Nalanda members and volunteers warmly welcome Ven. Dr. Santacitto from Indonesia to Nalanda Centre in preparation for the Tipiṭaka Workshop, taking place from tomorrow, 29 to 31 August. Over the three-day workshop, participants will have the valuable opportunity to learn from Venerable and deepen our understanding of the Tipiṭaka and the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 August, Nalanda Buddhist Society, Sri Serdang, conducted its monthly Pindacāra at the Seri Kembangan markets, led by Ven. Ananda and Ven. Sunanda from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul. This meaningful tradition, dating back to the Buddha’s time, gives the community an opportunity to cultivate generosity by offering alms, while supporting monastics in their practice.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us this Sunday for a wholesome morning of Dhamma learning with Ven. Dr. Santacitto from Indonesia. The programme begins at 9am with meditation and chanting, followed by a Dhamma teaching by Venerable. Thereafter, devotees are invited to participate in the lunch dāna, an opportunity to cultivate generosity and rejoice in the goodness of giving.
Read moreOn Tuesday 11 August, a group of Nalanda members and youths, led by Nalanda Centre Director Sis. Nandini Tan, joined the evening Chanting and Blessing Ceremony at Maha Karuna Vihara, Elmina. The ceremony was part of nine consecutive days of chanting and blessings held from 8 to 15 August in conjunction with the inauguration of the vihara. Members were grateful for the opportunity to chant together and rejoice in this auspicious milestone.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 August, Ven. Dr. Chandima delivered a thought-provoking Dhamma teaching on “Cyborg Sīla: Buddhist Virtue Ethics in the Age of Transhumanism”, exploring the disciplined ethical integration of technology within the path of self-cultivation. Ven. Chandima examined how transhumanism seeks to harness rapid advances in science and technology through genetic engineering, neural implants, AI symbiosis, cryonics and mind-uploading to transcend biological limitations.
Read moreOn Saturday 8 August, Nalanda President Sis. Buddhini Tan, Deputy President Bro. Charlie Teng, Board Member Bro. Tan Say Kee, and Bro. Aw Jian Hau, joined the Buddhist community at the grand inauguration of Maha Karuna Vihara in Elmina, Sungai Buloh. Nalanda rejoiced in witnessing this significant historic milestone, which brought together Dhamma leaders and representatives from Buddhist communities locally and overseas.
Read moreSince their launch in May, hundreds of visitors have visited two special exhibitions at Nalanda Centre — “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” and the Wisdom Park Exhibition. The “Terima Kasih, Dhammananda” Exhibition commemorates the 20th anniversary of the passing of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser, Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda. The Wisdom Park Exhibition shares the vision and development of Wisdom Park as a centre for holistic Buddhist education and spiritual cultivation.
Read moreOn Wednesday 5 August, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the weekly meditation session, guided by Ven. Dr. Tejawaro Mahāthera, who was back from Taiwan for “The Fragrance of the Dhamma: A Musical & Yoga Performance” (法语花香). The session began with gentle yoga led by yoga teachers, helping participants relax the body from head to toe. Through mindful movements and relaxation, participants gradually settled into a meditation posture, experiencing the transition from movement to stillness.
Read moreJoin us with your family and friends for our monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) on Saturday 15 August, at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan. The Buddha praised the practice of dāna as a joyful way to cultivate generosity, gratitude and loving-kindness. By offering alms to the Sangha, we support the continuation of the Buddha-Sāsana while creating wholesome merits for ourselves and our loved ones.
Read moreHow well do we know the Buddha's original teachings? The Tipitaka, the Pāli Canon, is the authentic record of the Buddha's Dhamma and the foundation of Buddhist learning and practice. Nalanda Institute Malaysia is pleased to offer this special three-day Tipitaka Workshop, providing participants with a systematic introduction to its history, structure, and practical significance.
Read more