On Sunday 21 June, parents gathered at Nalanda Centre for a forum in conjunction with Parents’ Day celebrations titled “The Essential Parenting Skill in a Changing World.” Sis Livin Leow moderated the forum, with panellists Bro. Tan Say Kee, Sis. Foo Ai Li, Bro. Vincent Lim and Sis. Poh Chin Hui. The session offered a space for learning, reflection, and shared experiences on parenting in today’s fast-changing conditions.
Read moreOn Monday 25 May, Nalanda Free School hosted a holiday craft workshop at Nalanda Centre with 17 students aged 9 to 13 eagerly participating. Teacher Ethel, along with several dedicated facilitators, patiently guided the students to the “Merry-go-round” craft.
Read moreOn Sunday 24 May, 50 parents completed the meaningful 5-week Parenting Workshop conducted by Bro. Aggaphala Yap for Nalanda Dhamma School parents. The workshop was specially designed to support parents in nurturing their children with wisdom and compassion, guided by the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreIn conjunction with the Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda’s 20th Memorial Observance, Nalanda Youth Centre is organising a Young Working Adults Forum to explore how we can cultivate healthier perspectives towards change as a natural part of life. Through this, we hope to build greater resilience in facing uncertainties without compromising our values.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia is honoured to host a special lecture by Dr. Ooi Eng Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies in International Buddhist College. Dr. Ooi will bring to light the fascinating world of early Buddhist inscriptions discovered in Kedah Tua – one of Southeast Asia’s oldest civilisations.
Read moreSince November 2025, the Nalanda community has been preparing for a 'Dhamma through Drama' production, “The Conquest of Asoka”, with practices and rehearsals ongoing since early this year. This production is also one of the special projects to commemorate the 20th memorial day of the late K. Sri Dhammananda, honouring his enduring Dhammadūta spirit and his compassionate efforts in spreading the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreOn Sunday 5 April, 38 students and 5 teachers from Nalanda Free School had a fruitful learning trip to the National Zoo. The educational trip aims to take students beyond traditional classroom learning and provide them with meaningful outdoor learning experiences. The trip was eye-opening as it was the first zoo visit for many students.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 March, 65 parents, students, facilitators and volunteers from Family Dhamma School Kuala Lumpur embraced the spirit of “Joyful Awareness” in their first outing of 2026 at Wisdom Park. The outing brought learning outside the classroom, families to experience anchoring themselves in the present and cultivating a deep sense of communal harmony.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia is honoured to host a special lecture by Dr. Ooi Eng Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies in International Buddhist College. Dr. Ooi will bring to light the fascinating world of early Buddhist inscriptions discovered in Kedah Tua – one of Southeast Asia’s oldest civilisations. These ancient records offer rare glimpses into the spread of Buddhism, the networks of trade and culture, and the spiritual life that once flourished on our very shores.
Read moreIn the past weeks, participants of the Metta Learning Sessions have been gathering on Wednesday evenings to learn this important skill by exploring its every step. Guided by Sis. Sunandā Ong and Sis. R. Paruadi, each session commenced with chanting, guided Metta Bhavana and talks which progressively deepened our understanding of Metta.
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