Dhamma Teaching

10 March 2026

Exploring the Ovāda Patimokkha on Māgha Pūja

On Tuesday 3 March, the auspicious night of the Māgha Pūja, Bro. Tan Siang Chye expounded on the ‘Ovāda Patimokkha’ which the Buddha had delivered under the same full-moon.  Bro. Siang Chye led the group to also explore how to put these teachings into practice, and understand what are the common distractions which stops us from practicing wholeheartedly.

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6 March 2026

Hosting Ajahn Visālo at Nalanda

We are honoured and overjoyed to host Ven. Ajahn Visālo again at Nalanda from 18 – 30 March 2026! In Ajahn's short and fruitful stay here, there will be many opportunities to listen to his Dhamma teachings and make meal-offerings. Grab this opportunity to associate with a wise and well-practised teacher.

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12 February 2026

Registration closed for Dhamma Workshop with Ven. Kittisobhano

Registration for the Dhamma workshop with Ven. Kittisobhano on 11 & 12 April 2026 is now closed due to overwhelming response. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to welcoming participants to Nalanda Centre in April!

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10 February 2026

Dhamma Workshop with Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano

Nalanda Buddhist Society is organising a Dhamma Workshop with Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano on 11 & 12 April at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang.  Discover how to live the Truth in daily life and experience true freedom through inner transformation.

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9 February 2026

Ven. Pemaratana expounds benefits of mettā

On Wednesday 4 February 2026, we joyfully welcomed Ven. Dr. S. Pemaratana back to Nalanda Centre for guided meditation and a Dhamma teaching. Ven. Pemaratana led devotees in mettā meditation, radiating loving-kindness to ourselves and others.

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28 December 2025

A timeless path in a changing world

On 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. 

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28 December 2025

Register for Metta Bhāvanā learning sessions

In 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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27 December 2025

Enhancing harmony in the community with Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro

On Friday 19 December, Nalanda Centre was honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro and Ajahn Tul during their visit to Malaysia for WACANA 2025. The Nalanda management and education team were privileged to associate with them and engage in meaningful discussions, learning from Ajahn Jayasaro’s wisdom.

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22 August 2025

Dhamma talk and lunch dāna with Ven. Professor K.L. Dhammajoti

We are honoured to welcome Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti back to Nalanda Centre this Sunday 31 August, in conjunction with K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day. The Observance Day programme will commence at 9am with the Flag-raising Ceremony and Robe Procession from K. Sri Dhammananda Centre to Nalanda Centre, followed by pūja offerings, chanting, and a Dhamma teaching by Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti.

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19 May 2025

Learning with Āyasmā Aggacitta at Gradual Training Sutta Study

On Saturday 10 May, the first programme of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance B.E. 2569 commenced early in the morning at Nalanda Centre with 60 participants joining the Gradual Training Sutta Study and Meditation Workshop guided by Āyasmā Aggacitta.  The participants and facilitators who had begun preparations with pre-workshop discussions online, joyfully met up to learn in-person from Āyasmā.

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