Pertaining to activities, meetings and programmes of Nalanda Education Team, which was established on 1 July 2014.
On Tuesday 25 August, a public holiday, members of the Nalanda Dhammaduta College gathered for their second training with Achariya S. Vijaya, focusing on effective speaking and delivery. Building on the first training on speaker culture and standards, participants learned practical ways to communicate the Dhamma with greater clarity, confidence and effectiveness. The session covered how voice, pauses, body language and vocal expression can enhance delivery and help speakers connect more effectively with listeners.
Read moreOn Thursday 29 January 2026, the Nalanda Education Committee kicked off its first meeting of the year with drafting plans for the 20th Memorial Day of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. This monthly meeting brings together the head of Nalanda educational divisions to strategise and synergise efforts to ensure every division are aligned in its direction and efforts.
Read moreWe wish Achariya Vijaya, the Chairman Emeritus of Nalanda Education Committee a joyful and blessed birthday! Achariya Vijaya is a stalwart in the Buddhist community, giving Dhamma talks for more than 5 decades, and inspiring the community with his faith and devotion.
Read moreToday 11 December is Nalanda Education Day, marking the anniversary of the launching of Nalanda’s “Education Philosophy” – a holistic approach in education, balancing and combining knowledge, skills, values and culture, hence leading to integral development of people. The members of Nalanda Education Committee members gathered to discuss and plan the direction for its educational approach and focus in 2026.
Read moreMankind’s greatest asset is its ability to develop wisdom and transmit it to following generations so that understanding grows progressively. The Buddha is the prime example of someone who developed his wisdom to perfection and taught his followers the secret of happiness to be realised for themselves.
Read moreAnnually, 11 December is celebrated as Nalanda ‘Education Day’. On this day, we mark the anniversary of the launching of Nalanda’s “Education Philosophy” which calls for a holistic approach in education — balancing and combining knowledge, skills, values and culture, thus leading to integral development of people.
Read moreOn 22 – 25 December 2018, 20 Nalanda Dhamma School (NDS) facilitators from across Malaysia gathered for their annual retreat at Nalanda Centre. Led by Director of NDS Sis. Sunanda, the facilitators reflected on their role as educators and developed the 2019 school plan in accordance with Nalanda’s educational philosophy.
Read moreOn 22 December 2018, 80 Nalanda officers across Malaysia gathered at Nalanda Centre for a 1-day workshop themed “The Culture of Awareness-based Learning”. In his opening speech, Chairman of Nalanda Education Team (NET) Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama highlighted that the worth of teachers is in making a positive impact on the lives of their students.
Read moreBy Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Committee.
“A Life of Humility, Modesty and Moderation”
Malaysian Buddhists are gathering this week to usher in the year 2562 of the Buddhist Era, which is calculated from the Mahaparinibbāna (Great Passing Away) of the Blessed One, Buddha Gotama. The day known as Vesakhā full-moon ‘Buddha Day’ marks the anniversary of His Enlightenment. There is great joy for us as we recollect with gratitude the contributions of the Enlightened One to free beings from the shackles of Samsara.
Read moreMessage by Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, Chairman of Nalanda Education Committee
Teacher’s Day is an important occasion on Nalanda Buddhist Society’s annual calendar because we are an educational institution. Without education, we cannot have a civilization.
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