Mindfulness

5 February 2026

Students cultivate respect at Stay-In Programme

From 31 January to 2 February 2026, 80 students and facilitators from Nalanda Dhamma School, along with youth volunteers, came together for a stay-in programme at Nalanda Centre. Guided by the theme “Respect Starts with Me”, the programme provided meaningful opportunities for students to learn the Dhamma, practise mindfulness and strengthen their bonds with spiritual friends.

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22 January 2026

Youths go hiking with spiritual friends

On Sunday 18 January, Nalanda Youth Centre came together before sunrise, eager to start the new year with a refreshing outdoor hike at Bukit Gasing. The youths gathered at an open field, taking the opportunity to have light conversations and get to know one another first before the host welcomed everyone, lifting the group’s spirits and energy.

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19 January 2026

Phussa New-moon Uposatha

Today is the new-moon Uposatha Day of the Phussa month. On this Uposatha day, we deepen our commitment to Dhamma practice by observing the Eight Precepts, engaging in meditation and reflecting on the noble qualities exemplified by this great disciple of the Buddha. We wish you a fruitful day of practice.

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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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16 November 2025

The wisdom of seeing things as they truly are

On 7 and 8 November, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch was honoured to host a two-day Dhamma Retreat led by Venerable Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh).  Through relatable examples, Venerable guided participants to understand the Wisdom of “seeing things as they truly are”. Venerable explained that while generosity, morality, and meditation exist in many traditions, the distinctive strength of the Buddha-Dhamma lies in its wisdom that leads one beyond suffering.  He highlighted that suffering arises when we mistakenly take the temporary aggregation of the five aggregates as a permanent “self”. 

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8 November 2025

Plum Village Malaysia retreats to KKB

From Wednesday 29 October to Sunday 2 November, Plum Village Malaysia held a Mindfulness Retreat at Wisdom Park, under the guidance of monastic members from across the region. Over the five days, 85 participants and volunteers deepened their learning and practice of mindfulness as they explored the theme “You Have Enough”.

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29 September 2025

Mind cultivation through meditation

On Wednesday 25 September, devotees gathered at Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Johor Bahru for the weekly meditation session. The evening began with offerings, chanting, meditation, and followed by a Dhamma talk by Sis. Nandini Tan.

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16 July 2025

The practice of mindfulness continues onward

After nearly two months of insightful learning, the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta sharing sessions concluded last Thursday at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre, Kuala Lumpur.  The sessions led by Sis. Nandini Tan, a member of Nalanda Dhammaduta College, were well received and deeply appreciated by participants.

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3 April 2025

‘Happy Young Adults’ build confidence and assertiveness

On Tuesday 25 March, 'Happy Young Adults' continued their learning with Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy about ‘Building Confidence and Assertiveness’ at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre in Happy Garden. The group started the session with defining confidence and the common challenges faced in establishing confidence at work and in life.

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28 February 2025

Phagguṇa New-moon Uposatha

Today is the Phagguna New-moon Uposatha Day in the Buddhist calendar. These observance days are a time for us to deepen our mindfulness and commitment, and strengthen our spiritual discipline.

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