven. Gavesi, extended sitting and walking meditation sessions, mindful eating, and group interviews with Venerable.

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28 February 2025

Hosting Venerable Ajahn Sunando

From 21 to 24 February, Nalanda members and volunteers were privileged to host Venerable Ajahn Sunando at Nalanda Centre. This is Ajahn’s first visit to Nalanda and we were happy to get better acquainted with Ajahn and receive his guidance throughout his stay.

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22 February 2025

Experiencing joy through kindful deeds

Last Saturday, 15 February, the local community at Seri Kembangan gathered in a festive mood at the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme. This round, volunteers were joined by Nalanda Dhamma School students, as a reward for their teamwork during the School’s Orientation Camp.

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21 February 2025

Hosting monastics at Nalanda this weekend

We invite you to join us this weekend to learn and reflect on the Buddha’s teachings, and perform meritorious deeds of giving as well. Ajahn Sunando will be giving a Dhamma teaching on Saturday 22 February at 8pm. On Sunday 23 February, Ven. Ajahn Pavaro will deliver a Dhamma teaching at the Morning Service. All are welcome.

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19 February 2025

Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Pavaro

This Sunday, we are honoured host Ven. Ajahn Pavaro back at Nalanda for a Dhamma teaching. The service will start at 9am with meditation, offerings and chanting. After the Dhamma teaching, we will offer lunch dāna to Ven. Ajahn Pavaro. You may bring cooked food and fruits to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to Nalanda Centre this Sunday!

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