Learning

28 May 2026

Free School holiday craft workshop

On 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.

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25 May 2026

Building positive family relationships through Dhamma

On 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.

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11 May 2026

Young Working Adults Forum registration is open

In 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.

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21 April 2026

Step into our rich Malaysian Buddhist heritage

Nalanda 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.

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14 April 2026

A story of transformation in the making

Since 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.

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8 April 2026

Free School learning trip to National Zoo

On 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.

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6 April 2026

Joyful family outing to Wisdom Park

On 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.

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30 March 2026

Step into our rich Malaysian Buddhist heritage

Nalanda 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.

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23 March 2026

Progressing Metta Bhavana with Kalyana Mitta

In 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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9 March 2026

Lunar New Year Sunday Service with Sis. Nandinī Tan

On Sunday 1 March, Nalanda members and devotees returned to Nalanda Centre for the Chinese New Year Sunday Service and tea-offering ceremony. During the Dhamma talk, Sis. Nandinī Tan shared the H.O.R.S.E. Principles of Parenting, offering a meaningful reflection for families at the start of the new year.

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