Meditation

Meditation programmes organised by Nalanda, or meditation-related topics.

21 June 2026

First Uposatha Service for Gimhāna Period 2026

On Monday 15 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the evening Uposatha Service at the start of the annual Gimhāna Period, a special time dedicated to intensified practice and spiritual cultivation.  Sis. Nandinī Tan led a reflection on the gradual spiritual evolution from an anāriya (unenlightened being) to an ariya (noble disciple), for devotees to gain clarity on the path of inner transformation. Devotees also deep-dived into the Five Daily Practices observed during the Gimhāna period.

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19 June 2026

Establishing mindfulness: a journey through Satipatthāna

Nalanda has commenced its 12-session Satipatthāna Meditation Programme, held every Wednesday evening from June to September, guiding participants on the Buddha’s direct path to developing mindfulness, awareness and wisdom. In the first two sessions, participants explored the foundations of Satipaṭṭhāna, the cultivation of mindfulness and clear comprehension in daily life.  They learned that meditation is not merely about calming the mind, but about developing the ability to observe experiences as they truly are, with understanding and wisdom.

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19 June 2026

Group meditation & Dhamma talk by Luang Pu Maha Sawaeng

Next Wednesday 24 June, let us make time and effort to gather and learn from Luang Pu Maha Sawaeng, a highly respected and humble monk who delivers easy to understand yet deeply touching Dhamma talks. The service commences at 8pm at Nalanda Centre in Sri Serdang. Luang Pu studied at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, from 1970 to 1973, where he also helped support temple construction and restoration projects. 

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14 June 2026

Gimhāna Period: deepening Dhamma learning and practice

The annual Gimhāna Period begins today at Nalanda and continues for seven weeks until 28 July.  This observance commemorates the period following the Buddha’s Enlightenment on the Wesak full-moon day, when He spent seven weeks in the vicinity of the Bodhi Tree contemplating the profound Dhamma He had realised.

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8 June 2026

Buddha Day Observance Week: deepening practice through meditation and Dhamma

In conjunction with Buddha Day B.E. 2570 Observance Week, two Group Meditation and Dhamma Talk sessions were held on 3 and 4 June at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang and NEO KL Branch respectively. These programmes brought together spiritual friends to meditate, learn the Dhamma, and strengthen their practice in a peaceful and supportive environment.

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6 June 2026

Satipaṭṭhāna Learning Sessions start this Wednesday group meditation

The 10-week Satipaṭṭhāna Meditation Learning Sessions commence this Wednesday 10 June, at 8pm. We welcome you to join us to learn more about the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and practise together with the support of the community. The first learning session will be guided by Sis. Nandinī Tan. All are welcome.

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30 May 2026

1 day to Buddha Day: week long observance commences tonight

Buddha Day Observance commences this evening (30 May 2026).  This week-long observance starts at 8pm tonight with Buddha Day Eve Service featuring Buddha Pūja, offerings, meditation and a Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy on “The Buddha’s Life Journey”.  Let us gather with spiritual friends to reflect on the Buddha’s path to enlightenment and liberation.

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24 May 2026

Satipaṭṭhāna Meditation learning sessions & Weekly Meditation

We invite you to join a 10-week meditation programme introducing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, based on the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, in a structured and accessible way to support meditators in developing a grounded daily practice. The programme starts on 10 June to 9 September and sessions are held on Wednesdays from 8pm to 10pm. 

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4 May 2026

Nurturing loving-kindness with Mettā Bhāvanā

Over 12 meaningful weeks, a group of dedicated participants attended the Mettā Bhāvanā course at Nalanda Sri Serdang every Wednesday, from 28 January to 29 April. Guided step by step through foundational meditation practices, participants gradually deepened their understanding of mettā meditation - not just in theory, but through direct experience. 

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11 April 2026

Youth undergraduates stay-in to learn together

From 3 to 5 April, the Nalanda Youth Centre hosted a 3 day 2 night stay-in programme at Wisdom Park for undergraduates. With the theme “Strength in Serenity”, this stay-in aimed to help students strengthen their minds to face life’s difficulties while learning to incorporate Buddhist principles into daily living.

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