From 31 January to 2 February 2026, 80 students and facilitators from Nalanda Dhamma School, along with youth volunteers, came together for a stay-in programme at Nalanda Centre. Guided by the theme “Respect Starts with Me”, the programme provided meaningful opportunities for students to learn the Dhamma, practise mindfulness and strengthen their bonds with spiritual friends.
Read moreNalanda warmly invites you to participate in a four-day Dhamma Camp conducted by Venerable Amarasiri, offering participants an opportunity to deepen their practice through meditation, reflection, and Sutta learning in a supportive and serene environment. Venerable Amarasiri was born and raised in Chennai, India.
Read moreOn Wednesday 28 January, Sis. Sunandā Ong led the first of twelve Mettā Bhāvanā learning sessions at Nalanda Centre. Starting with a guided mettā meditation session, participants then learned that the word mettā, is derived from the Pali word ‘mitta’, meaning friend. It refers to loving friendliness or loving-kindness expressed through goodwill, harmony and non-violence.
Read moreLast Sunday 25 January, Nalanda members, devotees, youths, together with Dhamma School facilitators and students gathered for the year’s first Samaggi Sunday Service. Sis. Santi Cheang, Assistant Honorary Secretary of the Society, delivered the Samaggi message and reminded the congregation of the importance of harmony — harmony within ourselves, and harmony with one another.
Read moreThe new Dhamma School year began on a wholesome note as Nalanda Dhamma School sessions commenced across Sri Serdang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru over the weekend. On Sunday 18 January, the first sessions of Nalanda Teenage and Junior Dhamma Schools and the Parents Induction Programme (PIP) were held at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang. The first session set a calm and purposeful tone for the year, reminding students that Dhamma learning is a gradual and meaningful process that supports character development, mindfulness, and wise living in daily life.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 January 2026, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for a spiritually enriching Sunday Morning Service. In the Dhamma talk titled “Which Happiness Will You Choose?”, Sis. Nandinī Tan shared on the two types of happiness taught by the Buddha: Sāmisa Sukha, happiness dependent on external conditions; and Nirāmisa Sukha, happiness that arises from inner cultivation. The Buddha never denied happiness; rather, his teachings invite us to understand it more deeply, refine its quality, and grow towards a happiness that is truly liberating.
Read moreOn Sunday 4 January 2026, members and devotees gathered for the first Sunday Morning Service of the new year at Nalanda Centre. The morning began joyfully as the Spirited Team led everyone in uplifting songs, creating a warm and positive atmosphere among good spiritual friends.
Read moreOn Friday 2 January, members and devotees gathered to welcome Ajahn Jutindharo on his maiden visit to Nalanda Centre, and to learn from Ajahn in the evening Dhamma talk. Apt advise for the new year, Ajahn reminded us that our worth is beyond just academic or worldly achievements; it is how we make lives better by extending more kindness and friendliness into the world.
Read moreOn Wednesday 24 December, Nalanda Centre was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kalyano for a Dhamma teaching reminding us that the challenges we face in today’s world, with conflict, uncertainty, and suffering which are not new. They were present even in the Buddha’s time. Ajahn shared that while we may not be able to resolve the suffering of the world, the Buddha’s teachings show us where to begin: within our own hearts.
Read moreIn today’s fast-paced world, genuine warmth and kindness can feel scarce. The Buddha’s teachings on Loving-kindness (Metta) offer a powerful way to transform our hearts and improve our relationships. This 12-week Metta Bhāvanā course includes step-by-step guidance including on foundational meditation techniques, emotional awareness, and to explore the profound teachings of the Karaniya Metta Sutta.
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